Towing boats & trailers with confidence

Towing a boat or trailer is a different beast to a normal car recovery. Extra weight, extra length and more moving parts mean a little more planning — but with the right help, it’s straightforward.

Weight changes everything

A boat on a trailer can weigh far more than a car, and that weight affects braking, cornering and how much vehicle you need for the job. It’s not the kind of load to move with a friend’s bakkie and hope for the best.

The right equipment matters

Purpose-built trailers, proper tie-downs and correctly rated straps are what keep a load safe. Straps should be checked more than once before setting off.

Check the hitch and lights

Before moving, confirm the hitch is locked, the safety chain is attached and the trailer lights work. On a boat, the outboard or stern should be secured so it doesn’t shift in transit.

Let the professionals handle it

When a load is heavy, awkward or simply too valuable to risk, a professional tow team removes the guesswork. They’ll have the right vehicle, the right gear and the experience to get it there safely.

Boats, caravans, trailers, equipment — if it needs to move, MAD Towing has the equipment and know-how to do it properly.