Ahoy Scotty- road permits
 

Scotty,
Do you know how wide a beam I can carry on PA, NJ, Del roads without a permit?

And what if I went 10' beam and pulled it home each winter, do you see any problem getting a permit and pulling with my Dodge Ram 2500? Any idea what that permit might cost? (from Chesapeake to Trappe).
http://www.russellsmarine.com/precis...-sailboat.html

TIA,
Scout

Ahoy Scotty- road permits
 

8' 6'' is the 'legal limit'. If you're only doing it a few
times a year, I wouldn't bother with permits. Just don't
try to get on the turnpike, especially NJ. Haul it on a
Sunday. Avoid any toll booths.

Chesapeake City? or the Bay?

NJ permits are only $10, good for 3 days.
PA is based on weight and miles, some of mine are over $200.
However, I found an old one here as low as $26. Good for 7
days.
DE, ?? not considered a real state.

Oh, and permit loads can't travel from noon Sat, till Monday
morning.

Nice boat! Call me if you get her. I can advise further.

Scotty



"Scout" wrote in message
. ..
Scotty,
Do you know how wide a beam I can carry on PA, NJ, Del roads
without a permit?

And what if I went 10' beam and pulled it home each winter,
do you see any problem getting a permit and pulling with my
Dodge Ram 2500? Any idea what that permit might cost? (from
Chesapeake to Trappe).
http://www.russellsmarine.com/precis...ion-28-sailboa
t.html

TIA,
Scout

Ahoy Scotty- road permits
 

My buddy had a 9' 6'' wide motor boat. Towed it down to the
Chessy and back almost every w/e for 3 years. Down rte #10.

Scotty


"Scotty" wrote in message
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8' 6'' is the 'legal limit'. If you're only doing it a
few
times a year, I wouldn't bother with permits. Just don't
try to get on the turnpike, especially NJ. Haul it on a
Sunday. Avoid any toll booths.

Chesapeake City? or the Bay?

NJ permits are only $10, good for 3 days.
PA is based on weight and miles, some of mine are over
$200.
However, I found an old one here as low as $26. Good for 7
days.
DE, ?? not considered a real state.

Oh, and permit loads can't travel from noon Sat, till
Monday
morning.

Nice boat! Call me if you get her. I can advise further.

Scotty



"Scout" wrote in message
. ..
Scotty,
Do you know how wide a beam I can carry on PA, NJ, Del
roads
without a permit?

And what if I went 10' beam and pulled it home each
winter,
do you see any problem getting a permit and pulling with
my
Dodge Ram 2500? Any idea what that permit might cost?
(from
Chesapeake to Trappe).

http://www.russellsmarine.com/precis...ion-28-sailboa
t.html

TIA,
Scout

Ahoy Scotty- road permits
 

On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 06:08:44 -0400, "Scout"
wrote:

Scotty,
Do you know how wide a beam I can carry on PA, NJ, Del roads without a permit?

And what if I went 10' beam and pulled it home each winter, do you see any problem getting a permit and pulling with my Dodge Ram 2500? Any idea what that permit might cost? (from Chesapeake to Trappe).
http://www.russellsmarine.com/precis...-sailboat.html

TIA,
Scout


Nice boat. I've been thinking about a smaller Precision.

This may help you with tow capacity. Gives ratings for various
engines, transmissions, cab styles, rear end gear ratios. I've been
told you better derate them about 20% if you are towing long distances
particularly in hills.

http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?id=42175

Ratings are for towing capacity only. Also need to consider the Gross
Combined Vehicle weight rating, which usually derates the total towing
capacity.

Frank

Ahoy Scotty- road permits
 

"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 06:08:44 -0400, "Scout"
wrote:

Scotty,
Do you know how wide a beam I can carry on PA, NJ, Del roads without a
permit?

And what if I went 10' beam and pulled it home each winter, do you see any
problem getting a permit and pulling with my Dodge Ram 2500? Any idea what
that permit might cost? (from Chesapeake to Trappe).
http://www.russellsmarine.com/precis...-sailboat.html

TIA,
Scout


Nice boat. I've been thinking about a smaller Precision.

This may help you with tow capacity. Gives ratings for various
engines, transmissions, cab styles, rear end gear ratios. I've been
told you better derate them about 20% if you are towing long distances
particularly in hills.

http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?id=42175

Ratings are for towing capacity only. Also need to consider the Gross
Combined Vehicle weight rating, which usually derates the total towing
capacity.

Thanks Frank. I'd be pulling with a Dodge Ram 2500 with the bigger engine.
And I'd only be pulling it 1 round trip per year.

Precision is a nice boat; it's a little big boat, if you know what I mean.
My Starwind (Taylor design) was a sailing dream, I just need a bigger bunk
to sleep in!
Scout