Need a good driver
05-19-2017, 10:55 AM
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Need a good driver
My 46 Skater needs a ride down to florida next week. Leaving Grand Raids Michigan on Thursday, and hauling it to Mystic Powerboats in Deland Florida.
It's so close to Memorial Day that I don't think they will issue a permit.
Boat is on a fifth wheel flat tow trailer. It's going to be over width (12' total).
Anybody know somebody with some big balls that can smooth talk a cop if pulled over?
Tom
It's so close to Memorial Day that I don't think they will issue a permit.
Boat is on a fifth wheel flat tow trailer. It's going to be over width (12' total).
Anybody know somebody with some big balls that can smooth talk a cop if pulled over?
Tom
05-19-2017, 11:28 AM
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assuming permits can't be had in time, then you want a CDL driver/operator to pull your dimensional boat from MI through the Buckeye to FL. Assuming the driver has their own authorities, they are taking responsibility for your overwide boat, which shouldn't really be too much issue since proper insurance should be in place...but the cost of a claim, and tying up your boat for repair... Then of coarse are the fines...MI, Tenn, GA,FL maybe ok...the driver MIGHT get away with it in those States, but not OH. The fines...not sure what they would be, but it's more than the fines...it's on the record now, and that of coarse has impact on insurance premiums. And of coarse there is always the possibility of the whole unit being impounded for non-compliance. All that is assuming the trailer is in sound traveling condition to make the trip.
How much are you willing to pay for this adventure?
How much are you willing to pay for this adventure?
05-19-2017, 11:44 AM
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It's a non commercial rig. And I would prefer a driver that doesn't have a cdl. I would do it myself, but I'll be in Canada.
I've hauled a lot of stuff flat with no permits and had no issue
I've hauled a lot of stuff flat with no permits and had no issue
05-19-2017, 12:51 PM
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assuming permits can't be had in time, then you want a CDL driver/operator to pull your dimensional boat from MI through the Buckeye to FL. Assuming the driver has their own authorities, they are taking responsibility for your overwide boat, which shouldn't really be too much issue since proper insurance should be in place...but the cost of a claim, and tying up your boat for repair... Then of coarse are the fines...MI, Tenn, GA,FL maybe ok...the driver MIGHT get away with it in those States, but not OH. The fines...not sure what they would be, but it's more than the fines...it's on the record now, and that of coarse has impact on insurance premiums. And of coarse there is always the possibility of the whole unit being impounded for non-compliance. All that is assuming the trailer is in sound traveling condition to make the trip.
How much are you willing to pay for this adventure?
How much are you willing to pay for this adventure?
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