"Dakotahound" (dakotahound)
03/02/2020 at 09:17 • Filed to: Tire Rot, Boat Trailer
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"Dakotahound" (dakotahound)
03/02/2020 at 09:17 • Filed to: Tire Rot, Boat Trailer | 0
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We own a boat trailer that is used once a year. Our boat is docked at a local marina, and it only needs to be pulled out of the water for yearly maintenance. The trailer is stored behind the house, out of sight for us and the neighbors.
Boat Trailer
Every year, I clean, oil, and grease the trailer for its annual use. It is not a very difficult task. Unfortunately, the tires are showing signs of tire rot. Is there something that I can do to prevent this? Is there some sort of spray-on protection that works?
Miscellaneous comments:
The boat is a 17 ft. center console Boston Whaler with a 150 hp Yamaha outboard motor. The bottom has an epoxy coating and antifouling paint. The total weight of the boat and trailer is about 3,800 lbs.
We have a vehicle large enough to tow the empty trailer, but not the boat.
Our maintenance is done by a mobile marine company. We just need to tow the trailer to the marina and help them load the boat. They take care of the rest.
Renting a storage facility for the trailer is more expensive than replacing the tires every year.
66P1800inpieces
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 09:33 |
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You need to replace the tires every year? Sounds like someone with a Delorean is stealing your tires now, uses them for 8-10 years and then jumps back in time for you to replace them.
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66P1800inpieces
> 66P1800inpieces
03/02/2020 at 09:37 |
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Seriously though, the rims look perfect and that looks a lot like mold or moss on the tires. If they are really rotting after one year you may want to invest in a slightly higher quality tire. Alternatively you can remove the wheels and store them inside during the off months. Built in theft protection.
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Dakotahound
> 66P1800inpieces
03/02/2020 at 09:51 |
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No, the tires last several years; I just used that as a comparison - it would be cheaper to replace them every year rather than rent a storage facility.
The tires do get a lot of mold (it is a common Florida problem). I may remove the wheels this year. That seems like a good idea (and I am not sure why I did not do it before).
Tekamul
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 09:54 |
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I have no idea if others have already said this, because comments don’t load for me, but you should definitely sell that trailer after this year’s cleanup and maintenance. Those proceeds will pay for trailer rentals once a year for the next 50 years, all maintenance and storage f ree.
I use various trailers half a dozen times a year. All rented, three unique varieties. It’s $20-30 per rental.
Censored
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 09:55 |
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Put the trailer on blocks and store the tires inside of something to keep the sun off of them, even better if its climate controlled
. They’ll last many years that way. Sun (specifically UV rays) is/are
the enemy of rubber.
Arrivederci
> Tekamul
03/02/2020 at 09:59 |
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This was my thought as well - simply rent a trailer for the annual need. I’d be surprised if the boatyard can’t handle this as well.
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Dakotahound
> Tekamul
03/02/2020 at 10:03 |
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I have thought about doing this. For some reason, I am stuck on the idea that I need the trailer in case the boat has to be moved on short notice. Of course, that doesn’t make s e ns e since I don’t have a vehicle that can tow the boat.
functionoverfashion
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 10:03 |
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Perfect test case for tweels!
I don’t think they have them for trailers yet. But I’d put them on my boat trailer too, if I could, because I almost never use my trailer either. The boat does sit on it for ~6 months in the off-season, but it doesn’t go far.
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Dakotahound
> Censored
03/02/2020 at 10:05 |
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I will likely do that this year. The trailer is totally out of sight, and I don’t think about it except for once a year. After it is parked, it is basically forgotten.
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 10:07 |
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Just replace them with a fresh set of trailer tires as needed. Trailer tires will virtually always dry rot before ever wearing out on tread. You can pick up some cheap vinyl tires covers to keep the sun off them that will extend their life.
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Dakotahound
> functionoverfashion
03/02/2020 at 10:09 |
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I didn’t know that tweels were on the market yet. The brochure shows them with mowers, ATVs, and construction equipment. They seem like a good idea for trailers.
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Dakotahound
> ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
03/02/2020 at 10:12 |
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I thought about tire covers, but I was worried about animals making nests. It would also be a good place for snakes to hide (we have Coral Snakes here).
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Censored
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 10:24 |
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Doubles as theft prevention too, lol.
Sovande
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 10:31 |
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If you have a place to store the trailer, then keep it. Renting a trailer that is not set up for your particular boat is a pain in the ass. Setting up a trailer to correctly haul a boat can take a few hours. Plus, if you need to move the boat right now, you have that option - it’s easier to rent a truck with a hitch than it is to rent a trailer for a 17 foot Boston Whaler. I don’t have a trailer for my boat and it sucks - and my boat lives in the water year round.
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Dakotahound
> Sovande
03/02/2020 at 10:39 |
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Yes, I was a little concerned about the ability to rent the proper trailer. The previous owner used to keep the boat and trailer in the garage and tow it everywhere. I really don’t want the hassle of towing, and do not want to own a large vehicle just for that purpose.
facw
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 10:41 |
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If you can keep them out of the sun, either by covering them or removing them, that should be a big help with dry rot.
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Dakotahound
> facw
03/02/2020 at 10:49 |
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They are in the shade right now, but that obviously is not enough. I will probably remove then and keep them in the garage.
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 11:52 |
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I think I got a coupon code last year to buy these:
Only paid 115 total (including shipping) . Massive improvement to the wrecked/rotted tires I had on our double jet ski trailer (they were rotted when I bought the set up btw I didn’t let them get as bad as they were ).
I agree with others, take em off and store inside or get vinyl covers for them.
I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 12:18 |
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The dry rot might come a little slower if you take them off the trailer and put them somewhere out of the sun where it’s not too dry, not too moist. Perhaps if you have a finished basement?
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Dakotahound
> MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
03/02/2020 at 12:32 |
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That is a pretty good price. I will be shopping soon.
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Dakotahound
> I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
03/02/2020 at 12:33 |
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We don’t have basements in Florida, but we do have a garage.
Future next gen S2000 owner
> Dakotahound
03/02/2020 at 14:51 |
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You could get the RV wheel covers. Otherwise I think you are stuck with replacing them on a 5 year- ish cycle.
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Dakotahound
> Future next gen S2000 owner
03/02/2020 at 15:27 |
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That is defin itely an option. I would probably also need to raise it off the grass, which would not be that difficult.
HammerheadFistpunch
> functionoverfashion
03/03/2020 at 01:06 |
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Hol y cr ap the prices! 750 per atv wheel. Hard pass
Chris
> Dakotahound
03/03/2020 at 01:59 |
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Place a small sheet of plywood against the side of the boat covering the tires. the sun, wind, rain and snow are what causes them to decay. If you shield them from the elements you'll extend the life of your tires drastically.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Dakotahound
03/03/2020 at 03:01 |
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buy some used tyres from a wrecking yard
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Dakotahound
> pip bip - choose Corrour
03/03/2020 at 06:17 |
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I hadn’t thought of looking in a junk yard for trailer tires (there are n’t many trailers in junk yards), but it is worth a look.
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pip bip - choose Corrour
> Dakotahound
03/03/2020 at 06:19 |
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just get a pair of same size, change them over to the trailer rims
WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
> Future next gen S2000 owner
03/03/2020 at 13:51 |
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I’ve used tire covers for a trailer in basically the identical situation here in MN. Seems to slow down the aging.