Boat size (safety related) question

[SLP]

I will be towing it with a decent sized truck. I just wanted to make sure that it was normal for boat trailers to often not use brakes. Sounds like it is, thank you.

[artcarney_agr]

I will be towing it with a decent sized truck. I just wanted to make sure that it was normal for boat trailers to often not use brakes. Sounds like it is, thank you.

Brakes are more of a luxury item, and common with heavier fiberglass boats usually on a tandem axle trailer.

A decent sized pickup truck with a fairly wide wheel base will be more than sufficient, especially with an aluminum boat.

A little car tying to stop quickly with a heavy boat pushing it during braking can cause the car to sway and make staying in a lane difficult.

[SLP]

Brakes are more of a luxury item, and common with heavier fiberglass boats usually on a tandem axle trailer.

A decent sized pickup truck with a fairly wide wheel base will be more than sufficient, especially with an aluminum boat.

A little car tying to stop quickly with a heavy boat pushing it during braking can cause the car to sway and make staying in a lane difficult.

Thanks, that is good to know. That is what I was told from the dealer, but I just wanted to make sure, not having ever towed one before.

[waterdog101]

keep the life vest on the kids, and be safe. I fish from a 16ft boat. they are safe, easy to tow, cheaper to operate. and the fish don't care what kind or size of boat you have. enjoy the water.

[SLP]

keep the life vest on the kids, and be safe. I fish from a 16ft boat. they are safe, easy to tow, cheaper to operate. and the fish don't care what kind or size of boat you have. enjoy the water.

Thanks for the reassurance. I appreciate it.

Now I am just anxious for it to be made and shipped to the dealer. It is going to be hard waiting for it.