subject: Tips On Buying A Fishing Boat Trailer [print this page] A fishing boat trailer is something you really can't go wrong with Especially if you think of it as a dual purpose device. What I like to call a multi-tasker. A good trailer provides a convenient way to store a boat and also allows you to explore new areas by taking your boat on trips. Good trailers perform both duties equally well.
Most people who get fishing boats are concentrated on the boat and not the trailer. When buying a boat it is easy to spend money on the boat, supplies and a anchor system. Then as an after thought, end up getting a cheap trailer. If you want the most from your boat, then these tips will help you get a good trailer.
First thing is to make sure the total weight of the boat, gear, and motor are in the mid range of trailer's carrying capacity. A mistake would be to pick a 2,500 pound capacity trailer if you have a boat with the same total weight.
Get larger diameter tires and wheels. Larger tires will rotate less times per mile, producing less heat and wear on the tread especially when under load. The wheel bearings will last much longer as well. Again because they rotate less times per mile.
You should look for trailers that are design to "drive on". Drive on trailers allow you to drive the boat onto the trailer so that you can get close enough to the winch so that you only need to draw the boat up a few inches which is quicker and easier on the trailer. Also, select trailer lights that are sealed and protect against water intrusion.
Pick your trailer based on the type of water it will be operating in. If you plan to put in, in salt water, you'll need a trailer for that is corrosion resistant. There are many types of trailers available, each one designed for a fresh or salt water boating.
Most trailers are protected against corrosion and rust. Make sure you pick the one designed for the type of boating you will be doing most often. This way, you have no worries about your trailer not doing the job you want it to do. There are some trailers that include a spare tire, which is an excellent investment for those who plan to travel long distances. Even though it can be hard to find trailer tires in the dark, it's still great to have a spare if you get a flat while you travel.
All in all, a boat trailer can save you a lot of time and money. You can store your boat on your trailer when it isn't be used, even take it to other lakes or oceans. A trailer will open up new roads for you and your boat - all you have to do is find one that you need.
by: Mike Relahs
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