Tag: boat trailer

Why Boat U.S. is Worth it for Boaters

Written by St. Petersburg Mortgage Syndicated User on August 23, 2021. Posted in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Mortgage.

Boat U.S. is a great organization that offers a lot of benefits to boaters nationwide. From education to representation, and insurance to assistance, this organization is absolutely essential. That being said, is it worth it? MEMBERSHIP Joining Boat U.S. can take a few forms and the costs vary depending on which level you join. The basic membership only costs $25/yr but only offers up to $50 towards on the water towing. Upgraded towing plans include “Unlimited Gold” and “Unlimited” with each offering 100% payment for offshore and restricted dock towing but the “Gold”...

The Basics of Trailering & Launching a Boat

Written by St. Petersburg Mortgage Syndicated User on April 13, 2021. Posted in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Mortgage.

With so many new boaters expected on the water this summer, many of them must understand the basics of trailering and launching a boat. This post details everything you need to know. STEP 1: TRAILER PREP Trailering a boat has many advantages and being successful at trailering and launching a boat begins with proper trailer preparation. When trailering it’s important to make sure the hitch connection is secure, the safety chains are attached and crossed, and the proper size ball and receiver are used. Also, the receiver must be locked down so the trailer doesn’t pop off the hitch. Other important...