Familiarizing Yourself with Boat Trailer Components
You’ve got a boat, and you’ve got a trailer. You know port from starboard and stern from a bow, but how well do you know the parts of your boat trailer ? Our team at Dave’s Boat Trailer Sales, Inc. is going to help you with this handy blog post on what’s what when it comes to boat trailer parts in Pennsylvania. The backbone of a trailer is the frame to which all the major components are attached. It is usually made of galvanized steel or a similar metal. The axle is a cross-frame component that provides stability and suspension. The wheels are connected to the axle are usually shielded at the top by fenders. The rollers are integral trailer parts , and they are equipped with sealed bearings to allow your boat to be easily moved on and off the trailer. The rollers are adjustable to accommodate the size of your boat and are non-marking to protect the vessel’s finish. The winch is the other primary component as it allows you to securely draw your watercraft onto the trailer bed and keep i...