Interstate Trailer Sailing

[rgranger]

Ditto LeeandRick and will add ..................... most states allow boats that are less than 8'6” to travel without a wide load permit. If your boat or the trailer guide posts exceed that, you will need a wide load permit to travel. You will need a separate permit for every state you pass through, and you will need to obtain them before your trip.

Uh…
The H170 has a 7’ beam

 

[Rick Webb]

Were it me I'd put new bearings in and keep the old ones as spares

 

[Tater]

Were it me I'd put new bearings in and keep the old ones as spares

When the holidays are over, I will get the boat off the trailer and pull the wheels. I'm getting new tires and at least one W/T assembly for a spare. I'll get the bearing numbers and replace them. I have a few other things to do as well. Thanks.

FWIW, the boat isn't going to the beach for the reason previously stated.
"There will be plenty of help to launch but..... That help will be a bunch of kids that insist on having a fully stocked cooler. I don't feel like arguing, with a bunch of drunk kids, that they must wear a PFD. "

 

[USS Flasher]

No trailer registration required in Alabama for single axle trailers. If your boat registration is current and you will be in Florida for less than 90 days your good to go. I take a 17' trailer sailor to Pensacola for a couple of weeks each summer.

 

[Donzi Davinchi]

Ditto LeeandRick and will add ..................... most states allow boats that are less than 8'6” to travel without a wide load permit. If your boat or the trailer guide posts exceed that, you will need a wide load permit to travel. You will need a separate permit for every state you pass through, and you will need to obtain them before your trip.

You really do not need a wide load permit if you are pulling your own trailer and boat. i can tell you from many trips around the country with a 12 ft. wide boat. i thought I did and was pulled over and checked. The cop looked at my permit then asked for my DOT nunbers . I told him it was my boat and had the regestration to prove it. He asked why did I get a WL permit? if its your boat you do not need one.

 

[sail sfbay]

To be fair, if you tow over boat trailer > 8.5' wide it is prudent to check with each state on their permit requirements.

 

[rgranger]

To be fair, if you tow over boat trailer > 8.5' wide it is prudent to check with each state on their permit requirements.

Yep. Virginia requires it for any boat over 8.5" but I've seen a lot of 10" boats on the road. I think it is someplace in the $25 range to get one.

 

[Tater]

I just put homemade guides on the trailer. I used PVC and they are angled to the boat. That put the ends at about 8'. Legal, yes. Safe, no. They were just perfect to catch me in the face. A heat gun fixed the issue.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Post photo of guide on poles

 

[Rick Webb]

I just put homemade guides on the trailer. I used PVC and they are angled to the boat. That put the ends at about 8'. Legal, yes. Safe, no. They were just perfect to catch me in the face. A heat gun fixed the issue.

Fixed the face?

 

[rgranger]

Fixed the face?

Hahaha

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

 

[Tater]

Ha Ha! You guys need to go sailing.

Dave, I ran a 2x4 across the trailer and attached long bolts to it. I put PVC pipe over the bolts and secured it.
The 2x4 also cradles the center board. I'll post a photo tonight.

 

[Tater]

Post photo of guide on poles

Dave, they aren't pretty but very functional. I can go solo if desired.