Looking For Safety Chains For Boat Trailer And Utility Trailer
Updated 07/14/2025 | Published 07/04/2025
Question:
Hi, I am looking into 2 safety trailer chains preferably with the clevis hook. One set would be for my boat trailer that weighs roughly 2000 pounds and a my boat 2500 pounds. So a total of 5500. Another set would be for my 14ft utility trailer that I would be using to haul a golf cart. What size and pounds capacity would be recommended? Also that would be either stainless or galvanized just because of the saltwater.
asked by: Robert G
Expert Reply:
Hey Robert, thanks for reaching out. The BulletProof Hitches 1/4" Trailer Safety Chains # BPH25YR would work great for both trailers, so I recommend just getting two pairs of those. They are 37" long and have a 6,300 lb capacity per chain. So plenty of capacity for your boat trailer. Not sure what your utility trailer weighs but I imagine it isn't pushing 6,300 lbs even when fully loaded. The chains have a gold chromate finish which is good for rust resistance. I am not seeing we have anything stainless or galvanized. The chromate finish will be better than the zinc coating which is what most of the chains we offer use.
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Laclede 35" Long Trailer Safety Chain w/ Clevis Slip Hook - 5,400 lbs Weight Capacity - Qty 1
- Trailer Safety Chains
- 3/8 Inch Diameter
- Standard Trailer
- 35 Inch Long
- 5400 lbs
- Single Chain
- Clevis Hooks
- Laclede Chain
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Robert
7/9/2025
Okay, so the chromate finish will do fine with saltwater? Also, I have a 1/2 hammerlocks on my truck for the safety chains. Should I get the 1/2 size clevis hook?