In the strictest sense of the word, a self-propelled boat trailer is not a trailer but is actually a boat mover operating hydraulically, with its own tractor unit. For all intents and purposes, however, a self-propelled boat trailer shares all of the features of a hydraulic boat trailer.
Boatyards, marinas, dealers, restorers and haulers who purchase this kind of trailer from a trustworthy manufacturer can increase profit margins and customer satisfaction. It streamlines all aspects of transporting powerboats by eliminating the problems that professionals often face with other types of equipment.
Time Saving
A high quality, well-made self-propelled boat trailer is a time saver. This kind of trailer typically has extendable hydraulic arms and open bottom designs so that many of the transportation issues and flaws associated with other types of trailers such as bunk or roller trailers that are awkward and time-consuming are resolved. Moving, blocking and launching boats is facilitated with this kind of trailer.
Increased Safety
Being safer and more cost effective are additional advantages of self-propelled boat trailers. Those made by reliable trailer manufacturers include such features as brakes for each wheel, double-locking check valves in the event of hydraulic hose malfunction, a waterproof lighting system approved by the Department of Transportation with backup lights, and flexible fenders that protect the boat hull.
These trailers are also easy to use which can reduce the high costs of handling and transporting. They are all-in-one trailers so additional equipment does not need to be purchased so as to avoid accidents and damage to boats, which can often happen with jacks and roller trailers.
Greater Profits
Greater business opportunities are opened to marinas, boatyards and dealers when using self-propelled trailers. Space is money when it comes to boat storage and these types of trailers enable powerboats to be stored gunnel-to-gunnel which can be extremely profitable. Closer, more flexible storage layouts are also possible which enable businesses in the boat industry to increase their revenue.
Anyone in related businesses to the boating industry—boatyards, marinas, dealers, restorers and haulers—will find that these trailers will improve all aspects of their business from saving time, improving safety and increasing profits.
