Trailer Inspections - Maxum Boat Owners Club

Stressleave · 02-04-2009, 10:54 PM

Hi Boaters

I was thinking of things to do in the spring and a trailer inspection is on the list.
Here in Nova Scotia we have to have yearly Inspections which I do not think we should need on new vehicles and trailers. Maybe after three years or so.
What are your laws for inspections where you boat? :?

Paul

seapuppy · 02-04-2009, 10:59 PM

i don't have a trailer...

tglee · 02-05-2009, 06:30 AM

In PA, only trailers with a gross vehicle weight of 3,000lbs. or more must be inspected. It is just remarkable that the GVW listed on my trailer registration is exactly 2,995lbs.

bmax · 02-05-2009, 10:52 PM

In Ontario you need safeties on the truck and trailer if the gross combined weight is over 10,000 lbs. I had to pay for a certificate on my new truck when I got it.

bmax

Fly Boy · 02-06-2009, 07:39 PM

None here in WA.. Heck, they dont even inspect the boat, just mail me another tag every year.. however being a mechanic by trade, I redo the bearings, lights and safety straps every year. Also give the tires a good once over.

SilveradoSS · 02-06-2009, 10:17 PM

In WI they seem happy if you pay for the plates each year. (If you are over 3000lbs)

Fly Boy · 02-06-2009, 11:09 PM

On the water no notice inspections do happen. However, they are usually provoked by some kind of stupid behavior or a vessel that looks like it needs to be inspected...

SilveradoSS · 02-06-2009, 11:58 PM

Not to be a smart ***** but how do they do an on water trailer inspection? I leave mine behind.

Fly Boy · 02-07-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilveradoSS

Not to be a smart ***** but how do they do an on water trailer inspection? I leave mine behind.

I know you weren't trying to be... it usually takes no effort for those who have perfected it...

I kid, I kid..

I was talking about the boat inspection, but I guess I should have clarified it.

SilveradoSS · 02-07-2009, 12:10 AM

I know I just thought it sounded funny!

SilveradoSS · 02-07-2009, 12:11 AM

Hey Fly BTW are you still active duty? If so what is your opinion of Oshkosh Trucks?

Fly Boy · 02-07-2009, 12:23 AM

I am on AD, I dont have much dealing with Oshkosh trucks other than Fire. They are AWESOME! Huge, powerful and loud..

By the way, the thread topic was trailer inspections... so I walked into that one anyways...

Mad Max · 02-09-2009, 08:06 PM

I can only imagine the reasons that Wa State would post this information.....

http://www.parks.wa.gov/launch/launch.asp