Bought a an old blue thunder
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Bought a an old blue thunder
Ok bought this boat Now i need to move it from Ny to TX. Its on a great trailer with surge brakes do i need a permit? boat is 11'6 wide gonna pull with dodge Cummins power not an issue! The boat has an "OVER SIZED LOAD" sign any ideas?
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Anything over 8' 6" wide needs a permit. If it were a 9' v bottom you could get away without permits. You need to check each state and see what the regulations and permit $$ are. Every state is different.
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You probably know the history...down here they are legendary for their ability to handle rough seas at high speed. They are not light and fast but will stay on course and in seas that beat everyone else up...run you down!!
A pair of 700 Horse BBC's or better still Big Diesels with 1000 # of TQ will move that big rascal.
A pair of 700 Horse BBC's or better still Big Diesels with 1000 # of TQ will move that big rascal.
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Couple things I forgot to mention. Typically NY will not deal with you directly.............they require you to work thru a permit company. Also most states limit you to day time travel on Monday thru Friday with some states allowing travel up until noon on Saturday. You'd be pulling whats called a "one time" permit and the effective dates of the permit are different in each state...........typically they are in effect for 3 days to 1 week from the travel date you pull them for. All the requirements will be spelled out on each state permit for that state. So anyway, that is what's involved with getting permits to do it by the book. None of it is a big deal really, just takes some time and pre-planning to get it all coordinated properly so some guys will take thier chances with no permits and hope for the best. If anything changes and you decide not to do it yourself get in touch and we can give you a quote.
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Rob you use permits now Back in the day you used that special tape measure when towing the Motor City Magic cat.
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Ok Thanks for all the Help I am going to permit for all the States, found a reasonable company! Also Thanks Tom will see you in a few days. Ok here is how the Cat is powered anyone feel free to comment good or bad. Brand new 546 big blocks with Aluminum heads topped off with whipple Super Chargers, 800 Dominator Carbs MSD electronics, 900hp each. Connected to Brand New Huber 1450 Transmissions with rebuilt SSM-3 Drives. You need to see the Props!!! Perhaps just a step up from the ultimate party Barge! Also Tom, Rob has starboard engine running sweet! Just some fouled plugs I will post pics when able, needs lip stick and rouge!