Team,
Young navy guy needing some advice. Trying to be an ahead planner here, going back to Ohio from Nebraska (850 miles) on leave in a few weeks and I want to take my boat!! In fact, I have a couple long hauls coming up between this trip, moving at the end of the year, etc.
I have a 2016 Tracker Pro 170 Aluminum boat with a 17 foot (folding tongue) trailer that fits perfectly in my garage. Total steal of a buy on this boat, the older guy who bought it from BP put it in the water 4 times in two years; had it serviced and sold it to me.
Why I need your advice - Cause I don't wanna break down on the way there or back! Ive been doing research but I imagine the members of this board have experience beyond online articles. What should I be doing now to make sure the trailer and boat make it to Ohio safely without issue? Are there things along the way to consider? And do I cover it with the factory cover on an 800 mile journey or no?
Things I already know/ have been told by BP service center (would appreciate the sanity check):
I just repacked the bearings this week (lot of research for something that turned out to be stupid easy - I'm happy)
BP Service guy says don't drive over 65MPH, tires arent rated for it.
BP Service guy says stop every two hours and let the trailer cool for 15 minutes (that'll make for a long 12 hours of driving)
BP Service guy says take the grease gun with me and maybe shoot some in their half way through.
I have been thinking about getting a second strap to connect from trailer to bow of boat (incase the pulley strap fails?)
As always, I appreciate your wisdom and stories! I just want to go home and enjoy a couple weeks of leave on the water.
