Pontoon boat trailers are designed especially to meet the unique requirements of pontoon boats. Because of its size and shape, a pontoon boat cannot be hauled on just any kind of boat trailer. That is why pontoon boat trailers were developed to do the job.
Thomas Holley the author of "Trailering and Towing your Pontoon Boat" tells pontoon boat owners that trailering and towing a pontoon boat need not be a dreaded chore. By following a few simple tips, he says that towing and trailering pontoon boats should be a safe and even an enjoyable experience.
He shares the following tips for trailering and towing pontoon boats:
For tow vehicles:
- Keep your vehicle in tip-top shape by changing oil filters often.
- Check tire pressure of the tow vehicle regularly to avoid driving on deflated tires.
- Don't forget tune-ups, services or your cooling system.
- Make sure all brake lights are working properly.
For pontoon boat trailers:
- Per manufacturer’s recommendations, make sure that the tongue weight of the trailer (boat included) is 5-7 percent of the total tow package.
- Make sure you have adequate tie downs on your boat and trailer.
- Different states may have different regulations on the use of tie downs. Make sure you know what they are in your state and any states that you may be traveling through.
- Use straps that are durable and weather-resistant.
- Use a pontoon boat cover to keep the dust and debris off your boat while driving.
- Drive slower than your normal speed and keep safe distance from other vehicles.
Looking for the perfect pontoon boat trailers should not be difficult with the Internet. The following are just a few of the online resources for pontoon boat trailers:
Kelly Pontoon Boats
Kelly Pontoon Boats has a number of pontoon boat trailers for sale, ranging from $1,500 (for a 6' x 12' pontoon boat trailer) to $2,100 (for a 8' x 20' pontoon boat trailer).
Jim's Trailers Plus & Marine
Trailers for any pontoon size and a large variety of boats
Eddie English Company
Located in Milton, Florida, Eddie English Company makes custom galvanized and aluminum trailers for different boats including pontoon boats.
Hoosier Pontoon Trailers
Spreuer and Son built the first pontoon boat trailer in 1957. Thirty years later, Spreuer's Hoosier Trailers can be found throughout America's waterways. These durable "work horses" have been a reliable partner for thousands of boaters.
Performance Trailers - offer a complete line of trailers both galvanized, and aluminum for a variety of applications such as boat, watercraft, pontoon, sailboat, motorcycle & utility.
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