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10 ft. beam hauling restrictions

I'm forgetting. I think that boats with an 8 ft. beam is the limit for hauling without special permits on US interstates and state highways. But I've also heard up to 11 ft.

which is it? Thanks!

tschnautz
Sep 9
2006
The need to buy a *BIG* truck. Harry
Sep 10
I'm not sure, but mine is 8.5' and I've had no problems. I would hope the dealer would have told me if there was to be a problem.

--Mike

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MGG
Sep 10
Most states it's 8'6" without a "wide load" permit. With "wide load" permit, can go up to 11 feet in some states. Permit involves an annual fee, under specified size does not require a chase or pilot car, and may restrict towing to daylight hours only.

Check local regs.

Chuck
Sep 9
Thats;' kind of what I was thinking , Chuck. I'll check in with the local Sec of State license branch monday. I'll say, they"ought": to know.... tschnautz
Sep 10
Check this article from Trailer Boats http://www.trailerboats.com/images/elements/944947_chap 8 tbtg05.pdf

They usually run it ever year or two.

Bert

Bert
Sep 10
Most state are 8.5 ft for max with wo special permit.

Cheers

Capt Jack R..

Jack
Sep 10
Sort of.

On Federal highways, the limit is 9 feet without marker or permits, 10 feet with a "Wide Load" markers on the trailer within proper weight limits without a permit. Permitting and escort required over 10 feet up to a overall limit of 12 feet

Special permits over 12 feet require routing surveys, civil escort, daylight only and operating hours are restricted. Depending on the load being carried, it may require a police escort.

State regulations for state highways may be different, but most of the time they follow Federal guidelines. For instance, in CT, it's 8.6' but in RI it's 9'.

Shortwave
Sep 11
Thaks guys, Besides the 28 ft Pontoon, I'm also entertaining the thought of a 28 ft. cruiser w/10 ft. beam, and wondering what I would be dealing with. tschnautz
Sep 10
   

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