Max Towable Length

[vn911]

Hi,<br /><br />I'm new to boating and don't have a boat yet. I'm in the researching phase. What is the longest boat that can be tow on a trailer (legally). I lived in California. Thanks!<br /><br />vn911

 

[FlyBoyMark]

Re: Max Towable Length

Depends on the tow rig...seen'm upto 36' boats here in Florida behind duelie pickups on reegular basis.

 

[BigBabyLou]

Re: Max Towable Length

Sometimes it's not the length but the width of the load which is exceeded on the road. For example here in TX, the maximum load width is 8'6" (and max length of truck+boat is 65') and anything over that requires special permit, registration (MCD with DOT) and of course high fees.<br /><br />This is the link to the TX site. I tried searching for a CA site but didn't find anything. Maybe you'll have better luck.<br /><br />Have fun with your new boat!<br />Lou

 

[6MISFITZ]

Re: Max Towable Length

BBL is right on the money. Length is right and 8'6" is the magic number for width. Same # for RV width too.<br />However you can go wider but you need permits and those are never cheap. Plus "wide load" signs, lights and or flags etc., but I am sure those change state by state and I am sure there is a weight per axle limit as well.<br /><br />The max. permit width in Canada is much bigger than my charge card so I am guessing it is around 10 feet.

 

[FlyBoyMark]

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RECENTLY...9' wide is now permitted here in Florida on the road with no permit.

 

[vn911]

Re: Max Towable Length

Thank you for the info everybody. I really appreciated it.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Max Towable Length

I do not know the length but the width is 8' 6" or 102 inches in California. After that lot of restrictions