Tips Before Buying A Boat Trailer
Sunday, June 5, 2011
By Greg Tilley
A boat trailer is something you really can't go wrong with, as it is a dual purpose device. Besides providing a convenient way to store the boat, it also lets you take your boat down the road and explore new areas. When it comes to good trailers, they should be able to perform both duties equally as good.
Usually, people are into getting the boat and not the trailer. They are more than willing to spend money on a boat, then end up getting a cheap trailer. If you want the most from boating, these tips will help you with buying a trailer.
In the mid range of trailer's carrying capacity is the total weight of the boat, motor, and gear. You shouldn't pick a 2,500 capacity trailer if you have a boat with the same weight.
Larger diameter tires and wheels is what you should go for. Rotating less times per mile are the larger tires which means less heat and wear on the tread. Because they rotate less times per mile, the wheel bearings will last longer.
Trailers with drive on capabilities are what you should look for. These drive on trailers will allow you to drive the boat onto the trailer, close enough to the winch so that you only need to winch the boat up a few inches.
The trailer lights you selected should be sealed and protected against water.
Base your trailer on the environment it will be operating in. If your purpose is to launch in salt water, then choose the right trailer for that. There are many types of trailers available, each one designed for a specific type of boating.
Protected against rust and weather are most trailers but it's still better to pick one that's designed for the terrain you'll be using it with. You wouldn't have to worry about your trailer not doing the job it's designed for.
For those who plan to travel long distances, trailers that include spare tire is an excellent investment. Having a spare tire is great if you get a flat while you travel since finding trailer tires in the dark is hard.
Boat trailers will save you time and money. You can take it to other lakes or oceans and store it when it isn't going to be used. Opening up new roads for you and your boat is a trailer and you just have to choose the right one for you.
Usually, people are into getting the boat and not the trailer. They are more than willing to spend money on a boat, then end up getting a cheap trailer. If you want the most from boating, these tips will help you with buying a trailer.
In the mid range of trailer's carrying capacity is the total weight of the boat, motor, and gear. You shouldn't pick a 2,500 capacity trailer if you have a boat with the same weight.
Larger diameter tires and wheels is what you should go for. Rotating less times per mile are the larger tires which means less heat and wear on the tread. Because they rotate less times per mile, the wheel bearings will last longer.
Trailers with drive on capabilities are what you should look for. These drive on trailers will allow you to drive the boat onto the trailer, close enough to the winch so that you only need to winch the boat up a few inches.
The trailer lights you selected should be sealed and protected against water.
Base your trailer on the environment it will be operating in. If your purpose is to launch in salt water, then choose the right trailer for that. There are many types of trailers available, each one designed for a specific type of boating.
Protected against rust and weather are most trailers but it's still better to pick one that's designed for the terrain you'll be using it with. You wouldn't have to worry about your trailer not doing the job it's designed for.
For those who plan to travel long distances, trailers that include spare tire is an excellent investment. Having a spare tire is great if you get a flat while you travel since finding trailer tires in the dark is hard.
Boat trailers will save you time and money. You can take it to other lakes or oceans and store it when it isn't going to be used. Opening up new roads for you and your boat is a trailer and you just have to choose the right one for you.
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