Towing 9'3" beam boats

[Swede]

What's the rule for towing larger beam boats? Say a Grady White Gulf or a Albemarle

[Tower Todd]

Anything over 8'6" is overwidth and you need a permit and overwidth signs. With that being said.........nevermind.

TT

[Troy]

Originally Posted by Swede

What's the rule for towing larger beam boats? Say a Grady White Gulf or a Albemarle

We don't tow our gulfstream far (mainly because our trailer is on it's last legs) but when we do we don't get a permit. We just do it. Sometimes I'll follow behind in my car to "block" any cops or anyone getting to close.

[Swede]

Thanks, Todd.

[GuideBoy]

What TT said... and there's several restrictions about when/where you can tow; and rules for displaying your wide load signs on front/back and flags at the widest point of the towed vessel. Don't have my notes with me right now (I called DOT cuz i couldn't find anything on their website) but the 30day permits were like $30 or $60, annual ones more, obviously.

Again, What TT said "never mind" Just make sure you've got the widest trailer possible so the the chines don't extend beyond the fender wells.

my 2 pennies.

[Badfish232]

I just tow my Gulfstream and dont really worry about it. Usually it is to Westport, Sieku, or Neah Bay.

[Alfred]

I asked a friend who works for the Calif. Hiway Patrol. Most CHP do not care and do not know the restrictions. That said here is the guide lines:
1. Lanes are about 11 ft wide.
2. Over 8' 6" you can only drive between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:00 am, at night.
3. 9' 6", I think is the max, without a permit, and you drive during the night.
4. Over 9' 6" but less then 10.6 ft., you should have a permit, each time you use the road and have a other car with signs.
These are some guidelines and sizes may vary some. Do some research for yourself to be safe.

[barnettm]

You guys must be independantly wealthy to be even asking questions like this!!

[patker2101]

ask the Fish Nazzi, he does that for a living

[Hoghunter]

Originally Posted by Alfred

I asked a friend who works for the Calif. Hiway Patrol. Most CHP do not care and do not know the restrictions. That said here is the guide lines:
1. Lanes are about 11 ft wide.
2. Over 8' 6" you can only drive between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:00 am, at night.
3. 9' 6", I think is the max, without a permit, and you drive during the night.
4. Over 9' 6" but less then 10.6 ft., you should have a permit, each time you use the road and have a other car with signs.
These are some guidelines and sizes may vary some. Do some research for yourself to be safe.

Alfred, I don't know where you got the above but those aren't the regs in Washington, Oregon or Canada.

The regs in this state are: You can tow anything up to 10' wide anytime of the day with your overwidth permit. Anything over 10' (9' on a couple of bridges and smaller highways) cannot travel pretty much during the hours of 6am to 9am and 3pm to 7pm. This is only on the main highways between here and Portland.

I've been towing a Grady for years with a 10'7" beam and have never been stopped. I only put the signs on when traveling over 50 miles. This state is by far the most expensive for permits. I can get a one year permit in Oregon or Canada for $7 to $15. Here it will cost you over a $100 for a few months. So I usually don't even mess with the permits in this state as the price they charge is ridiculous.

[fishnazzi]

ok lets cut the crap.......WA State a monthly permit is $20 if you get it at the DOT office. You can call and they will send you a form on fax or email. The State of Washington is feeling the fuel crunch. I know last year there push was pulling over p/u's pulling trailers CHECKING THE WEIGHT RATING of the tralier(IF over 12,000lbs gotta have a class A cdl) and checking width and height measurement. If you are involved in an accident and no permit...............your party. Pilot cars are only required if your width is MORE then 11' on two lane roads(one in the ft and rear.....TWO CARS) 12' wide in Seattle city limits. over 14' wide on the interstate. 14'6" in the height requirement in WA for a pole car.That CA stuff must have come after a few beers.........17'6' before a ploe car is required. Over 12' wide and you need 1 rear car. You can travel sunrise to sunset except for city curfews. Though ca allows night travel it is ONLY AN OPTION NOT A REQUIREMENT. All of the 48 states require a permit and banners if YOUR OVERALL width (NOT THE WIDTH OF BOAT ONLY) is more then 8'6". BOTTOM LINE IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT WITH OUT A PERMIT HAULING OVERSIZE OR OVER WEIGHT ANY LAWYER IN THE WORLD WILL HAVE YOU FOR LUNCH. CHECK YOUR CAR INSURANCE POLICY.........."IF DRIVER IS FOUND NEGLIGANT DRIVER MAY NOT BE INSURED........." Why take the chance a couple banners 4 red flags and a monthly permit........3 day permits(in a row.......not your choice) are $10. If all that seems to much or you don't have a trailer for your boat...........we do give me a call!!!! Good luck and drive safe.

[fishnazzi]

Originally Posted by Hoghunter

Alfred, I don't know where you got the above but those aren't the regs in Washington, Oregon or Canada.

The regs in this state are: You can tow anything up to 10' wide anytime of the day with your overwidth permit. Anything over 10' (9' on a couple of bridges and smaller highways) cannot travel pretty much during the hours of 6am to 9am and 3pm to 7pm. This is only on the main highways between here and Portland.

I've been towing a Grady for years with a 10'7" beam and have never been stopped. I only put the signs on when traveling over 50 miles. This state is by far the most expensive for permits. I can get a one year permit in Oregon or Canada for $7 to $15. Here it will cost you over a $100 for a few months. So I usually don't even mess with the permits in this state as the price they charge is ridiculous.

Canada (BC) monthlies are $30 are good only to 11'6" on width. We have yearly for OR to but it cost quite a bit more then $15.........I'll have to check permit tommorrow but more then $15.....