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britinusa
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Initially Posted - 12/22/2007 : 08:42:08

Awhile aback, we discussed the issue of the trailering width limit in various states and I believe it was mentioned that in Georgia it's 8' wide, but could not find a definitive document searching the web for trailering limitations in Florida. However I did happen upon this note in the boatus site.
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Ventilation

(Boats built after August 1, 1980)
At least two ventilator ducts for the purpose of efficiently ventilating every closed compartment that contains a gasoline engine and every closed compartment containing a gasoline tank, except for those having permanently installed tanks which vent outside the boat and contain no unprotected electrical devices. Also, engine compartments containing a gasoline engine having a cranking motor must contain power operated exhaust blowers which can be controlled from the instrument panel.
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Now, if I read that correctly, we should have 2 ventilator ducts for the helm's seat fuel locker.. Is that how you guys read it?

Of course, 'literally' our fuel locker might not be a 'closed compartment', and ambiguously might not be relevant as it has no 'unprotected electrical devices'.

Ref: http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/statelaws/Florida.html#Age

and.... if anyone knows a good official reference to the trailering limits in Florida & Georgia????
Paul

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Moved up to C34 Eximius

Updated August 2015

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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 12/22/2007 : 09:07:15

Here you go Paul.
[url="http://www.readybrake.com/state_laws.html"]This should work for you.[/url]

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Response Posted - 12/22/2007 : 10:07:33

Paul
Have the US Coast Guard give your boat a safety inspection.
This will be a real treat. Usually they don't miss a thing also they sure can come up with answers to your questions.

paulj

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 12/22/2007 : 10:58:03

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Tom Potter
 Here you go Paul.
[url="http://www.readybrake.com/state_laws.html"]This should work for you.[/url]
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Thanks Tom, should have guessed you would know where to find the trailering info!

Here's the results for a florida search:
An "X" next to an item means it's required in that State.
State: Florida
Speed Limit: 65
Length: N/A
Width: 8.6'
Height: 13.6'
Max Length: 60
Max Weight: 3,000
Safety Chains: X
Stop Lights: X
Tail Lights: X
Clearance Lights: X
License Lights: X
Turn Signals: X
Reflectors: X
Flares: N/A
Breakaway Brakes: X
Tiedowns: X
Two Trailers: No
Insurance: Yes

So now the real dilema!
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Max Weight: 3,000 <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Which means.. If I could find a trailer & boat with a beam of 8'6" weighing less than 3,000lbs and a combined (truck,trailer,boat) length <= 60', then I can drag it down the highway at up to 65 mph.

Paul

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Response Posted - 12/22/2007 : 12:41:37

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe these figures are for towing a vehicle behind a motor home.

There are thousands of trailerable boats that are towed everyday that weigh more than 3,000 pounds.

GaryB
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Kemah,TX

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Response Posted - 12/22/2007 : 12:41:44

Paul, I've done a lot of research on towing for my job, the "max weight" field on this web site is miss leading. I believe what they are trying to say here is that the 3000# max weight is the limit you can have BEFORE you are required to have trailer brakes on your trailer. Each state sets this, Ga. used to be 2500 but they raised it to 3000 a few years ago.

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Response Posted - 12/22/2007 : 12:48:40

Tom,

I believe you are correct. Here's a link to the American Boating Assoc. website and it states that 3000#'s is the max weight without trailer brakes.

http://www.americanboating.org/towing.asp

GaryB
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Kemah, TX

Edited by - GaryB on 12/22/2007 12:49:56

britinusa
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Response Posted - 12/22/2007 : 13:30:48

Thanks Tom & Gary, those numbers make more sense.

Now, if someone would make a 30' 8'6beamed trailer sailer.... Even I would be tempted.

Off topic for this thread, but how would a long narrow boat handle? (if you reply why not start a new thread.)

Paul

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 12/22/2007 : 15:09:10

It is wider so you would need a permit but here is a 32 footer I would love to have and trailer. It can go into water just inches deep.

[url="http://www.seawardyachts.com/32rk.html?"]Seaward 32 RK[/url]

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 12/22/2007 : 16:20:37

That's a nice looking boat.

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Response Posted - 12/23/2007 : 15:28:12

Saw this in Newport last year... 39' x 7'4"
http://www.containeryachts.com/

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 12/23/2007 : 16:12:06

Dave, I recall seeing that post here. When I looked at the pics then I thought it was one heck of a compromise but a very neat concept all the same.
It seems to have a really short mast for a boat that length and is not particularly suitable for sailing in skinny waters, but then if you can toss 250,000 into a box then .....

Paul

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Response Posted - 12/23/2007 : 16:35:57

With that little beam, yer gonna hafta give up some rig and/or have some deep ballast... I think I'd rather charter a boat on the other side than put that much into a boat that skinny.

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 12/23/2007 16:36:37

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