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Top 3 Factors for Choosing a Boat Trailer

Looking to buy a boat trailer? Here are three of the most important factors to consider before making your final choice!

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Choosing a Boat Trailer

If you manage a boat yard then you know that a reliable boat trailer is necessary to the success of your business. Here are things to consider before investing in a new boat trailer.

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1. Consider the Weight Limit of the Trailer and its Capacity to Support a Given Boat

It is important to take into account the boat’s wet weight, not it’s dry weight. Dry weight refers simply to the weight of the boat’s hull and motor. A boat’s wet weight includes such things as water, oil, fuel, safety equipment and anchors. These add to the boat’s actual weight during operation. The trailer you choose should have a weight limit greater than the boat’s wet weight.

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2. Select a Trailer with Sufficient Length to Carry a Variety of Boats

Choose one that is at a minimum 2 feet longer than your boat. Importantly, you do not need to take into account the swim platform on a boat when determining its length.

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3. Determine What Type of Keel Support Will Be Needed on the Boat Trailer

Look for a trailer designed and built with the correct types of keel support for handling powerboats, sailboats or catamarans. You can check out a variety of boat trailers here.

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