Can anyone give us a fairly close idea of how much the 26 Hunter weights when on trailer (including trailer weight)& with water ballast drained ?? Thanks. T Vogel
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Boat specs.
The boat specs lists its displacement at 5,000 pounds with a ballast of 2,000 pounds. Sitting on the trailer with the ballast tank empty you have a starting weight of 3,000 pounds. Add an outboard engine, fuel, batteries, anchor, provisions, water and all the other suff you keep aboard it should weight at least 4,000 pounds. With a 1,500 pounds trailer you are looking at a towing weight of 5,500 pounds.
The boat specs lists its displacement at 5,000 pounds with a ballast of 2,000 pounds. Sitting on the trailer with the ballast tank empty you have a starting weight of 3,000 pounds. Add an outboard engine, fuel, batteries, anchor, provisions, water and all the other suff you keep aboard it should weight at least 4,000 pounds. With a 1,500 pounds trailer you are looking at a towing weight of 5,500 pounds.
Just weighed mine last week
4760 on the trailer axles + tongue weight of 520, 5280 give or take a few pounds.
4760 on the trailer axles + tongue weight of 520, 5280 give or take a few pounds.
Mine...
Heading out with enough stuff for a couple of weeks - 6,000. I've weighed it several times. That doesn't include the tongue weight which I estimate at 700 lbs.
Heading out with enough stuff for a couple of weeks - 6,000. I've weighed it several times. That doesn't include the tongue weight which I estimate at 700 lbs.
26' Hunter, boat & trailer weight
Thanks so much! This is exactly what we were guestimating.... We aren't hauling her filled to live aboard, just hauling her home empty to store for the winter. There is no water, food, or extras packed on the boat. She's pretty much empty. Really appreciate your response. Just what I wanted to hear!! Teresa & Cliff, Kent, Ohio
Thanks so much! This is exactly what we were guestimating.... We aren't hauling her filled to live aboard, just hauling her home empty to store for the winter. There is no water, food, or extras packed on the boat. She's pretty much empty. Really appreciate your response. Just what I wanted to hear!! Teresa & Cliff, Kent, Ohio
26' Hunter, boat & trailer weight for hauling
Thanks ever so much! We figure that without storing water, clothing, food and extras your estimate is just about right!! We are hauling it home from Eastern Pennsylvania after just purchasing her. The Pennsylvannia Dept. of Transportation, sure makes obtaining a hauling permit seriously difficult. We are frazzled. Got any suggestions and advise on that?? Thanks in advance for your response. We know we are going to LOVE this boat. Teresa & Cliff Kent, Ohio
Thanks ever so much! We figure that without storing water, clothing, food and extras your estimate is just about right!! We are hauling it home from Eastern Pennsylvania after just purchasing her. The Pennsylvannia Dept. of Transportation, sure makes obtaining a hauling permit seriously difficult. We are frazzled. Got any suggestions and advise on that?? Thanks in advance for your response. We know we are going to LOVE this boat. Teresa & Cliff Kent, Ohio
Hitch and go
In the five years I've been reading the posts on this site, the consensus has been to go without permits. That is what most us are doing and I can't recall a sinle posting of someone being stopped. Lots of discussion about whether your insurance would cover you if you had an accident, but no one seems to have ever had the misfortune. You are 6 inches over in most states, however, it seems that few autorities are concerned with recreational boaters and the round contours of the hull make it difficult to guage, let alone, measure.
In the five years I've been reading the posts on this site, the consensus has been to go without permits. That is what most us are doing and I can't recall a sinle posting of someone being stopped. Lots of discussion about whether your insurance would cover you if you had an accident, but no one seems to have ever had the misfortune. You are 6 inches over in most states, however, it seems that few autorities are concerned with recreational boaters and the round contours of the hull make it difficult to guage, let alone, measure.
Permit ! We don't need no stinking permit !
Never even considered that the boat may be out of spec for hauling on highway. I have never heard of anyone being stopped or questioned. As was stated, motor carrier enforcement is concerned with commercial vehicles and they enforce those regs. Doubt you would ever, ever be bothered. Also, I was an agent for one of the big three insurance writers for over ten years and have a hard time believing that a claim could be denied on such an esoteric point. Base your argument on the Full Faith and Credit clause in the Constitution. What is acceptable in one state entitles you to coverage in any state. Heck, some states don't require plates on trailers. Ticket you in their jurisdiction, yes, but coverage would be extended by your company in all 50 states and the great white north.
Never even considered that the boat may be out of spec for hauling on highway. I have never heard of anyone being stopped or questioned. As was stated, motor carrier enforcement is concerned with commercial vehicles and they enforce those regs. Doubt you would ever, ever be bothered. Also, I was an agent for one of the big three insurance writers for over ten years and have a hard time believing that a claim could be denied on such an esoteric point. Base your argument on the Full Faith and Credit clause in the Constitution. What is acceptable in one state entitles you to coverage in any state. Heck, some states don't require plates on trailers. Ticket you in their jurisdiction, yes, but coverage would be extended by your company in all 50 states and the great white north.
weight and width
my 260 with all the stuff weighs in at 6000 lbs down the road, including tongue weight, about 600 lbs. I've towed all over the western US and mexico and never had a problem with being over width.
my 260 with all the stuff weighs in at 6000 lbs down the road, including tongue weight, about 600 lbs. I've towed all over the western US and mexico and never had a problem with being over width.
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