Trailering info on 27 - 30 feet

[E. Batrum]

Please help with advice about trailering a 27 to 30 foot Catalina

 

[LISA]

WE TRAILER OUR 270

WE BOUGHT A DODGE RAM 4X4 1/2 TON WITH A 318 V8 ENGINE. OTHER THAN A TRANSMISSION COOLER AND 10,000LB HITCH, WE HAD ALL WE NEEDED. THE BOAT HAS A TANDEM AXLE CUSTOM TRAILER. YOU SHOULD GET WIDE LOAD PERMITS AND A SIGN. WE HAVE TOWED IT WITH AND WITHOUT A PERMITS. EVEN THOUGH A POLICE OFFICER STOPPED US ONCE WHEN WE DIDN'T HAVE A PERMIT FOR A LOOSE LICENSE PLATE, HE NEVER NOTICED THE EXTRA WIDTH.

 

[Sloopercat]

Check regs

The '27 is just an inch or two too wide to tow legally. You may get by. Check the regs for max width. I am quite sure you will need a wide load permit. The 30 would probably get noticed by the authorities since it is way too wide.

 

[Joe Passanisi]

Trailering

How far are you going to tow it and how frequently are you going to tow it?

 

[Douglas G Young]

Wide load permit required

Most states require a wide load permit.

 

[Gary Jensen]

California Law

I see that you are located here in California. The law permits you to trailer without restrictions / permits on trailers less than 8 ' 6". If your trailer or load is wider you will require a permit. Other restrictions are made on wide loads EG: time travel...check with your local CHP office..