Ok everyone I am going to be doing a long haul, approximately 14 hours, with my boat. I have never towed over an hour and a half so I am wondering if there are any certain things I should prepare differently prior to this trip. I have a Pro Team 170 with the original Tracker trailer that has the EZ lube hubs. I guess the only thing I am worried about is burning up the hubs because I have no intentions on stopping except for gas. Any suggestions on speed, lube schedule on the road or anything related would be greatly appreciated.

If it's new, lube well, stop every couple hours and check if the hubs are warm or hot, and take spare parts.

If you have any doubt, repack your bearings before you go.

I tow from my place to Beaver a couple of times every year, about 2 1/2 hours, and never have a problem, but when you are going to tow that far, be double sure.

I have pulled several models of glass/aluminum boats for long periods of time only stopping for gas and never had a problem.  I always check the trailer hubs when I stop, for excessive heat and make sure  everything is still tight and secure.

Check the "Fishing Articles" section of this site.  Go to "Bass Boat Tips" and look for the articles titled "Trailer Basics", Tips for Trailering" and "Towing your Boat".   Once you have digested all that information you should be in good shape.

Be SAFE and catch some "big'uns"

Shortbasser

I have a '94 Tracker Pro Team 175 and have hauled it 7 hours non-stop with no problems. All I have needed to do is lube the hubs before every trip and make a stop every couple of hours to check for excess heat or anything else that could go wrong.

Jack your boat up and wiggle the tires it should be wiggle free but easy to spin buy a complete set of brearings seal races and have the tools if you are capable of doing it your self. But if you have them available you might talk a mechcanic to do it if you have the parts.

Also have a spare. The G.M. donut spare will fit most trailer tires (check before you go)

If not get CAA for R.V. that will cover your boat being towed.

When on the road vibration is the first sign of trouble.

Garnet

Thanks everyone. It is a 2006 model so the trailer is only 1 year old. I am going to repack before I go and cheack every couple of hours as suggested. Wish me luck because being broke down halfway between Georgia and Virginia is going to be bad news!!!

I've hauled my boat from AZ to central FL twice, 4200 miles round trip each time with no problems.  I took the precaution of adding a second axle for safety reasons even though the total weight didn't justify it.  I have standard hubs with bearing buddies and checked the temp by hand at each gas stop.  Worst thing that happened during these trips was losing a bearing buddy along the route and having one flat tire.  That's when I was glad for the second axle.  I also carry a complete spare hub assembly (about $35) just in case.  

A long trip like you plan is not any more conducive to problems than a number of short trips.  Sounds like you've prepared well.  Isn't it funny how the best prepared people have the fewest problems?  Must be a coincidence!  

I take my boat twice a year to Canada. 10 hour one way. and many 2+ hours trips

just make sure the bearings are good/ I repack every year.

I also take an extra set of bearings and a hub with me.

also make sure your tires are inflated to proper pressure. make sure you have a spare. I carry two on long trips.

I also carry extra wire, light bulbs, and elactric tape incase I have to fix the lights