How feasible is trucking a boat cross-country. - Page 2

alohasailing · 13-03-2007, 02:41

Thanks everyone for the replies, that gives me alot of insight into the situation, and gives me some homework to do.
Alohasailing

kydivemaster · 13-03-2007, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachbum

A s a heavy haul driver, I can tell you that up to 12ft you won't need escorts, unless the road in the seatlle area requires one.

From Ca up to their the permits would coast city, or co and state of Ca. 16 bucks each, Or 8 bucks and I think Wa. will be about 15 0r 20 dollars plus permit company fees if the truck doesn't have annuals. that will add about 100 bucks to the permits

Thank you. I used a f-superduty with a 5 speed 7.3 diesel.

markpj23 · 13-03-2007, 17:39

Does anyone know the maximum height that can be trucked? I'm guessing that the keel would have to be unbolted for trucking to be an option for me.

kydivemaster · 13-03-2007, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by markpj23

Does anyone know the maximum height that can be trucked? I'm guessing that the keel would have to be unbolted for trucking to be an option for me.

13feet 6inches top to ground on trailer....

Keith

hellosailor · 13-03-2007, 17:55

Again, the rules will vary by state. There's a design spec for the interstate and defense highway system (that may be 13'6") based on the height required to transport a main battle tank on a transport. But that's not a state rule.

In California, it is 14'. See:
California Commercial Driver Handbook - Section 1 - Introduction
and you may need a commercial driver's license depending on weight and other issues. There may also be weight limits posted on your route, you'll need to confirm those ahead too.

You really need to check each state that you intend to pass through. One reason trucking companies charge more than gas money--is because they need to keep on top of all the rules, for all the states, with the changes every year.

GordMay · 28-03-2007, 03:24

There’s another alternative to overland transport (depending on locations) - float-on / float-off sea transport.
Dockwise Yacht Transport:
Web: Dockwise Yacht Transport
Tel: 954-525-8707 (Catalina Bujor)
Email: pr@dockwise-yt.com

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markpj23 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cruising the Keys Boat: Manta 42 - "Nauticat" Posts: 1,089 Images: 47	Does anyone know the maximum height that can be trucked? I'm guessing that the keel would have to be unbolted for trucking to be an option for me. __________________ Mark

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GordMay CF Adviser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 13,558 Images: 233	There’s another alternative to overland transport (depending on locations) - float-on / float-off sea transport. Dockwise Yacht Transport: Web: Dockwise Yacht Transport Tel: 954-525-8707 (Catalina Bujor) Email: pr@dockwise-yt.com __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - s/v"Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?" Custom Search CF ➥ http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=01...%3A2lb6ozabif0

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alohasailing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Thanks everyone for the replies, that gives me alot of insight into the situation, and gives me some homework to do. Alohasailing

13-03-2007, 17:55	#20
hellosailor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,302	Again, the rules will vary by state. There's a design spec for the interstate and defense highway system (that may be 13'6") based on the height required to transport a main battle tank on a transport. But that's not a state rule. In California, it is 14'. See: California Commercial Driver Handbook - Section 1 - Introduction and you may need a commercial driver's license depending on weight and other issues. There may also be weight limits posted on your route, you'll need to confirm those ahead too. You really need to check each state that you intend to pass through. One reason trucking companies charge more than gas money--is because they need to keep on top of all the rules, for all the states, with the changes every year.