Tempers flare while sitting in the cluster-ruckus of a long launch line. If your trailer breaks down and clogs the ramp, then those tempers might boil over. Breaking down on the ramp or on the side of the road is never fun. It’s common, though, and that’s likely because 95 percent of registered recreational boats are trailerable. Add the fact that 47 states require no special permitting for boats with beams less than 8 1/2 feet, and that means you’ll see lots of boats on the road. Prevent breakdowns, and keep the cussing to a minimum, with the following tips that will have you trailering like a boss.
Don’t let your buddy hitch his beater rig to your boat without knowing that it first can handle the load. It starts by figuring out the vehicle’s
