Boaters -- Don't Forget The Value Of A Good Trailer: Most boat enthusiasts spend all of their research on the purchase of the boat, but don't give a second thought to the purchase of the trailer that will be needed to haul it to the lake or ocean. So they spend all their money on the boat, and have only enough left over to get a cheap trailer, and end up getting what they paid for. Here are some things that can help you avoid that situation.
Your trailer's wheels need to be big and round. This will slow down the rotation, and the tires will last longer. So will the wheel bearings.
The combined weight of the boat, the gear and the motor for the boat should not be more than the mid-range of the trailer's towing capacity. If the weight of the trailer is a thousand pounds, then the boat, gear and motor should not exceed five hundred pounds.
Buy a trailer that fits the environment it will be used for. If you are heading more towards the salty sea, get a trailer that can handle that.
Buy a trailer that allows you to drive the boat up to within inches of the winch, so you only need to crank the winch a short distance rather than all the way from the water.
Make sure your trailer's lights are water-sealed.
If you are a long-distance boater, get a trailer that carries a spare tire. You'll be glad you did.
Invest in a good quality trailer and you will save time and money in the long run. If you can also store your boat on your trailer, the double duty would make the trailer that much more valuable.
