equilit
New Member
- Mar 18, 2016
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- Boat Info
- 2004 280 DA 496 Mag BIII - Simrad NSS7 Evo2 / Simrad 4G
1996 Four Winns 190 Horizon OMC Cobra Dlx
- Engines
- Mercruiser 496 Mag BIII (280 DA)
Volvo Penta / OMC Cobra 190 HP (190 Horiz)
Your local department of transportation office should have a map showing overhead clearance for bridges and overpasses. I picked one up and keep it in the tow vehicle. I tow a 2004 280 with radar on a custom aluminum trailer. I measured the clearance by rolling the storage door down to the top of the radar and measuring both sides of the door to the floor. (obviously only one side should be necessary, but this is not a measurement to be read incorrectly). Your boat will be different than mine but 13 feet 2 inches is my measurement. I tow this around west Michigan and have checked clearance on all of the roads that I intend to use. The map in the truck is there in case of a detour. Honestly, I have more heartburn about low hanging tree branches than bridges and overpasses (which are almost always marked). I do not want to replace my arch, but would not be excited to remove it for towing. It seems like it may already be a potential location for rain intrusion. Just do your homework and it will be fine.