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Here is a link to all 50 states maximum legal speed limit for towing a
boat. It also shows numerous other requirements for towing in all 50
states.

I am sure no one in here has ever exceeded the maximum legal speed limit
on our Interstates, so we don't even need to consider the thought that
anyone would ever exceed the legal speed.

http://www.hitchsafe.com/Hitch-Cover.html

Here is the maximum speed limits for cars in the US.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_l..._United_States

You will notice that trucks in many states have a lower speed limit than
cars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_l..._differentials



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On Sep 19, 9:12 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
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Here is a link to all 50 states maximum legal speed limit for towing a
boat. It also shows numerous other requirements for towing in all 50
states.

I am sure no one in here has ever exceeded the maximum legal speed limit
on our Interstates, so we don't even need to consider the thought that
anyone would ever exceed the legal speed.

http://www.hitchsafe.com/Hitch-Cover.html

Here is the maximum speed limits for cars in the US.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_l..._United_States

You will notice that trucks in many states have a lower speed limit than
cars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_l..._States#Truck_...


That is a useful link. Looks like I'm not legal :-) I'm towing a 19
1/2 bowrider that probably weighs with trailer 2500 or so in NC and I
don't have no stinkin brakes. Suppose there is a grandfather clause
on that law? Or did they expect everyone that didn't have brakes to
run out and get them? I'm using a toy-yoyo tundra so at least I'm way
below it's capacity.


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jamesgangnc wrote:
On Sep 19, 9:12 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Here is a link to all 50 states maximum legal speed limit for towing a
boat. It also shows numerous other requirements for towing in all 50
states.

I am sure no one in here has ever exceeded the maximum legal speed limit
on our Interstates, so we don't even need to consider the thought that
anyone would ever exceed the legal speed.

http://www.hitchsafe.com/Hitch-Cover.html

Here is the maximum speed limits for cars in the US.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_l..._United_States

You will notice that trucks in many states have a lower speed limit than
cars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_l..._States#Truck_...


That is a useful link. Looks like I'm not legal :-) I'm towing a 19
1/2 bowrider that probably weighs with trailer 2500 or so in NC and I
don't have no stinkin brakes. Suppose there is a grandfather clause
on that law? Or did they expect everyone that didn't have brakes to
run out and get them? I'm using a toy-yoyo tundra so at least I'm way
below it's capacity.



Can I have the license plate on that trailer? I am sure you are the
ONLY person in NC who is not following that law.

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On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:43:36 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
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jamesgangnc wrote:
On Sep 19, 9:12 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Here is a link to all 50 states maximum legal speed limit for towing a
boat. It also shows numerous other requirements for towing in all 50
states.

I am sure no one in here has ever exceeded the maximum legal speed
limit
on our Interstates, so we don't even need to consider the thought that
anyone would ever exceed the legal speed.

http://www.hitchsafe.com/Hitch-Cover.html

Here is the maximum speed limits for cars in the US.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_l..._United_States

You will notice that trucks in many states have a lower speed limit
than
cars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_l..._States#Truck_...

That is a useful link. Looks like I'm not legal :-) I'm towing a 19
1/2 bowrider that probably weighs with trailer 2500 or so in NC and I
don't have no stinkin brakes. Suppose there is a grandfather clause
on that law? Or did they expect everyone that didn't have brakes to
run out and get them? I'm using a toy-yoyo tundra so at least I'm way
below it's capacity.



Can I have the license plate on that trailer? I am sure you are the
ONLY person in NC who is not following that law.


I'm hoping that means the max weight where there must be brakes on the
'towing' vehicle! Hell, 1000 lbs is nothing! I wonder if that's a typo. My
new trailer won't have brakes, and I plan on moving to NC, so I hope it
is!


I try to stay within 10 mph of the speed limit. Above that the gendarmes
seem to take a greater notice. Since the speedlimit for vehicles towing in
California, I try to stay between 65-70 on the open freeway. That keeps me
only passing a semi once in a while.


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I try to stay within 10 mph of the speed limit. Above that the gendarmes
seem to take a greater notice. Since the speedlimit for vehicles towing in
California, I try to stay between 65-70 on the open freeway. That keeps me
only passing a semi once in a while.



There also are width limits on trailer rigs in some states that are
narrower than those in other states. These limits sometimes are
"enforced" by cops at launch ramps, with tickets written up to boat
owners who do not have the necessary over-width permit. Some bridge
authorities are enforcing "width" rules on their structures. There's a
bridge around here where the authorities do that. If you have an extra
wide boat, they won't let you tow it across the bridge.


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On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:43:36 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
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jamesgangnc wrote:
On Sep 19, 9:12 am, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Here is a link to all 50 states maximum legal speed limit for towing a
boat. It also shows numerous other requirements for towing in all 50
states.

I am sure no one in here has ever exceeded the maximum legal speed limit
on our Interstates, so we don't even need to consider the thought that
anyone would ever exceed the legal speed.

http://www.hitchsafe.com/Hitch-Cover.html

Here is the maximum speed limits for cars in the US.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_l..._United_States

You will notice that trucks in many states have a lower speed limit than
cars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_l..._States#Truck_...


That is a useful link. Looks like I'm not legal :-) I'm towing a 19
1/2 bowrider that probably weighs with trailer 2500 or so in NC and I
don't have no stinkin brakes. Suppose there is a grandfather clause
on that law? Or did they expect everyone that didn't have brakes to
run out and get them? I'm using a toy-yoyo tundra so at least I'm way
below it's capacity.



Can I have the license plate on that trailer? I am sure you are the
ONLY person in NC who is not following that law.


I'm hoping that means the max weight where there must be brakes on the
'towing' vehicle! Hell, 1000 lbs is nothing! I wonder if that's a typo. My
new trailer won't have brakes, and I plan on moving to NC, so I hope it is!
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On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:23:30 -0500, John H.
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You'd better be damn careful towing that Parker!


Why?

Transom height should be well within the legal limit.
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On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:39:22 -0400, HK wrote:

Calif Bill wrote:


I try to stay within 10 mph of the speed limit. Above that the gendarmes
seem to take a greater notice. Since the speedlimit for vehicles towing in
California, I try to stay between 65-70 on the open freeway. That keeps me
only passing a semi once in a while.



There also are width limits on trailer rigs in some states that are
narrower than those in other states. These limits sometimes are
"enforced" by cops at launch ramps, with tickets written up to boat
owners who do not have the necessary over-width permit. Some bridge
authorities are enforcing "width" rules on their structures. There's a
bridge around here where the authorities do that. If you have an extra
wide boat, they won't let you tow it across the bridge.


You'd better be damn careful towing that Parker!
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On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:23:30 -0500, John H.
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You'd better be damn careful towing that Parker!


Why?

Transom height should be well within the legal limit.


Arrrrgh!!!
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Transom height should be well within the legal limit.


Arrrrgh!!!


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