A sea trial is a very important part of buying a boat. Both new and used boats should be sea trialed. The first step in sea trialing a boat is checking the trailer. Just like the boat, the trailer is a very important part of the boat. You cannot use the boat unless the trailer is in good, working order. Here are the things that I like to do when I am checking my trailer for a routine inspection.
- Trailer
- Check the following
- Tires
- Barings
- Wheels spin freely
- Wheels do not make excessive noise
- Wheels do not move side to side or shake
- Light Operation
- Lights are sealed
- All bulbs work
- Each signal works properly
- Headlights - Steady on
- Blinkers work corresponding with the correct side
- Rust
- Paint
- Coupler
- Brakes
- Brake lines
- Brake fluid
- Emergency wire (if equipped)
- Brake controller and wire in good, working order
- Winch
- Strap
- Wheel
- Locking pin
- Hook
- Bunks
- Carpet
- Wood
- Bolts
- Welds on brackets
- Road Test
- Trailer does not bounce excessively with load
- Brakes aid correctly in stopping trailer
- Brakes do not stick when taking off from a stop
- Trailer brake controller is in working order
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