boat weight + engine weight + ((fuel capacity x 7 lb / gal)+(water capacity x 8 lb / gal) = Total

Then multiply Total X 1.1= Trailer Capacity Needed

To calculate needed trailer capacity, calculate the total weight including the boat, the engine, a full fuel tank (approximately 7 lbs. per gallon), full water tanks (if applicable) and your personal gear.  A good rule of thumb is to use 10% of boat, motor, and liquid weights for personal gear.  Select a trailer with the next highest capacity rating.  If you intend to carry additional gear or luggage in the boat over long distances, consider the weight of these items, too.

The trailer length you need for a pontoon boat depends on the overall length of the pontoon (including rear deck extensions/swim platforms) and sometimes the tube length.

A “22 ft pontoon” often has 23–24+ ft overall length once you include the nose cones, rear deck, ladder, or ski/tow bar.

Most pontoon trailers are sized by overall boat length or tube length range, not just the model number.

A quick rule of thumb:

• 16–18 ft pontoon → typically a 20–22 ft trailer
• 20–22 ft pontoon → typically a 24–26 ft trailer
• 23–25 ft pontoon → typically a 26–28 ft trailer
• 26–28+ ft pontoon → typically a 28–32 ft trailer

To get the proper sizing of axle you will need 3 basic measurements. Hub Face to Hub Face, Spring Center, and Flanges. Best way to get an accurate measurement is to take the wheels off of the trailer. Be sure to support your trailer with jack stands.

Pontoon trailer springs are available in a variety of sizes to match different capacities and axle configurations. Single axle pontoon trailers typically use slipper springs, while tandem axle pontoon trailers commonly utilize double-eye springs.

Shore Haven trailer model numbers are designed to identify the trailer’s series, pontoon tube length range, axle/brake configuration, carrying capacity class, and available features.

Example: SP2240TG, SPD2241TG

SP = Shore Haven Pontoon Series

SPD = Shore Haven Pontoon Deluxe Series

22 = Designed for 20'–22' pontoon tube lengths

40 / 41 = Carrying capacity 

T = Tandem Axle trailer configuration

G = Galvanized finish

We offer TRIKITs to support a 3rd toon on your trailer. We offer Carpet or Poly bunk options and a variety of lengths to fit the sizes you need. Contact your rep for more information.

Parts can be purchased through the dealer where you purchased the trailer. Or you can order parts at allyourtrailerparts.com

Bearing service should occur once a year, prior to putting the trailer away for storage. Un-serviced bearings will hold moisture and the bearings will rust during idle time. Lithium Plex Red Grease #2 is the recommended grease for Hubs.

All of your maintenance can be found in your trailer manual that you can download under the resources page. 

The trailer structure frame has a 2 year warranty for any manufacturer defects from the time of purchase. 

The warranty is for original purchaser only and does not extend to future buyers of the trailer. 

Any item that bolts to the frame carries its own warranty. Couplers, Tongue Jacks, Springs, Axles, Tires, and Lights all have seperate warranties. See the resources page for more details. 

The general rule is 5% - 10% of the gross load weight. Do not overload hitch or coupler/actuator tongue weight rating. Make sure trailer is sitting level during transport.

Disk brake actuators have a backup solonoid built into them. The backup solenoid is hooked up using the 5 flat connector or 7 round with the blue wire activating the solenoid when the tow vehicle is put into reverse. Some actuators also have a manual brake lockout to use to lock out the brakes IMPORTANT - Do not leave manual lock out in place

The trailer VIN number or serial number is a 17 digit number located on the VIN label. Yacht Club trailers will have the VIN label on the left side (Drivers) of the trailer frame.