Boat Trailers For Sale near Philadelphia, PA

Boat Trailer Buying Guide

Most boat owners don’t live right on the water’s edge, which means they have to figure out a way to transport their vessels to wherever they want to boat. Usually, this involves towing your boat in a boat trailer. Finding the right boat trailer for your boat’s size and shape is important, and you’ll also want it to match your budget.

Clews & Strawbridge, located in Frazer, is your Pennsylvania boat trailer sales headquarters. Here are a few considerations you’ll want to think about when shopping for the perfect boat trailer.
 

What Size?

First, you’ll need to think about how large your boat trailer has to be in order to successfully contain your boat. Take a measuring tape and measure the length of your boat as well as the width so you know the approximate dimensions. You’ll also want to look up how much your boat weighs, which is information that’s generally available online or in your owner’s manual. Don’t forget about the weight of fuel and the gear you plan to stock on your boat! It’s best to get a trailer that can handle some extra weight to account for this.
 

How Many Axles?

Your next order of business is to determine the number of axles your boat trailer should have. If your boat is small and lightweight, a one-axle trailer is your best bet. These trailers are compact, lighter in weight, less expensive and more low-maintenance. However, if your boat is much longer and heavier, you’re going to need a two-axle trailer. While these trailers are more expensive, they can safely handle the size of your boat without buckling or blowing out a tire, and they’re made to be durable so your boat trailer should last for years to come.
 

Bunks or Rollers?

Now you need to think about the type of support system that you want your boat trailer to have. Bunks support your hull much better and are ideal for bass boats and high-performance boats. Rollers are easier to load, which is good for beginners and those with smaller crafts.

Ready to start shopping? Stop by our Frazer, PA, dealership location today to check out our vast inventory of new and used boat trailers for sale. Talk to our staff if you have any questions you need answered about the right boat trailer for your vessel. Clews & Strawbridge proudly serves greater Philadelphia as well as the city of West Chester, PA.