I'm thinking about getting a Marlin 300 to fish on Lake Michigan in the summer and take it to the South Florida family place in the winter. I've got a 7.3 diesel Excursion and have a towing max of 12,000 lbs. Here are my estimates for towing weights. The boat I'm considering is listed at 7500 dry + 1200 (2-f225s)+ 500 fuel (I'll get it down for trip) + 1,000 boat has generator + other options. I think I can get a heavy duty triple axle aluminum trailer that weighs about 1500 lbs. Adding this all up I come in at 11,700 which is under 12,000 lbs. Am I missing anything?
Also curious if anyone has experience trailering their boat down south and back once a year? I know I'll need permits for the width......how tough is it to line them up across multiple states?
Thanks for any feedback - Dan
Also curious if anyone has experience trailering their boat down south and back once a year? I know I'll need permits for the width......how tough is it to line them up across multiple states?
Thanks for any feedback - Dan