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Before You Tow, What You Need to Know

Trailer safety reminders to consider before your spring road trip.

Before You Tow, What You Need to Know
Having a well-maintained trailer brings peace of mind on road trips.

Many anglers spend hours preparing tackle and outfitting their boat for an anticipated road trip. Another big consideration needs to be your boat trailer. Face it, the average boat spends 99 percent of its life on a trailer and if your trailer fails, while you’re headed to your destination, your trip or vacation could be over before it starts.

Ensuring your trailer is roadworthy is obvious but there are other factors that need to be considered:

See how the trailer fits to the boat’s hull, the proper alignment of the bunks distributes the load and helps to prevent damage from rough roads.

Stay under the axle and wheel rated capacity of the trailer. The...

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