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Boat Trailer Inspection Recommendations

March 20th, 2009 · 9 Comments

It is always important to do an inspection before using your boat trailer. Here are just a few recommendations to help ease the process of going through your trailer before use.
Checklist before using your Boat Trailer:
• Check/Grease the Bearings
• Check your seals
• Make sure the tire pressure is set to the recommended psi (also make sure you [...]

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Boat Trailers: How can they save you money?

April 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Buying a proper fitting boat trailer can actually save you money! How you may ask?
Many marinas and storage facilities are increasing their storage fees each year, not to mention labor fees for putting boats in the water, taking them out, or moving them around.
Purchasing a properly fitting boat trailer can, over a few years [...]

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Boat Trailers: Keel Support is Key

November 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

Did you know for most boat’s hulls you want roughly 80% of the boat’s weight to be support on or around the keel by your boat trailer. This is why it is so critical that you have a trailer built to suit your boat’s hull design. Outer bunks should be utilized just for [...]

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Boat Trailers: What Custom Really Means

May 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Oftentimes you will hear manufacturers say they build a truly custom trailer. What does this really mean? Many boat trailer manufacturers have trailers pre-built sitting on their lot and once they get an order they “adjust” the trailer to make it fit.
If you want a truly custom trailer, you will want to [...]

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Sailboat Trailers: What You Need to Know Before Purchasing

March 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

We all know that no two products are exactly alike, especially when searching for a quality sailboat trailer. Below is some information to consider when deciding which sailboat trailer to purchase:
• Determine Your Needs: do you plan to float your sailboat on and off the trailer or do you plan to have it hoisted? In [...]

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