Can I use my rusty trailer?
When is rust on my trailer an issue? As all boaties know, rust and steel trailers are synonymous with each other. More complicated is understanding when the rust poses a significant risk and therefore when it’s advisable to repair or replace your boat trailer. Trailers are constructed with load-carrying parts that work together to provide […]
Check your Trailer Bearings
CHECK YOUR BEARING It’s a throw-away line that we all use – “you just need to check your bearings” – but what does it really mean to a trailer owner, and what do you need to be doing? Boat trailer bearings are subject to perhaps the harshest treatment of all trailer bearings… ie potential exposure […]
Buyer Beware Part Alloy trailer versus full Alloy trailer
SPOT THE DIFFERENCES – ALLOY TRAILERS We have met many people who have proudly purchased an Alloy (Aluminium) trailer – especially following their experiences with a rusted steel trailer. But from questions put to us while fielding inquiries, we know that many people do not know what to look for in their new Alloy trailer […]
What is the best hull support for my boat
There are many views on how best to support a boat on a trailer. Many people are emotive about it, and many are simply pragmatic! Trailer manufacturers are tasked with providing a balance between being hull-friendly while also achieving convenient boating. All hulls float by displacing enough water to equal the weight of the boat. […]
What to consider when buying a new Boat Trailer
You are in the market for a new boat trailer. What process might you follow to find what you really need? At Spitfire Boat Trailers SA, we suggest the following guidelines. Clarify why you need a new trailer? It is simple – your existing trailer has had a good life and needs replacing. If you […]
Hydraulic disc brakes
HYDRAULIC Disc Brakes – is there a case for Stainless Steel? Have you ever wondered why some people choose Stainless Steel brake components over Mild Steel for hydraulic brake systems on boat trailers? We get the questions about this regularly. While we don’t have all the answers, we would like to put forward what we […]
Secure your boat Ties versus Chains
Tie-downs It’s nearly holiday time… and that means many people will be on the road with their boats in tow. And that also means it’s a good time review what we all need to consider when tying our boats to trailers. Sounds simple – but we see many Tie-Down mistakes being made. When people ask […]
Drive On Latching and Catching
Catching and Latching Boating is meant to be fun…. And to a large extent convenience makes the world of difference. An emerging influence is also that many boaties are finding themselves boating on their own. And this presents challenges – not the least of which occur at the boat ramp. As a trailer manufacturer we […]
Hydraulic Brakes Versus Cable Brakes
Braking systems – Cables versus Hydraulics All our braked Spitfire trailers are all fitted with hydraulically operated disc brakes. We’re often asked why this is the case… and why don’t we use cable brakes. First off – there’s nothing wrong with cable-operated brakes. There are simply differences, advantages, and disadvantages between these braking systems. Key […]
Trailer Maintenance checks
Kick the Tyres You’re stuck on the side of the road… the middle of nowhere. You’ve lost both wheels on one side of your trailer and your boat has just missed becoming a right-off! Think it won’t happen to you… think again… Basic trailer maintenance is essential for all boaties. While reams of information on […]
