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Dean Ferry 01-20-2021 06:00 AM


Originally Posted by kevlar382 (Post 4773930)
I have pulled a 46 Skater for 5 yrs on a flat trailer with no permits but I did put oversize load signs and flags on the back corners. I have also pulled a 41 Cig CC from MI to FL for 5 yrs with no signs or permits. it is 11ft wide I wouldn't put any signs or flags on a 32, it will just draw attention to you. Do not go into any weight stations or check points like the one at the FL line. You are pulling it illegally and that could change everything if you were to have a bad accident, Sorry didn't mean to ruin your trip. It will be fine, Congrats on your new boat. My bother is redoing a 32 right now, really nice boats.

K,
Thanks for the info/advice, and yeah I thought about the accident scenario, and if my insurance would decline a claim.... But I'm going to take it easy on the way back
Dean

speicher lane 01-20-2021 06:39 AM

If you run an app on your mobile phone like "WAZE", the navi system is helpful in avoiding radar traps, traffic tie ups and alternate routing on the fly.

The big @ss end of a DRW truck really detracts attention to the beam of the boat on a trailer

Dean Ferry 01-20-2021 07:25 AM


Originally Posted by speicher lane (Post 4774021)
If you run an app on your mobile phone like "WAZE", the navi system is helpful in avoiding radar traps, traffic tie ups and alternate routing on the fly.

The big @ss end of a DRW truck really detracts attention to the beam of the boat on a trailer

SL,
Yeah I have WAZE, good idea!
Thanks,
Dean

Wildman_grafix 01-20-2021 09:31 AM


Originally Posted by Dean Ferry (Post 4774028)
SL,
Yeah I have WAZE, good idea!
Thanks,
Dean

We use Waze all the time, works great and I think you have both apple play and google play on your truck so it will display right on the screen.

Fair Chase 01-20-2021 10:11 AM

You could always buy the tilt I have for sale?

speicher lane 01-20-2021 12:30 PM


Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 4774050)
We use Waze all the time, works great and............. .

Just as a FYI for those that go overseas, the same waze works in the EU even better than in North America - shows all the photo radar boxes (active or inactive - sans camera)... and the slowdown points on the Autobahn

Mbam 01-20-2021 01:10 PM

I towed my 36 Cig which has a 9'6" beam back and forth from Chicago to FL for 15 years no problems. Also had some side trips to Michigan and NJ.

I will say the widest part of the boat is up by the windshield so from the transom it didn't look all that wide. I don't remember ever being stopped.

There was the one time the boat would up on it's side in Kentucky............................... however that is a completely different and long story

Pro1 01-20-2021 02:19 PM

Never had an issue. Go for it.

Dean Ferry 01-21-2021 11:16 AM


Originally Posted by Pro1 (Post 4774104)
Never had an issue. Go for it.

P1,
Thanks and I'll be watching your 400R project with interest.
Dean

Eddienel 01-21-2021 11:27 AM

Safe travels Dean...


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