I always use the same tow vehicle, so I keep a fanny pack in it with the
boat keys and a fishing style wallet with compartments for fishing, boat and
trailer licenses. I also have the member card from BoatUS, assorted change
and bills, and a clean handkerchief in it. That way, I'll always have what I
need when I go to the boat, even if just to work on it in the lot for the
day.
Oh, I always keep some bottled water and snacks on the boat, too.

"Gudmundur" wrote in message
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I've got an 18 foot boat. And I'm new to boating. So I've got a million
questions. And probably more to follow those!

I think my day-trip limit, for now, is 2 hours to reach an uncrowded
warm-water lake.

The first thing to come to mind is how far do you like to trailer your
boat
for vacations and long weekends?

How far is too far and what's makes your destination too far?

What makes your destination worth the distance?

Marty


My normal travel is about 35 minutes, with the bay about 1.5 hours
away.

My suggestion is that no matter how far you trailer, keep a sharp
watch on your bearing buddies, and install a set if you don't have them.
Be careful about over greasing, as the grease can totally ruin your
brake shoes if it gets out past the rear wheel bearing seal.
I have lost count of the number of times I have seen diabled boat
trailers sitting along the local interstate which leads to the
river area. You can't do much roadside repair on bearings that are
nearly welded fast to the axel from overheat failure.

Oh yes, don't forget to take the keys to the boat!