What is a boat trailer?

A trailer is generally a motor-less vehicle pulled by a motor-powered vehicle. Boat trailers are just one of many kinds of trailers. Commonly, the term trailer refers to such vehicles used for transport of goods and materials, though it also refers to recreational or travel vehicles as well—thus, the boat trail[...]

When it comes to boat trailer accessories, there are going to be many places where you can find them, and many places where you can have them installed onto your boat. You should know that there are many different kinds of boat trailer accessories and tha[...]

An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear. In some cases the axle may be fixed in position with a bearing or bushing sitting inside the hole in the wheel or gear to allow the wheel or gear [...]

Boat trailer brakes are a necessary evil. They are essential to make a road trip safe, but when they don't work or need servicing, they're a real pain. Most states' towing laws stipulate that trailer brakes (separate from tow vehicle brakes) are mandatory wh[...]

This boat trailer hauling guide was compiled to assist the boat owner in properly preparing and securing the boat for overland transportation by professional boat carriers. Please make every effort to pr[...]

Boat Trailer Light Installation

When transporting your boat on the land, use trailer lights so that other motorists can see that you are hauling a boat. If other motorists aren't made aware of the trailer, you might cause a s[...]

It takes an informed consumer to make good buying decisions, but when it comes to boat trailer tires, being an informed buyer means more than spending wisely. The safety and, indeed, the lifespan of your boat trailer rest on the integrity of your boat tra[...]

A boat trailer wheel, like all other wheels, is a circular device that is capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labor in machines. The wheel together with[...]

Maneuvering your Powerboat Trailer

First, you have to know the width and shape of your hull, as well as the length of your powerboat in relation to your trailer. To determine the length of your powerboat, measure in a [...]