Trailer Brakes Requirements in Florida

[Dave1949]

I purchased a new boat and trailer package from a dealer in Florida, an FSH 210 Sport. I found out that Florida requires brakes on both axles, my trailer has brakes on only the front axle. I'm interested in fixing this issue. Is the dealer responsible or is this my problem.

 

[McMark]

Yamahas come with only 1 axle braked. Throw a kit on the other axle and you’re good to go.

 

[ruztew]

FLORIDA
Every such vehicle and combination of vehicles shall be equipped with service brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold such vehicle under all conditions of loading, and on any grade incident to its operation.

Every vehicle shall be equipped with brakes acting on all wheels except trailers, semitrailers, or pole trailers of a gross weight not exceeding 3,000 lbs., provided that the total weight on and including the wheels of the trailer or trailers shall not exceed 40 percent of the gross weight of the towing vehicle when connected to the trailer or trailers; and the combination of vehicles, consisting of the towing vehicle and its total towed load, is capable of complying with the performance requirements of the law.

Pole trailers with a gross weight in excess of 3,000 lbs. manufactured prior to January 1, 1972, need not be equipped with brakes.

Every towing vehicle, when used to tow another vehicle equipped with air-controlled brakes, in other than driveway or tow-away operations, shall be equipped with 2 means for emergency application of the trailer brakes.

 

[Reasy]

A loaded FSH210 with trailer would weigh around 4000#. (40%)
If the calculations are based on GVWR - single axle brakes would apply to most trucks and most large SUV's.
However, a 6000# (60%) vehicle is a loaded F350 or larger. A new Ford F150 SuperCrew weighs in at around 5000#.
If the Florida implies true vehicle weight, them most recreational tow vehicles should have brakes on both axles.