Boatmate trailer technical papers?

[moomba_armada]

Hello again:

I love my Boatmate trailer, I think it is far much better that the ones you can find here in Europe, but I can´t use it, is still in the garage :(
I have asked SC, dealer and Boatmate for some technical data papers that should come with the trailer,(least here is that way...) but didn´t get anything after two months.
I believe you need some official documents showing measures,capacities and weights to get the license plate, like here...
The homologations engineers told me that I would just need the technical file, that maybe I wouldn´t need an official inspection document from USA or any USA state administration.

It would be sad to let a new trailer gets rusty in the garage withouth using it.. :x

Any information would be very appreciated

[Buttafewcoe]

All that information is already on the trailer. Those stickers should give weights and measures. Isn't that good enough?
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[moomba_armada]

Butta...you know gov people want papers everywhere...they love them...I just towed my boat over 1000 kms totally outlaw when I picked it at port, but I don,t want more "bills" from highway patrol...already can fill a box with them :lol:
Can,t even enjoy my nice car anymore..things are getting worse here, anyone insterested in a sports car? :lol:

[Buttafewcoe]

Right, Ed. Pester the heck out of them. The squeaky wheel gets the grease
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[edwindenijs]

here in holland it is not allowed to use the American trialers although they look better and i think there beter also.

I think the size of the trailer is not allowed in europe so the don't give license plates for them. I think you have bad luck or just try to get a "old" plate from another trailer. To get a european registrition is not possible as far as I know.

Ps
You had a good summer I think? here it is wind and rain, next yaer must be better.

[moomba_armada]

Right Edwin...same laws and restrictions all arund old sleepy Europe...I was told about getting that "old" tech specs plate and will do that in last term...but first I always try the legal path :roll: maybe the homologation by an engineer will cost me more than a new one..anyway I love the Boatmate trailer.
We had a warm and nice summer here in NW Spain...not as hot as usually, many people from northern Europe are moving here...can´t blame them...we are lucky.
Thanks for your advice, Ed G., done what you said: Owen from Boatmate trailers e-mailed me back with some information, not official inspections papers that bureaucrats love...but I´ll have a try with that.

P.S.: hey Edwin, does your dealer serve you spare parts...It is impossible to get even a simple zinc anode plug for the heat exchanger from my dealer, been waiting over two months... don´t want to think if I need a propeller or a vital part to run the boat..anyway, boat will rest for some months and I have time to try and get those parts..maybe from Overtons.com or other USA site..delivery is too expensive though but dollar- euro is 1 - 1.40 ...thanks God

[Yellowmobius]

I am just wondering what the penalty is and what is the chance of getting caught? ( I tend to push the limits a bit). I took my jet ski out for the first time in a few years earlier this summer I forgot about having current license tabs and I went out anyway. Ended up with a $25.00 ticket but I did ask if it was good for all day. To my surprise the warden said "yes".

I have shipped a few things over seas. USPS gets the stuff there usually in less than two weeks. 4 pound box to Italy cost $26.00 to ship.

[moomba_armada]

UPS delivered some items to Spain in 4 days..but most engine spare parts suppliers ask you for at least a 300 $ purchase and then around 150 $ for delivery costs...I could buy a few things also, but just need some minor maintenance parts.
Anyway I think I have found the right supplier now somewhere in Europe...hope it.
I´d also pay $25 a day to be able to run the trailer without license plate :P

P.S.: Yellow, if I can´t get that parts from this supplier at last, I´ll ask you to be my dealer... :wink: ...with the right profit for you of course! :D

[Yellowmobius]

Just let me know
You can always e-mail me
[email protected]

[moomba_armada]

Will keep that e-mail address :wink:

You know what... :lol: when I first saw your quote about the well preserved body, I translated it to my wife..and she said:Thats you!! :lol:
I tend to think that way :wink:

Best regards,Bruce.