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03-24-2016, 05:42 PM
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I do agree with Denny on the value of an H roller trailer fit for the boat. Back in the day when boat ramps in the keys had straight drop offs you had no option for float ons. They certainly have their advantages but also have limitations for trailering larger boats and with cross currents or wind. For me and the ramps I use float on trailers are the fastest and most convienent option for me as I can load or unload in 30 seconds with no issue or assistance. My goal is to only get close enough to the dock drop a driver off or pick them up. Everyone else is on the boat when it goes in.
As far as maintenance goes I usually get a full 10 years on most everything accept tires and brakes. After that you are usually due for some hardware and maybe axles if they are not good quality or have not been maintained but for the most part the majority of the trailer should last longer than we will if taken care of.
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03-25-2016, 12:07 AM
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Be careful in Florida State Parks if you drive your boat on to your trailer, and then have someone hook it and then pull it up the ramp out of the way.
It is against the law in Florida to pull the boat up the ramp once it's on the trailer if there is anyone remaining in the boat. I got a ticket for this in '05 at St. George Island State Park, and I took it to court to fight it and lost. You cannot even MOVE the trailer if someone is in the boat on the trailer. Stupid ticket only cost me $75, but I was hit with over $100 in court costs. It seems a boat ramp in a state park is considered a "state roadway".
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03-25-2016, 08:54 AM
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"It is against the law in Florida to pull the boat up the ramp once it's on the trailer if there is anyone remaining in the boat"
This is one of those, "you have to be kidding me" stories!! I can not remember a single time when I'm with other folks who either drive the boat on the trailer or if I'm the one who drives it on the trailer after the strap and safety chain is attached does not stay in the boat tilting up the engines, turning off electronics, etc. until the boat is pulled away from the ramp to let other boaters access to the ramp. Stupid ticket is the proper description.
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03-25-2016, 09:45 PM
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Concerning being in a boat on a trailer, we were in a state park in Texas and it was interesting watching people in boats being pulled around the campground. Not talking one or two, but several different boats with multiple people in each one. Weird
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03-26-2016, 03:27 PM
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Thanks Chuck, I doubt ill be able to find cypress in Western NY but maybe some of the old pressure treated 2x6's that have been in my garage for the last 5 years and that are nice and dry and straight will fill the bill.
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03-26-2016, 06:52 PM
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I bought my bimini from a guy who restored an ole Mako from the 70`s. Original float on trailer. The original owner had coated all of the hardware w a brew of roofing tar and kerosene. No corrosion. Secret spilled. I was also told the carpet on the bunks was actually old fire hose attached with monel staples. Lasts forever. They give the hose away. Cheers, Secret Sandy
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