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Do I need fenders on my boat trailer?

Do I need fenders on my boat trailer?

Fenders, while seemingly innocuous, are actually an essential part of your trailer. Fenders protect your boat and trailer as well as other vehicles on the road from debris. Fenders can also provide a stepping point for accessing both your boat and trailer.

How do you measure a boat trailer fender?

To Measure Length- Measure across the fender length from lip to lip at the bottom. To Measure Height- Measure from the lower lip of the fender to the very top of the fender. To Measure Width- Measure from the trailer wall to the outside lip of the fender.

Who makes Spartan boat trailers?

Spartan Trailer Mfg Inc.

Is it illegal to not have fenders on a Jeep?

Registered. Basically, the statute you quoted states that no one will operate a vehicle without fenders or other body part that will minimize spray from the tires.

Do you have to have fenders?

The law states that fenders must “cover the entire tire tread width that comes in contact with the road surface. Making sure your tires are protected with mud flaps and fenders is important to prevent causing harm to someone or damaging the vehicle behind you. Plus it’s part of being a good neighbor on the road.

How wide should trailer fenders be?

These Single Axle Steel Round Trailer Fenders are very common on enclosed trailers and utility trailers. This Fender measures 13 inches wide x 36 inches long x 20 inches tall. This fender typically mounts around 13 to 15 inches trailer tires.

How do you measure a boat for a trailer?

Measure with a measuring tape along the center line of the trailer, the distance from the front of the hitch to the center of the back rail of the frame of the trailer. Your boat needs to fit within the space afforded by the trailer.

How are fenders attached?

The most common ways would be bolted on, bolted to mounting brackets or welded on. If your fender uses mounting holes/bolts or brackets: The simple bolt on method can be both the easiest and hardest method to remove depending on the condition of the hardware used to attach the fender.

Who made Stratos boat trailers?

Stratos Boats, Inc. is a manufacturer of fishing boats and is located in Flippin, Arkansas. Formerly owned by Platinum Equity, which also owned Triton and Ranger Boats as Fishing Holdings LLS, Stratos was acquired by Bass Pro Group in December 2014.

What kind of Fenders do you need for a boat trailer?

We have a huge selection of Trailer fenders for all kinds of Boat Trailers, PWC Trailers, Utility or Cargo Trailers. We also have a variety of mounting brackets and supports for your trailer fenders. Whether you have a single axle or tandem axle trailer, we got your tires covered.

What kind of Fenders do single axle trailers use?

We also have a variety of mounting brackets and supports for your trailer fenders. Whether you have a single axle or tandem axle trailer, we got your tires covered. We have trailer fenders in aluminum, galvanized, cold rolled steel, and diamond plated steel.

What kind of Fenders do I need for an EZ loader?

Trailer Parts Superstore® offers single axle and tandem axle plastic and metal OEM trailer tire fenders for 8″ thru 16″ tires & wheels for EZ-LOADER Boat Trailers. EZ-LOADER high impact gray composite fender fits single axle trailers with 8″ to 12″ trailer wheels.

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