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There are multiple things to consider when purchasing the right trailer for your boat and/or watercraft. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How to figure Carrying Capacity needed for trailer?

boat weight + engine weight + ((fuel capacity x 7 lb / gal)+(water capacity x 8 lb / gal) = Total

Then multiply Total X 1.1= Trailer Capacity Needed

To calculate needed trailer capacity, calculate the total weight including the boat, the engine, a full fuel tank (approximately 7 lbs. per gallon), full water tanks (if applicable) and your personal gear.  A good rule of thumb is to use 10% of boat, motor, and liquid weights for personal gear.  Select a trailer with the next highest capacity rating.  If you intend to carry additional gear or luggage in the boat over long distances, consider the weight of these items, too.

What Length of Trailer Will I Need?

Front of a vessel

LENGTH OVERALL

Length of the hull excluding any attachments

Steering device, usually a vertical blade attached to a post at, or near, the stern of the boat

Rear of a vessel

Length overall is measured from the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern of the vessel. Bowsprits; rudders; outboard motors and motor brackets; handles; and other fittings, attachments, and extensions are not included in the measurement.

How do I measure my axle?

To get the proper sizing of axle you will need 3 basic measurements. Hub Face to Hub Face, Spring Center, and Flanges . Best way to get an accurate measurement is to take the wheels off of the trailer. Be sure to support your trailer with jack stands.

What kind of Springs does my trailer have?

Trailer Springs come in a variety of sizes. Pontoon and boat Tandem  trailers have a double eye spring, Boat and Pontoon trailers with singe axle have slipper springs.  Watercraft  trailers have slipper springs.

What does the model number specify?

The model number on your trailer determines what kind of trailer, what size boat will fit on your trailer, the load capacity, and characteristics.

The first letter or letters determine what kind of trailer you have, 

WC= Watercraft

WCA= Watercraft Aluminum

P= Pontoon Economy

PB= Pontoon Deluxe

PTB= Pontoon Standard

A= Aluminum

No letter= Boat Trailer

The first set of numbers determine the boat length that will fit on the trailer. 

ex. P1623 (16' boat) 2459TB (24' boat)

The second set of numbers specifies the approx load capacity of the trailer.

ex. 2050TB (5000lb Capacity) 1830TB (2930lb Capacity)

The last letter or letters of a model give characteristics of the trailer. 

F- Flat frame

BW= Bunk Wide Frame

BG= Bunk Galvanized 

FG= Flat Galvanized

TBG= Tandem Bunk Galvanized'

TRBG= Tripple Axle Bunk Galvanized

What if there is a 3rd toon on my pontoon boat?

We offer TRIKITs to support a 3rd toon on your trailer. We offer Carpet or Poly bunk options and a variety of lengths to fit the sizes you need. Contact your rep for more information.

Where can I get parts for my trailer?

Parts can be purchased through the dealer where you purchased the trailer. Or you can find a local dealer through our dealer locator. 

What kind of maintenance will my trailer entail?

Bearing service should occur once a year, prior to putting the trailer away for storage. Un-serviced bearings will hold moisture and the bearings will rust during idle time. Lithium Plex Red Grease #2 is the recommended grease for Hubs.

All of your maintenance can be found in your trailer manual that you can download under the resources page. 

What kind of Warranty Comes with my trailer?

The trailer structure frame has a 2 year warranty for any manufacturer defects from the time of purchase. 

The warranty is for original purchaser only and does not extend to future buyers of the trailer. 

Any item that bolts to the frame carries its own warranty. Couplers, Tongue Jacks, Springs, Axles, Tires, and Lights all have seperate warranties. See the resources page for more details. 

How much Tongue Weight Should I Have?

The general rule is 5% - 10% of the gross load weight. Do not overload hitch or coupler/actuator tongue weight rating. Make sure trailer is sitting level during transport.

Why are my Disc Brakes locking up when Backing

Disk brake actuators have a backup solonoid built into them. The backup solenoid is hooked up using the 5 flat connector or 7 round with the blue wire activating the solenoid when the tow vehicle is put into reverse. Some actuators also have a manual brake lockout to use to lock out the brakes IMPORTANT - Do not leave manual lock out in place

Where can I find my Trailer VIN Number?

