Takes a good man to admit he messed up Joe. We've all been there at some point in our lifes. Shake it off.

Smart idea to have the tow truck launch the boat for you at Clary. Makes fixing the trailer easier!

Always check your bearings before each trip. Bearing buddy is really easy to install and use. Looks like you got lucky. I also carry a spare hub assembly in the trailer box in case there is an issue spotted after being out. Good luck Joe.

Put a lot of miles dragging my boat from Canada to Florida Keys fishing. Smoked a spindle once & lost two months of fishing as they had to source a new spindle. Another time a bearing failed and cooked the wheel hub. Caught the problem just in time and, with a lot of “just being a good guy” I was able to find a shop and be back on the road in four hours right before a Canadian Holiday! This was during COVID and I was in Canada! I maintain my running gear religiously. I check bearing temperatures (just hold the Bearing Buddy for a moment to sense temperature) at every stop. I walk around the trailer and truck at every stop. I have all the spare tools, gear and quality bearings, lube and seals. Should carry a spare hub. But, crap happens when you use things a lot and things break and can undo themselves with potholes and road debris. Lost a Bearing Buddy on potholes when on a remote Canadian road once. Cracked a trailer crossmember a different time. Only a couple of flat tires due to road debris. When the boat is off the trailer, check the bunks and trailer frame for “wiggles”, rust and frame cracks. Just part of the Journey. Special Note: Driving fast with a trailer, especially in the summer is extremely hard on bearings and tires. Even more wear if the boat is loaded with fuel and gear. Driving hard with cold tires can be brutal on tires. Driving fast in rain and you will learn what hydroplaning will feel like. If trailering when temps are below freezing and foggy, expect Black Ice and zero stopping ability. Trailering in snow and you might see your trailer start to pass you! Go easy and really look for Clues to problems such as a slight leak in a hydraulic break line on a new trailer!!! Yep, happened at the beginning of a 1,800 mile trip. That involved a lot of stops to keep the hydraulic break lines topped off. 40+ years of trailering boats and snowmobiles will get you a lot of Adventures. Even ran out of gas once. Last time I ever trailed without a 5-gallon Jerry Can for myself or some other fool on the road. Be well.

You got lucky. Glad all turned out to be ok

Dude remember when my motor almost fell off on Champlain and you helped me strap it in the parking lot to get home? Glad you’re ok bud.

I feel your pain brother. Same problem a few weeks ago

I feel ya! I had a Ranger trail single axle that would toast hubs on what seemed like a monthly basis. Replaced everything including axle on that trailer. Needless to say I’ll never own another single axle again.

Well said Joe! Thank God no one got hurt 🙏 It could have been worse at higher Speeds! The Vermonter

People hating on single axle trailers, gonna run tandems. Then they have two axles they don’t maintain. How about one like the factory recommended and take care of it? Glad you are taking it all in stride. Lesson learned. I at least repack and replace the seals yearly. Also, check DOT date on tires and replace. I do mine at about 7 years.

S*** happens. That's what I made my lobster boat.😂😂😂

Just had a buddy pick up his new Polaris 4 seat off road Pro RZR with his buddies landscape trailer. On the way home he heard a semi honk and him, and he didn't understand why. After coming to a stop down the road, he found out one of the wheels was missing. He didn't know where or when it flew off of the tandem axle trailer. I said you spend 30K on a vehicle and put it on a POS trailer. I'm never surprised when I see trailers broken down. Joe, just make sure the Ski-doo Expedition is on a well maintained trailer before winter.....

Holy moly, thank goodness no Maine roads were injured.

I was told by a mechanic at my work that if people don't mess up, it means they're not really doing a whole lot to begin with. Get em next time Joe!

I recently got my Grandfathers boat from my uncle. He swapped out the tires, and, as he is an uber mechanic, i assume he greased up the bearings and such on the old trailer. The bearings are different than ones i have seen before, they dont have a cap over them, so im super skeptical of taking it anywhere for just this reason. Aside from gettin a new trailer i am not sure how to rememdy the situation. I assume the trailer is from the 60s.

