License plate?

(hawk22) · (hawk22) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 05-31-2017, 8:31 AM

So I guess I've always taken for granted the license plate has been installed on my boat trailer. I just assumed there would be some pre drilled spot for it on my new boat/trailer, but I was wrong? Do I just drill directly into the trailer? Or do they make something to attach? I never like the plate on my old trailer, I feel it always got bent just hanging from the back of the boat. I believe mine is a boatmate trailer (MB). Any suggestions would be appreciated.

(Stazi) · (Stazi) **Join Date: Sep 2011** 05-31-2017, 8:33 AM

If it's a boat mate there should be a mount under rear left platform, behind the left fender.

(tyler97217) · (tyler97217) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 05-31-2017, 8:38 AM

If it is a boatmate there is a light and mounting plate on the Port Side just behind the step. I am sure all manufacturers put something there, but Boatmate definitely does.

(racer808) · (racer808) **Join Date: Jan 2013** 05-31-2017, 10:17 AM

I started using a magnet plate, have had two stolen now at Horsetooth in Ft Collins. They told me they were having a bad problem with plates getting stolen.

(hawk22) · (hawk22) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 05-31-2017, 10:51 AM

if its behind the fender I guess I should've just gotten the small plate then? My old boat had a normal size license plate so thats what I got.

(hawk22) · (hawk22) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 05-31-2017, 6:17 PM

Aha! Found it! So my last boat I had a lot of troubles with my license plate getting bent. Any solutions out there to prevent that? Either a more firm license plate holder, or maybe something that is flexible

(T_A) · (T_A) **Join Date: Feb 2013** 06-01-2017, 4:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hawk22

Aha! Found it! So my last boat I had a lot of troubles with my license plate getting bent. Any solutions out there to prevent that? Either a more firm license plate holder, or maybe something that is flexible

I attach mine with heavy duty zip ties instead of bolts. Allows it to swing. Never lost one due to ties breaking but do 2 per side.

(Stazi) · (Stazi) **Join Date: Sep 2011** 06-01-2017, 4:51 AM

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Originally Posted by T_A

I attach mine with heavy duty zip ties instead of bolts. Allows it to swing. Never lost one due to ties breaking but do 2 per side.

Same here.

(hawk22) · (hawk22) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-01-2017, 1:44 PM

Now that sounds super simple and clever! Thanks guys! Sorry last question hopefully, does it swing enough to hit the trailer then while driving?

(tyler97217) · (tyler97217) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 06-01-2017, 3:26 PM

Double zip ties is the way to go

(T_A) · (T_A) **Join Date: Feb 2013** 06-01-2017, 5:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk22

Now that sounds super simple and clever! Thanks guys! Sorry last question hopefully, does it swing enough to hit the trailer then while driving?

I don't think it moves much while driving down the road, only if it drags the ground. I tighten them tight though, just lets it move a little when it needs too