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legal trailer width
As I am considering building an F32 trailerable tri (yes, I know, it
will take a long time), I have been considering the wide design F32AX version which is 9'8" wide. This is 1'2" more than the normal 8'6" legal width. Now, both Kurt Hughes and Farrier both say permitting is easy but is it really? I have done a little checking and find that you need a seperate permit for each state. In FL, you can get a "multi-trip" permit for only $20.00. You are supposed to notify the authorities 3 days in advance of the trip but it does not specify if this is required with the multi-trip permit. I am beginning to wonder if the trailering part is practical on a routine basis. Will I end up keeping her in the water all the time exceept when travelling to a new place to cruise? Is the set-up time of a 32' F-boat so extreme as to discourage sailing? Anybody else have any experience with this. |
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I've trailered a 9'6" cruiser all over and found it to be worth the
extra width in spite of the permits. Idaho is awful (they told me which weigh station to pick up my permit, but it was closed, then issued a warrant because I didn't pay), Kentucky is expensive ($66 each way), but most aren't that big of a deal. I don't always get them, either. Some are available on the Internet. Capt. Jeff |
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