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| consumedbynature |
Posted - 25 Apr 2015 : 12:38:46
Hi,
Over a few years I've bought a couple of boat trailers for a Norman and a couple of Shetland Boats that I've been restoring and I realised that boat trailers and towing law is an absolute minefield.
I've spent months researching and making a comprehensive towing guide which I've uploaded onto my YouTube account. [With your permission Trev I'd like to share it with other members]. It is also relevant for caravans or other trailers such as horseboxes.
I've made a series of 5 x videos regarding all aspects and video 2 is especially useful if you are buying a boat with a trailer as the information I've outlined in this video can help you tell straight away if the trailer with the boat is legal and not a bodge job.
The link to my playlist is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG9qxQKxalQJ_s7Yk5HjIHOFP6FUUUFuR
My YouTube channel name is "consumedbynature" if the link doesn't work.
I'd appreciate any feedback if you have found it useful
Many thanks
Billy
Shetland Black Prince -Fizzy - Worcestershire Avon
(Formerly owned a Norman 20) |
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| Boatmad |
Posted - 27 Apr 2015 : 10:16:36
Good handy little films, but remember the max towing weight with an unbraked trailer is 750kg or 50% of the kerb weight of the tow vehicle whichever is the lower.
So most small hatchbacks cannot tow the full 750kg weight.
Also most tow bars have a weight reduction applied when towing a 4 wheel trailer, typically a 20% reduction.
Peter G
pagreenwell |
| Knighty |
Posted - 25 Apr 2015 : 22:41:51
Sold the 20 and bought a Freeman 23. |
| consumedbynature |
Posted - 25 Apr 2015 : 21:21:30
Yes Knighty.not been on the forum for a while so I've got to catch up. Nice to hear fromyou. Have you got a different boat now?
Shetland Black Prince -Fizzy - Worcestershire Avon
(Formerly owned a Norman 20) |
| Knighty |
Posted - 25 Apr 2015 : 20:53:46
Hi Billy, you still up at Wyre ? |
