G grady 306 bimini Well-Known Member Joined Mar 29, 2009 Messages 83 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location West Dennis, MA Jun 30, 2009 #1 Does anyone know when trailering a boat weather the width is measured by the beam of the boat or the width of the trailer? Thanks your help is greatly apprecated!
Does anyone know when trailering a boat weather the width is measured by the beam of the boat or the width of the trailer? Thanks your help is greatly apprecated!
C charlesretired Member Joined Jun 30, 2009 Messages 16 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Ocean City Maryland Jun 30, 2009 #2 The measurment is taken at the widest point, be it the beam of the boat or the trailer
H Hoghunter Well-Known Member Joined Nov 16, 2006 Messages 82 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Snohomish, WA Jun 30, 2009 #3 charlesretired said: The measurment is taken at the widest point, be it the beam of the boat or the trailer Click to expand... Ditto, at the widest point.
charlesretired said: The measurment is taken at the widest point, be it the beam of the boat or the trailer Click to expand... Ditto, at the widest point.
M mjtyszki Member Joined May 1, 2008 Messages 21 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Austin Tx Jul 1, 2009 #4 Your state will have maximum width limitations based on both. Most states your boats beam limit is 8'6" and your trailer width max is 8'. Here is a good site that lists trailer and load width and lengths by state. http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm
Your state will have maximum width limitations based on both. Most states your boats beam limit is 8'6" and your trailer width max is 8'. Here is a good site that lists trailer and load width and lengths by state. http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm
G grady 306 bimini Well-Known Member Joined Mar 29, 2009 Messages 83 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location West Dennis, MA Jul 1, 2009 #5 since i will obviosly need a permit to trailer a boat that is 9'6'' how much will it cost and what will i have to do??
since i will obviosly need a permit to trailer a boat that is 9'6'' how much will it cost and what will i have to do??
G grady23 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 20, 2005 Messages 490 Reaction score 14 Points 18 Location Maryland Jul 7, 2009 #6 Contact the D.O.T. in each state you intend to trailer thru. Restrictions will vary from state-to-state.
Contact the D.O.T. in each state you intend to trailer thru. Restrictions will vary from state-to-state.
