Safety Chains

Boat Trailer Safety Chains

When trailering your boat, boat trailer hitches and tie-down boat trailer safety chains are your first line of defense against damage to the hull, outboard, and gel coat. Hitches securely link the boat trailer to your vehicle, while the safety chain connects the boat to the trailer bow stand. Granted, this is not the most exciting boating part you’ll go shopping for, however, they are one of the smartest decisions every boater can make. That’s because in the event of a hitch failure, boat trailer safety chains are the disaster insurance that helps boat owners to avoid a costly property insurance claim while they are deprived of their favorite outdoor activity.

To avoid this scenario, you’ll want to replace any worn or rusted boat trailer safety chains and ball mounts as part of your regular maintenance routine. U.S. Boating & Marine Supplies stocks a vast inventory of these key pieces of trailering equipment from trusted brands like CE Smith, Greenfield Products, Sea Dog Marine, Tie Down Engineering, and Trac Outdoor.

What You Need to Know About Boat Trailer Hitches and Safety Chain

There are several factors to consider before you purchase replacement or upgraded hitches and boat trailer safety chains. There are different class ratings for different weights on safety chains, trailer hitches, ball mounts and balls. You’ll want to match all components to be greater than your trailer’s total gross weight to ensure complete safety and provide an added measure of precaution. We carry hitches and hitch balls from Fulton, including the 2 x 2 and 3-Ball Hollow Shank hitches, which each haul up to 10,000 lbs.