Roger,

Between the Hobie 33 and an S2-7.9 (~26), there is a good sample. The
beam can come to get you, however. My 7.9 on trailer is nearly 30ft
long and has never been an issue, but I have been queried about the
boat's beam (It is very hard to judge by eye).

BoatUS has a listing of trailer rules by state at
http://www.boatus.com/trailerclub/laws.asp
States vary in allowing 8 or 8.5' trailer and load widths over 9 most
often require a permit and have other restrictions.

Matt Colie

Roger Long wrote:
What is the maximum length of boat that can be trailered without
running into constant parking and turning hassles at ramps? Forget
weight and assume it is a fairly light boat.