There is an old saying that the meaning behind the word “Boat” is “Break out another thousand.” This is because there are so many costs associated with owning a boat, including the cost of equipment like boat trailers. Having the right boat trailer for your boat is important, but when the right trailer happens to be an expensive hydraulic trailer, the wrong decision is to cut corners and use something else. A better solution is to invest in a used hydraulic boat trailer.
About Hydraulic Boat Trailers
Hydraulic boat trailers tend to be used for larger power boats and sail boats. These trailers usually offer hydraulic braking to provide maximum stopping power when hauling a heavy load. They also have hydraulic suspension to keep the boat level and protected even over highways or rough side streets. The hydraulic suspension also helps to adjust the height of the trailer in the water when loading and unloading the boat. Speaking of loading and unloading, these trailers have hydraulic arms that help to position the boat for loading or to push it off the trailer for unloading.
Used Hydraulic Boat Trailers vs. New
The problem with a new hydraulic boat trailer is that it can be quite expensive. The great thing about these pieces of equipment, however, is that when they are properly maintained they can last a very long time. With this in mind, a used hydraulic boat trailer can often perform comparably to a new one for a very long time. These used trailers are often available at 2/3 of the cost of a new one, and can be as low priced as 1/5 of the cost of a new boat trailer.
Used Hydraulic Boat trailers vs. Other Trailers
If you’re hauling a rowboat, you’ll have no problem throwing it in the back of a pickup truck or towing it on a flatbed. With a larger power boat or sailboat, however, you’ve got a significant investment to protect. You also have the problem of supporting and maneuvering this heavy vessel across highways and getting it into the water. A hydraulic boat trailer is designed specifically to do this, while a different type of trailer may not have the same adjustment capability nor the ability to maneuver the boat on or off the trailer in the water. For this reason, it makes more sense to save money using a used hydraulic boat trailer rather than a cheaper type of trailer.
If you’re in the market for pre-owned boat trailers, HOSTAR Marine Transport Systems can help. Visit hostarmarine.com to see what used hydraulic boat trailers are available right now.
