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Trailering

Every Great Boat Deserves Great Wheels

Let's face it, a day on the water often begins and ends with your trailer. That's why Starcraft and EZ Loader have teamed up to help take the worry out of towing your boat.

With 51 years of experience exclusively building boat trailers, EZ Loader is an industry leader. This family-owned company has a strong reputation for both innovation and quality and utilizes reliable, name-brand components, such as Wesbar lights, Fulton winches and Goodyear Marathon tires. Like Starcraft boats, EZ Loader trailers are NMMA certified and meet much higher standards than those set by the DOT. Plus, EL Loader is the only trailer company to receive Marine Industry Certification (MIC), judged by its commitment to quality and customer service.

What This Means For You

Many boaters make the mistake of not having the right size trailer for their boat. This is not only dangerous, it can cause you numerous headaches during towing, launching and loading.

Each year, experts from Starcraft and EZ Loader collaborate to select and develop a perfectly matching trailer for each model of Starcraft's aluminum and fiberglass boats, taking into account every possible safety consideration. That means you have the peace of mind of knowing that whether you choose a roller or bunk style, with a painted or galvanized finish — we make it easy for you to purchase a trailer that's right for your Starcraft boat.

Roller vs. Bunk

Starcraft fishing boats offer you the option of a bunk trailer or a roller trailer. How do you choose? According to EZ Loaders Fred Sherrerd, “It all depends on where and how you use your boat for optimum launch conditions with maintained ramps and consistent water levels, the traditional submersible bunk style remains the more popular choice."

But when ramp conditions are more varied and it's harder to launch, EZ Loader's roller style is a better choice. Sherrerd adds,"Despite the myths, EZ Loader roller trailers have as much support as bunks, thanks to the design and placement of the rollers and their ability to balance the load."

Painted or Galvanized?

Naturally, if you're going to be boating in saltwater, you'll want to select a galvanized trailer But there are times that galvanized is the better choice for fresh water boaters as well. This is particularly true if you intend to drive on dirt or gravel roads to access that remote hunting or fishing spot — or, if you use your boat in late fall or early spring when there's a chance of salt on the roads. EZ Loader's "hot dipped" galvanized finish coats both the outside and inside of the trailer's tubing and won't chip or corrode.

EZ Loader's painted trailers feature a multi-step process that includes shot blasting to increase adhesion and reduce sharp edges, as well as a baked-on powder coat for an attractive, durable finish.

Proper Etiquette

It's proper etiquette to always stop in a parking area near the ramp to prepare your boat for launch without blocking traffic. The following are some tips to help it go smoothly in the Parking Area:

• Remove the trailer-to-motor supports
• Remove lie-downs.
• Load and store the gear you want to bring on your boat,
• Check all systems, including your boat's engine, blower, bilge pump and lights.
• Don't forget to insert the drain plug.
• Ramp — in Launch Position
• Disconnect the bow safety chain hook from the bow eye.
• Disconnect trailer wiring from your vehicle.
• Proceed with launching instructions for your type of trailer — located in the trailer's owner manual,

Maintenance and Storage Tips

With just a few simple steps, your trailer will stay in tip-top shape for years to come. A complete list of maintenance items is located in the owner's manual.

1. It's a good idea to wash your trailer with soap and rinse with fresh water after every use.
2. Wax your trailer periodically.
3. Touch up all scratches as soon as they occur.
4. Check your tire pressure (when the tires are cold).
5. Every trip, check your lug nuts or bolts for tightness on your wheels. Once a year check your hub bearings.
6. For off-season storage, put your boat and trailer in a protected area, such as a garage or carport.