Long Distance Trip

[njmr2fan]

I got trailer tow roadside through my Geico policy which is through sea worthy insurance

 

[ScarabMike]

@Joseph Baxter Its easy...EVERYTHING! Top to bottom, connectors, exhaust, intake manifolds, batteries. Then get a rag, and wipe the excess from the engine cover and other plastics. Then go to the back, and spray down the jet pump. That's why I buy it in gallons.

Just cover the air filter with a bag. Heck man. Sometimes I even run simple green through the flush. It smells nice,lol.

 

[Robert Sands]

I just orderd a few spray cans of CRC! Haha, didn't know it existed until you guys mentioned it.

 

[Slugger55]

I got trailer tow roadside through my Geico policy which is through sea worthy insurance

I had SeaWorthy and they raised my premium from $500 to $700. I went through BoatUS, back at $500. I also got my MMSI number for my marine radio...

 

[Joseph Baxter]

@Joseph Baxter Its easy...EVERYTHING! Top to bottom, connectors, exhaust, intake manifolds, batteries. Then get a rag, and wipe the excess from the engine cover and other plastics. Then go to the back, and spray down the jet pump. That's why I buy it in gallons.

Just cover the air filter with a bag. Heck man. Sometimes I even run simple green through the flush. It smells nice,lol.

Got it! Thanks again....I just got a gallon of it in today and plan to clean her up and spray her down next Sunday.

 

[Robert Sands]

I thought this question would fit this thread. When trailoring your boat is there any sort of safety chain or cable that you use to attache the boat bow to the trailor beyond the winch and strap? For example, if your winch let go something still holds the bow down?

 

[treeskier]

YES you should have a short piece of chain that is bolted to the trailer that has a hook that goes through the bow eye...otherwise if the winch strap breaks what else would keep the bow on the trailer. My boat is on our lift and the trailer is in storage so I don't have a picture but if you google "bow eye safety chain" you will see pictures of dozens of examples.

 

[Slugger55]

@treeskier Scarab trailers did not come with the bow eye safety chain. All you have is the winch strap that holds the bow eye, the ratchet strap that holds the bow to the trailer and two ratchet straps that hold the transom to the trailer. It would be easy enough to install one.

 

[Robert Sands]

Ok, good to know. The reason I ask is becuase I saw a person trailoring a boat with what looked like a bow safety chain and I didn't see any spot on the scarab trailer to put one on. I'll get one on there, thanks.

 

[Joseph Baxter]

My Scarab trailer has an attach point on the bottom rail of the trailer that the chain can hook through and then hook to the bow eye. I would take a pic but not around the boat.

 

[Slugger55]

I hear what you are saying... I thought it was odd that there wasn't a safety chain, but what I am being told is that safety chain was for the old roller trailers. The newer trailers (soft pad rails) do not need the safety chain. The weight of the boat along with the above mentioned tie downs are all that are necessary..

 

[Ronnie]

@treeskier Scarab trailers did not come with the bow eye safety chain. All you have is the winch strap that holds the bow eye, the ratchet strap that holds the bow to the trailer and two ratchet straps that hold the transom to the trailer. It would be easy enough to install one.

I think the ratcheting strap on the bow replaces the safety chain.

All my boats have had a safety chain all with the winch strap securing the bow. I recommend them regardless of the size of the boat or if they are required or not.

 

[Slugger55]

@Ronnie I agree 100%! I have seen many boat launches go wrong and the main cause was no safety chain.

 

[Robert Sands]

What size lug nuts do these tires have? I'm in the process of buying all the things I need for my trip when I go home, I'm miles away from my boat so I check with you guys here first.

 

[Joseph Baxter]

Not sure on the lug nut size. I just bought a spare and now looking for a mount. I know it's 6 lug in 5.5" spacing but double check to make sure.

 

[Slugger55]

@Joseph Baxter If you find a mount please share. I need one myself. I will do the same. I just measured mine. 5.5 spacing..

 

[PapaBear]

I got trailer tow roadside through my Geico policy which is through sea worthy insurance

How much did you pay please?

 

[njmr2fan]

My whole policy was $288/yr including roadside / on water. 100/300k liability 2k trailer value, 25k stated value for boat. 1000 personal property.

 

[Greg L]

I thought this question would fit this thread. When trailoring your boat is there any sort of safety chain or cable that you use to attache the boat bow to the trailor beyond the winch and strap? For example, if your winch let go something still holds the bow down?

Absolutely. Aftermarket bow safety chain, cable, or strap is cheap and easy to install. If the bow winch mechanism or bow winch strap fails or, God forbid, you have to make a hard panic stop, it is another line of defense against having the bow of your boat, or more, in the back of your truck.
BOAT U.S.'s membership and towing coverage is cheap roadside assistance coverage. I was pulling a friend's boat 4th of July weekend when one of his trailer leaf springs broke. Because it wasn't my boat and trailer the coverage did not apply, but BOAT U.S. still hooked me up with help, so they still had my back. I'm a big proponent!

 

[Slugger55]

My whole policy was $288/yr including roadside / on water. 100/300k liability 2k trailer value, 25k stated value for boat. 1000 personal property.

Insurance in Florida is expensive. I'm paying $500/year.