Before you
even think of taking your boat out of your yard this summer, you
should first see to it that it won’t just roll over on its side
while you’re doing 70mph on the highway. This means inspecting
every part of your boat trailer for safety and possible signs of
wear.
Wheels and
Tires
Of all the
trailer parts that you have, the wheels and tires are some of the
most vulnerable to wear, and thus, are in need of constant
maintenance. To remove the tires, use a lug wrench to remove the lug
nuts– then, jack up the trailer and check the wheel hubs. If the
studs, bearings and brakes are no longer in good working condition,
consider getting them replaced.
Trailer
Lights
Trailer lights
can be a handful as you may need to check the efficiency of the
parts, whether you plan on driving with the trailer attached or not.
You should inspect the brake, turning, running, and clearance lights
and make sure they are all satisfactorily operating. You can also
save yourself some trouble by installing a light bar that you can
easily remove as the trailer gets dunked into the water.
Inspect and
Adjust
Throughout the
drive to the lake or river, or wherever you choose to dip your boat
into, make sure to keep adjusting the trailer coupler, bow safety
chain, trailer-lights plug, trailer safety chains, bow-winch strap,
and transom straps. Doing so will add up to your safety in the long
run.
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