Can Electric Trailer Brakes be Used on Boat Trailers

Published 06/27/2016

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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Right Hand - 3,500 lbs

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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 10" - Left Hand - 3,500 lbs

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Question:

Are any of the 10 inch recommended for boat trailers

asked by: Steve

Expert Reply:

For a very long time it was recommended to not use electric brake assemblies on boat trailers, but recently boat trailer manufacturers have been equipping their trailer with electric brakes. Plus we see people do it all the time without issue so we know it's okay now to use electric brakes on boat trailers. We still recommend disconnecting the brakes before backing the trailer into the water.

If you needed a 10 inch brake assembly for a 3,500 lb axle the part # AKEBRK-35R would work well and the matching left hand side is the part # AKEBRK-35L.

expert reply by: Jameson C