I think most people have a story Joe been there also ! glad it wasnt bad

Have you checked the transom and stringers on the boat.. When boats sit outside uncovered water tends to find a way into the wood. Ask me how I know. Greg- Performance Marine

Yup I’d say time to upgrade to beefed axle or upgrade to a double axle trailer , maybe find a cheap used double axle boat trailer and do a double axle boat trailer restoration project

One time when i was on the interstate i noticed a bouncing tire and rim coming my way. I sped up to avoid hitting it head on but unfortunately the camper i was towing took a direct hit

It's the last thing anybody think so. That happens to everybody. I've had it happen to me, but I had an axle break so we had to have it loaded on a roll back just like you, but it was at my airboat, so we unloaded the boat at the boat ramp and then we went and fixed the trailer. It was a busy weekend for us

Dustin from Hillside Towing..great guy

Hell of a wrecker operator

I was following my uncle home after a day out fishing on his boat. He was going down a hill hit a bump and the trailer came unhitched from his truck then turned left and started to pass him. It got right beside his truck then took another hard left and went over a 8 ft embankment. We pulled over I thought he was going to be super upset, all he said was “ I knew I was in a little trouble when I looked over and the boat was trying to pass me”. We all busted up laughing. That’s all you can do Joe. 💩 Happens

Up grade to a Dexter style axle that is crossed drilled to force grease from the inner bearing to the outside and eliminate the bearing buddy use the dust covers with the rubber plug way easier to add new grease and check the condition of the grease

Every year I remove my hubs and inspect the bearings and back them. After about 2 months I grease my bearing buddy's. Had a boat all my life and have never had problems.

It happens to the best of us Joe !

Ouch. Heading up north snowmobiling lost one tire on the trailer never noticed trailer hauled straight and level then we lost the other tire that one was noticed. What a pain in the ass

Dang I'm sorry. Are you gonna try to get a new spindle welded on? Would you trust that spindle still?

That sucks, man. Glad everything was ok.

I replaced my axle after my wheel fell off..welds on the hub plate corroded off…beefed up from 1500 to 2500 lb

Oh man Joe. Luckily nobody was hurt or more damage occurred.

“Liked” the video for channel support, but obviously don’t like what happened. That’s definitely a downer. I hope it isn’t too bad and will be back on the water soon. Good luck.

well said Joe!

It looks like the fender let loose amd messed them wheel bearins to me!

Most anything can be fixed Joe.

Had that happen a few years ago...its not fun!

Say it ain’t so Joe!!!! Wow I’m sorry that happened.

Hopefully that will buff out😖

Dam boat still look ok trailer fuked lol

So now there can be a sequel to the restoration.

I was sick to my stomach when you sent me those pictures!

How did you not here that bad brg. Easy to check, jack up trl up spin wheel, if it is quiet its good, if it hums it needs taken apart.

Oh no man !! That sucks

Replace the axle and the fender. Not a big deal. Or weld a new spindle on.

Ooo no bud 😢 I told ya boats are a hole u put money into . But getting KZfaq cash is awesome way to keep this baby going let's get this fixed

As a Midwesterner I gotta say. Ah jeez. Sorry about that joe.

Got lucky Joe

I have been there done that ! Shit happens Joe.

As long as the boat is good

Man that sux, Boat is good though :)

hope greg dont hang it from a loader.... or buries it like he did it horse shoes, when you seen him tell him i said hi lol

B.o.a.t Bank On Another Thousand. Every boat I have owned has lived up to it. What a pain in the A$$...glad it all worked out.

Big thing is nobody got hurt 😮 just a little pride

you boat guys need to repack those wheel bearings often. lack of maintenance

Well, that sucks.

Bummer!!!

All you have to do is with Bearing buddies just keep them greased.

Please don’t tell me the boat is damaged!! Not after all that hard work and money 😱

I hate single axle trailers

Oh no

Thank. God. Nobody was. Hurt

OUCH!

Oh you are kidding I hope!!!! After all that hard work. I hope this is click bait????? 😢

Just think it could have been way worse

O man doesn’t look good 🤬👎

Another MFI Trailer!! Those were the absolute worst trailers. Lost 2 wheels on my first one at different times. MFI replaced the axle on one.