Make sure the Carry Capacity is greater than the loaded weight of the boat. Fuel is 6.2 lbs. per gallon, diesel is 7 lbs. per gallon, and water is 8 lbs. per gallon. Typically if your boat has outboard engine(s) the weight of the engine(s) are not included in the dry weight of the [...]
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Powerboat Trailer Purchasing Tips
March 4th, 2009 · No Comments
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Steel Boat Trailers: C Channel vs Tubing
March 24th, 2009 · No Comments
At Loadmaster we only build using C Channel steel for one reason: rusting. The largest difference between C Channel and Tubing steel is that there is no way to prime or paint the inside of Tube Steel, so if moisture gets trapped inside the frame, the frame can rust from the inside out. Some people [...]
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Winterizing Your Trailer
October 20th, 2009 · 6 Comments
I have had quite a few customers ask me lately about winterizing their boat trailer. Each trailer requires different service so I recommend contacting the manufacturer of your boat trailer. Some manufacturers prefer you to block up your trailer or remove the wheels, where others (like ours) do not require either. Check your manual or [...]
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