The trailer VIN number or serial number is a 17 digit number located on the VIN label. Yacht Club trailers will have the VJN label on the left side (Drivers) of the trailer frame. 

(515)-332-1802 

[email protected], our location, 1419 11th street north humboldt, iowa 50548.

(515) 332-1802th Street North Humboldt, Iowa 50548

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Maintaining Boat Trailer Wheel Bearings

• By John Tiger
• Updated: February 25, 2020

While servicing boat trailer wheel bearings isn’t sexy, it can prevent the loss of valuable boating time. The most effective way to keep your rig rolling is vigilance. How often to grease boat trailer bearings? Keep the bearings greased and take them apart and service them at least once per year. Here are some tips for boat trailer wheel bearing maintenance.

How to Maintain Boat Trailer Wheel Bearings in 6 Steps

Pry off dust caps using a screwdriver by tapping the blade under the lip and rotating the hub as you pry off the cap. Bearing protectors, if so equipped, have no lip to pry under, so tap the protector as you rotate the hub, using a plastic mallet so you won’t dent the protector.

Wash the parts in a solvent after manually removing as much grease as possible. Blow-dry them with compressed air, if available. Do not spin the bearings at high speed with compressed air! This can cause them to literally explode in your hand.

If the bearings are pitted, colored blue or black, scored, galled or rusted, replace them. If in doubt, replace them anyway; new ones are cheap. Replace the bearing races as well; these are matched to the bearings. They can be removed and installed with a hammer and punch.

A bearing packer makes greasing boat trailer bearings easier and neater. If you do it by hand, place a dollop of grease in your palm and smoosh the bearing into it with your other hand. Firmly work the grease into the bearing until grease begins to appear on the other side. Rotate the bearing as you go, ensuring that it’s filled.

For the rear seal, with the inner bore of the hub completely clean, wipe a film of grease into the bearing races. Seat the greased inner bearing into the race. Coat the outer edge of the seal with liquid sealant, and then tap it into the hub until flush with the end of the bore, using a mallet and a socket of equivalent diameter as an installation tool. Quick Tip: No mallet? A scrap of wood and a hammer can serve your tapping and seating needs while servicing wheel bearings.

If there’s deep scoring, pitting or rust on the axle shaft where the bearings ride, you need a new axle. If the area where the seal rides is scored or pitted, you can solve the grease leakage problem this causes by fitting the axle with a spindle seal. The seals come in a kit, usually available from dedicated trailer retailers.

How to Tighten the Boat Trailer Hub Castle Nut

To tighten the hub castle nut properly after having slid in the hub with rear seal and bearings installed, tighten the nut as you spin the hub until it slows the hub from turning. Next, back off a quarter-turn and push on the sides of the hub to check for wobble. If you try this step a few times, you’ll get a feel for how tight the nut should be. If it’s too tight, the bearings will wear prematurely; if it’s too loose, the wheel will wobble. You need to find the “sweet spot” that allows free turning without wobble, so several tightening and loosening actions may be required. Congrats, you have officially finished important boat trailer maintenance.

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wheel bearings/yacht club trailer

• Thread starter dgc
• Start date Feb 28, 2011
• Feb 28, 2011

Just purchased a 1996 GSX PWC on a Yacht Club trailer Online. Need to travel 7 hours to get this puppy in the FREEZING cold. Not looking to any repairs on the road but I need to be prepared. Anyone have the bearing numbers so I can pick up a spare set. Seal number? Are the hubs greasable? How? Any input would be welcome.  

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• 2 inner bearings and 2 inner races: L68149/L68111
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• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2014
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2 inner bearings and 2 inner races: L68149/L68111 2 outer bearings and 2 outer races: L44649/L44610 2 double lip grease seal 10-19 (171255TB) reinforced spring behind the lip helps retain grease inside the hub and helps protect water and road grime from entering.

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