Boat trailer bearings 101... Every boat owners need to know how

[Double A]

Crescent wrench... check

Mallet... check

Punch... check

Case of beer... check

Ready to roll

[MikesOcean]

Very nice informative write up Mike.

This should be a sticky for changing bearings.

On another note, kinda funny that you pulled a Di/do out of your bathroom to plant it on DA's boat. Haha

Nonetheless, great job!!!!!

[Hometown]

good info remindes me its time to do mine

[TUNAVIC]

Great advice,love the other lubricating tools (Silver Bullets).

Cya TunaVic

[fishfinder]

i have been on the side of the road for 3 hours waiting for a tow truck. now i grease them every time i get home from the lake. buddy bearings. yeah!!!

[TroutOnly]

I think you needed to use more coors light,,,,carpboy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[DockRat]

Great post.
Harold Davis of Davis boats also recommends waiting 20 - 30 minutes for the bearings to cool down prior to launch. Hot bearings into cool water will have the grease displaced by water.

Also a digital point and shoot thermometer can help to check bearing temps after a tow to see if one is hotter than the others.
DR

[cutbait]

Great post.
Harold Davis of Davis boats also recommends waiting 20 - 30 minutes for the bearings to cool down prior to launch. Hot bearings into cool water will have the grease displaced by water.

Also a digital point and shoot thermometer can help to check bearing temps after a tow to see if one is hotter than the others.
DR

Yup. Hot bearings and hot hubs dipped into cold water causes the warmer air/grease inside the hub to contract or cool quickly drawing in water

[trail blazer]

Cutbait,,did you rob my fridge again?

[Bassnman Mike]

Yes, this is something that alot of people neglect and end up on the side of the road, great write up CB!

My new boat has oil filled bearings, while there is less maitenance you still must check and service them from time to time.

I also agree that this should be a stickey.