Does anyone have information on what the trailering height is on a Marlin 300; and, if so, what trailer were you using? Is your height measurement to the hardtop or anything mounted on top such as a radar unit, outriggers, etc? Thanks
Trailering a Marlin 300
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In lieu of someone that is trailering their Marlin responding....
Personally, no - but from experience with hundreds and hundreds of boats....... In your Grady owner's manual will be dimensions/specs (avail online, too). The boat will sit roughly 2' off the ground when on a trailer. Does that get you close enough for what you're after?
Personally, no - but from experience with hundreds and hundreds of boats....... In your Grady owner's manual will be dimensions/specs (avail online, too). The boat will sit roughly 2' off the ground when on a trailer. Does that get you close enough for what you're after?
I looked at the specs and the 2017 Marlin has a 9’9” bridge clearance and a 25 inch draft. Added together, that’s 11’10”. Then, adding 2 foot for height off the road puts the trailering height at 13’10”. With that said, I’ll need to check my routes for bridge clearances and make sure there’s nothing under about 14 1/2 feet. Thanks for the feedback.
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Do what you can to minimize weight (fuel, water, waste levels). It's a beast to trailer and in some states you'll need a special permit. The 2' seems about right but should be easy to measure if you have a trailer. Could also shoot GW Cust Service via the web a question. They trailer them to the dealers and should be able to provide info pretty quickly.
Keep in mind the published specs for height probably doesn't include things like radar, outriggers/bases, and other antennas.
Mine is about 13' with the radar. My trailer is a 3 axle built for 15k lbs. It isnt a perfect trailer for the Marlin as it was built for a Cutwater.
I only tow it to the bay once a year in June and back in the fall. I have someone follow as it is too wide to be legal in ca. It works but it is stressful for me.
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I only tow it to the bay once a year in June and back in the fall. I have someone follow as it is too wide to be legal in ca. It works but it is stressful for me.
It is very important to have a cocktail as soon as you are done!!!
Jigstrike: thanks for the input about your trailering experience and your height estimate. I realize I made an error in my calculations above as the Marlin only has a 23 inch draft, which helps on trailering height. I’m curious what your tow vehicle is; I plan to pull this with a Ford F350.