Trailer cruising
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. -- Roger Long |
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. I guess it depends on where you go. I've travelled with a Hobie 33 owner, and we had no problems. But that was on the west coast, where roads are wider and villages much roomier. If you spend a lot of time in New England, a big boat might be more of a hassle. OTOH, truck drivers manage to get their rigs where they need to go. Matt O. |
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. At this point, my 18.5 foot Sandpiper 565 is all I'd want to tow. I have a narrow driveway (10 ft) and live on a fairly narrow street with someone usually parked directly opposite my driveway. |
I've towed 26' back and forth from Seattle to Minnesota three times
without incident. Capt. Jeff |
"Tamaroak" wrote in message ... I've towed 26' back and forth from Seattle to Minnesota three times without incident. Capt. Jeff Please don't admit you own a MacGregor 26X. CN |
I would have swapped in a minute when I was towing it! It's a Cooper
Prowler 8M and weighs 10,000# with the trailer, a bit more than the 26X.... Capt. Jeff |
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"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. Personally, length is less a problem than width and weight. Total length of our '66 Pontiac, trailor and 21' boat was about 50'. Didn't have trouble at any ramp, though I had to unhook the trailor to turn around once. Look and plan ahead at critical points and you'll be fine. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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. |
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