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endeavor1 01-27-2016 11:13 AM

I've pulled my 43 all over TX, TN, IA, IL,OK,KS and MO with no hassles from the law minus a speeding infraction. My trailer is 50' even with the drive guard. Plan your trip, choose truck stops for fuel and always tell the gawkers it's not your boat your just hauling it...:lolhit:

Boating in TN, KY, AL and MS proved minimally challenging for finding dockage. As mentioned before, let the pointy end hang out or ask if end space is available. We prefer LOTO as it geared to boats like ours. Good luck with the search.

daddy 01-28-2016 05:38 PM


Originally Posted by 1989mach1 (Post 4397480)
My donzi 33 zx beam is 9'4" so I'm a 1% er too


That sure is neat. What are you looking to get out of your post?

1989mach1 01-28-2016 05:49 PM


Originally Posted by daddy (Post 4398053)
That sure is neat. What are you looking to get out of your post?

Pointing out that mine is bigger then yours. That's all

daddy 01-28-2016 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by 1989mach1 (Post 4398060)
Pointing out that mine is bigger then yours. That's all

Oh how nice it would be to be 25 years old again. Kids these days are so disrespectful and unappreciative

1989mach1 01-28-2016 06:16 PM

I wish I was 25 again too

1989mach1 01-28-2016 06:23 PM

Its not disrespect its fact my zx is wider then your outlaw and most v bottom speed boats

1989mach1 01-28-2016 06:24 PM

And appropriate all the help I have ever gotten from here and all my friends where I live.

1989mach1 01-28-2016 06:26 PM

so I can't see you talking about me but carry on

hardcore 01-29-2016 12:58 PM

Defineatly go with the 43 , especially on the great lakes. The ride and safety far out weighs the minor increase in towing inconvienience. All the marinas in Georgian Bay and the North Channel that I have visited in my 44 have always managed to put me somewhere. Several times I have crossed the Bay in groups that have included 32's and 35's during rough water and once we got tied up they always say " I need a 44". If you are on the great lakes go big if you can.

Mark

nailit 01-31-2016 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by nailit (Post 4397508)
I think that trailer set up also affects towing. I.e. My 33 outlaw has a long tongue that makes it pull like a 40ft LOA trailer.
With that said, I don't have any issues towing and really just have to watch where I get fuel to make sure I can swing in.

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Ok, so I actually measured her today. From end of swim platform to ball hitch was 41'6".

Go with the 43, if the boat rides up on the trailer, it could be just like pulling a 32'... Go for the length!!

If the wife still thinks it's too big, have her get in it while it's in the water.. Always feels smaller sitting in it vs. looking at the boat while its on the trailer.


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