| An inflatable boat trailer is needed if the user has | | | | functioning brakes in good condition, check the |
| a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), since those boats | | | | wiring for the lights and see if the tires have |
| have only a deflatable collar surrounding a solid hull. | | | | sufficient tread. Some trailers feature a tipping |
| RIB's are regular boats in many ways. A true | | | | frame that hinges and allows the boat to enter |
| inflatable boat does not need a trailer but in some | | | | the water without having to back out as far as |
| cases the user may want one.Larger inflatable | | | | with a conventional boat trailer. It also makes |
| boats can take some time to inflate and be | | | | retrieving the boat easier because the user can |
| assembled completely. If the user has an inflatable | | | | get under the bow quickly.While all packages of |
| boat with an outboard motor, they may prefer to | | | | Inflatable boats are portable, an inflatable boat |
| get it ready at home before heading to the | | | | trailer allows the user to keep their boat rigged |
| launching area. In that case, an inflatable boat | | | | and ready to go. A common inflatable boat trailer |
| trailer may be necessary. The requirements for | | | | features an all welded steel frame, a roller on the |
| an inflatable boat trailer are the same as for a | | | | back for smooth launching, 13" tires, tie down |
| conventional boat except that the user will not | | | | loops, sealed beam lights, spare tire mount, a 7' X |
| need the load capacity necessary for a | | | | 12' bed, a 1500 lb. capacity and a weight of 300 |
| conventional boat because an Inflatable boat is | | | | lbs. Some inflatable boat trailers include aluminum, |
| much lighter. If the user is looking at used trailers, | | | | galvanized and steel frames, for both fresh and |
| they must be sure to inspect it carefully for any | | | | saltwater use. |
| damage that may already exist, be sure it has | | | | |