Trailering 33’ Grady-white express

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Has anyone trailered a 33’ if so builder of trailer? Just local area to store boat periodically
 
mitetemk said:
Has anyone trailered a 33’ if so builder of trailer? Just local area to store boat periodically
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I did once. It was friend's 33. We had a police escort thru town on the way to the destination.

It can be trailered with a heavy-duty diesel truck. You have two main hurdles; it's over wide and over high. The width is manageable; you just keep an eye out thru your mirrors and know your route and it's width limitations ahead of time. The height is another thing; Your over 13' 6" so power lines, tree branches and low roofs in gas stations become problematical.

To be legal and go by the book, you need permits as you've exceeded height & width limitations. If your trailering a short distance, as you mentioned, you might see what your local options would be. I wouldn't tow anything illegally; your insurance might not be valid and who knows what other ramifications you could face.

You'll come in around 16k or a bit more with the weight of the boat & trailer.

I'm not sure of the trailer manufacturer that I moved my friend's boat with. There are several that could build one for you. Loadmaster comes to mind, Continental..I'm sure there are others.
 
I have to agree with Reelserious. By the time you buy a truck that can tow it, a trailer that can haul it, insure it, and get permits and all....way cheaper to pay for a few short hauls.
I get my 265 express hauled ($200 for a local haul & block) and its only a 9'7" beam and half the weight of a 330.
It sucks that I can't pull it whenever and work on it but thats what I get for moving up from a 20 footer.

That's a huge boat. You might be stuck hauling out at a marina and blocking it in their yard. Otherwise you might have to remove the top to travel local roads.
 
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My daughter found me a trailer for my 330, just before Florence was expected to arrive. I opted out. I just cannot imagine attempting pull that out on a ramp (At least the ramps around here) and do any road travel. I trailered my 280 Sundancer for winter and storms, and it was bad enough and. only had a 9'10" beam and radar arch.
 
The 330 is a sled to trailer. I've never seen it done to be honest. Most are yard kept in my area.
 
themikehyde said:
My daughter found me a trailer for my 330, just before Florence was expected to arrive. I opted out. I just cannot imagine attempting pull that out on a ramp (At least the ramps around here) and do any road travel. I trailered my 280 Sundancer for winter and storms, and it was bad enough and. only had a 9'10" beam and radar arch.
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That sized boat can be lifted with slings and placed on the trailer by the yard then launched that way on the return. No ramp drama that way.
With the money you’ve got tied up in that boat I don’t know why you’d want to play trucker with it. Hire a pro that’s bonded / insured and has the experience for the job. Your car insurance covers what’s towed, sure but that’s until you hit them with a massive claim.
I drive a diesel 5500 dually (medical card required) pulling a 36’ gooseneck trailer and I’ll tell you there are a lot of variables in that which don’t exist when towing smaller trailers.
Routes taken become much tighter and other drivers around you will add to the fun as well.
If you think other drivers can do stupid things try pulling a big rig. It has to be experienced to be believed.
Let the pro have the headache.
 
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I have a 300 marlin and a trailer. I keep it at my home from December-May, then tow it to the bay(30 miles) and put it in a slip for fishing season. I use a 1 ton diesel truck to tow it. It tows fine, but I have someone follow close, as its over wide, and I
don't bother with the permits. I stress the whole time and there is a pucker up factor, but I save slip fees. As soon as the boat hits the water I breathe way easier. Just thinking about it makes me need a cocktail.
 
All I can say is this seems ill advised to trailer the 33 for almost any reason except by a hauler. But what do I know... Good luck.
 
Lt. Mike,= & Fishtales,
I Totally agree. The 280 Sea Ray was enough of a pain to trailer home for the winter. I let the yard handle the 330!!

Themikehyde
 
The 330 is a BEAST. I personally wouldn't trailer one for more than a 1/4 mile but that's me. Haul it out for service very near the boat ramp...
 
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