Permit to tow ?

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Rick

Rick

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Oct 5, 2004
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Hunter 420 Passage San Diego
O.K., I'm such a "Newbie". Don't know a thing about towing a sailboat. Response to previous post indicates that permit may be required to tow anything larger than a Hunter 260 because of the "beam" which I just figured out is the "width" in layman's terms. Anybody have any ideas? Maybe it would be cheaper to have it professionally moved once or twice a year rather than to tow it myself ?
 
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Andy

Professional towing by Bubba

How much you paying? I'll pull that puppy! Yeah you might be slightly overwidth but I would think that a "professional" tow would get less slack with the law than and owner/individual. Call you local highway dept and ask (then report back here now ya hear!). You may just be restricted to certain days an hours for a "slightly overwidth" load. Its been years since I moved equipment but as I think there is "wide load" and then there is "oversized load". Be sure and let us all know.
 
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Bob Howie

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Jun 12, 2004
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How big is the boat? Your truck?

You didn't say how big your boat is, but towing a boat above 21-22 feet in length can be a challenge...and a liability. I've got a 30-ft Hunter, I can rent a trailer that will haul it and I have a 1-ton truck. I can guarantee you that "no way, no how" would I consider towing it myself! Let a pro do it...and most pros I know AREN'T named "Bubba!" Sorry, Andy!!
 
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Andy

Buba Bob and Bubba Andy

Bob, My reply was meant to be a little sarcastic. I wouldn't touch pulling your 30 or my 29.5 with my Silverado. I would not however be to afraid to pull a "trailerable" Hunter 26 with a full size pickup. Whattabout the 26' owners? What would you do?
 
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Bob Howie

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Jun 12, 2004
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Sarcasm..and Mo' Sarcasm

Andy, I was amused by "Bubba Boat Towing Ink." Hey, down here, Bubba and his three brothers would be out there trying to do it!! Last year, that scenario resulted in a 32' Catalina getting dumped smack dab in the middle of the highway!! So, I applaud your humor. As far as the 26' is concerned, I agree with you. A lot of those around here have daggerboard keeps and crank up. Some don't, but most who trailer those around here have nicely-built, substantial trailers that well-support the boats and rig. And, most who tow those use 3/4-tons or 1-tons/duallies and never seem to have a problem. As with all things, not exceeding one's limitations will keep one out of trouble. Best, Bubba Bob
 
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