Gatorbak

06/04/2026

How many of these have you checked?

☑ Trailer Tires
☑ Drain Plug
☑ Battery
☑ Navigation Lights
☑ Life Jackets
☑ Bunks
☑ Winch Strap

It's easy to get excited about hitting the lake and overlook something important. Our latest blog walks through 10 simple checks every boater should make before launching.

Read the full checklist: https://www.gatorbak.com/blogs/news/boat-launch-checklist-summer-2026

05/31/2026

The Most Overlooked Part of Your Boat Trailer

Everyone checks their tires.

Everyone checks their lights.

Everyone checks their winch strap.

But when was the last time you looked at the surface your boat actually sits on?

Your trailer bunks are in contact with your hull every single time you load and unload. If they're holding sand, debris, moisture, or worn-out carpet, they could be causing wear you don't even realize is happening.

The next time you're at the ramp, take a closer look.

Your bunks may be telling you it's time for an upgrade.

Read more in our Bunks & Banter blog:
👉 https://www.gatorbak.com/blogs/news/first-boat-launch-of-the-season-what-to-watch

05/29/2026

Carpet Holds More Than You Think

Here's a question: After loading your boat, how much water is still trapped in your carpeted bunks?

Most boat owners never think about it.

But wet carpet can hold water, trap debris, and stay damp long after you've left the lake. That means more mess, more maintenance, and more unwanted contact between your hull and whatever is hiding in that carpet.

That's one reason more boat owners are making the switch to synthetic bunk covers.

Less maintenance.
Less water retention.
Less hassle.

Read the full story:
👉 https://www.gatorbak.com/blogs/news/carpet-vs-synthetic-trailer-bunks-the-hidden-impact

Discover how carpeted trailer bunks trap water, cause damage, and create storage issues, while synthetic bunk covers offer a clean, no-dry-time solution.

05/27/2026

Canadian Customers — This Question Is For You!

"Why does everything show as Sold Out on your website?"

We hear it all the time.

The answer is simple: Canadian orders are handled directly through our team so we can provide accurate shipping costs and personalized assistance.

If you're located in Canada and interested in Gatorbak products, simply email us at [email protected].

Include any information you have about your boat, trailer, bunk dimensions, or the products you're interested in, and we'll help guide you through the process.

Don't let the "Sold Out" message stop you. We're happy to work directly with our Canadian neighbors!

05/25/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE on our Memorial Day Sale!

Take 10% OFF Gatorbak Products Ends at Midnight Tonight

Whether you're upgrading to our patented Gatorbak XP bunk covers, replacing worn carpeted bunks, or getting ready for a busy summer on the water, now is the time to order.

Most importantly, thank you to the brave men and women whose sacrifice we honor today.

05/25/2026

MEMORIAL DAY SALE!
Today we remember and honor the men and women who gave everything in service to our country.

As a family-owned American company, we are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms they helped protect.

To say thank you to our customers, we're offering:
✅ 10% OFF Gatorbak Products
✅ Today Only, May 25, 2026
✅ Discount Automatically Applied at Checkout
✅ Not valid on previous purchases

If you've been thinking about replacing old carpeted bunks or upgrading your trailer with Gatorbak XP, today is the perfect time.

Thank you to those who served and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend means one thing for many of us...

Boat season is officially here.

As you prepare for your first trip of the year, remember that invasive species don't just travel on boats. They can hitch a ride on trailers, bunks, axles, and other equipment too.

Take a few minutes to Clean. Drain. Dry.

The lakes we enjoy today depend on the choices we make every time we launch.

https://www.gatorbak.com/blogs/news/protect-your-lake-trailer-bunks-invasive-species?utm_campaign=Your+Trailer+Bunks+Could+Be+Carrying+More+Than+Your+Boat_169894641877&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

05/20/2026

Everyone knows to inspect their boat before moving between lakes.

But what about your trailer bunks?

Carpeted bunks can hold moisture, mud, and vegetation long after you've left the boat ramp. That's why Clean, Drain, Dry should include your trailer just as much as your boat.

Before your next launch, take a few extra minutes to inspect your entire setup.

Protecting our lakes starts long before the boat hits the water.

05/18/2026

You don’t patent something average.

You patent something different.
Something proven.
Something worth protecting.

Gatorbak XP is officially patented.
U.S. Patent No. 12,611,978

Built for fiberglass.
Built to perform.
Built to last.

The industry is catching on.

The standard is already here!
https://www.gatorbak.com/pages/shop

05/16/2026

Still running carpeted bunks?

You’re not alone—but you already know the issues:

Water retention
Sand and debris
Wear on your hull over time

That’s exactly why Gatorbak XP was built.

And now, it’s the only patented bunk cover designed for fiberglass boat trailers.
U.S. Patent No. 12,611,978

Replace the problem with a proven solution.

https://www.gatorbak.com/pages/shop