Biggest Trailerable Sundancer?

I defenitely won't go more than 12'. I live in beautiful S. FL and never leave the state unless there is a HURRICANE or on VACATION. My limitation now is my side yard. I can do 12' but the boat will be uncomfortably close to the house (within inches).

I think I'll go with a 300 (10.6 beam) or 310 (11.2) in the 98-03 range.

PS are there restrictions for EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS like HURICANES?


thanks for the greats responses!!!
 
Woody said:
How they expect someone to get their boat to the water not during a weekend is beyond me.:huh:


This is how it’s done here for over widths that are 12’ or less. No operation during the following times:

-between 4pm and 11pm on Sunday
-between 4pm and 11pm on Friday between the 4th Friday in May and Labor Day
-between 4pm and 11pm on any holiday
-between 4pm and 11pm on the day before any holiday except when Independence Day falls on a Sunday

I'm curious as to what they do in NJ.
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It's something similar in PA/NJ. I'm not exactly sure off hand. I remember looking into it years ago and NJ seems to be a stickler on the permitting side of things.

Doug
 
A friend hauls his 300 to a different spot every year as part of his vacation. He has been all over the country.

A fellow on the old Regal towed his 3560 with a diesel dually. His rig was ~60' long when all was hitched. I would go with the biggest you can afford and can tow.
 
I towed our 300DB from Jax Fl to NC. I got all the permits on line for FL, GA, SC and NC. I think total was $100, with GA being the most expensive. I never got pulled over and checked. I was told I had to stop at every weigh station. When I did, I was never weighed and it appeared they did not like me stopping.

I think NC just recently changed their law where you can tow at night, weekends.

I think 30' is about the max with a 10'beam that I would tow unless it is a very short distance.

I just found out the cost of shipping my boat to Seattle via one of the boat shippers. Estimate is 11 to 12K.:wow:

Looks, like I will make the trip myself.
 
LmannyR said:
My limitation now is my side yard. I can do 12' but the boat will be uncomfortably close to the house (within inches).
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Close to the house, I hear you on that one! I'm less than two inches on this side and I actually hang OVER the fence on the other side. Fortunately I have a great neighbor that doesn't mind!!




I agree with buying the biggest boat possible. Once you get over 10 feet, it doesn't matter if it's 10'6" or 12' since it won't really matter once you are on the road. If I had an additional six inches on each side, I don't think it would change the way I drive or handle it. Might as well go for it!! :grin:
 
Sundancer said:
Close to the house, I hear you on that one! I'm less than two inches on this side and I actually hang OVER the fence on the other side. Fortunately I have a great neighbor that doesn't mind!!

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HOLY (add choice word here). In that case, it'll be a 330...i don't know. I didn't measure that close!!! Yikes. Before I can go that close the house central a/c compressor will have to move.

Anyone know what the permit cost for FL (below 12' of coarse)?

It would be a dream to get a 10'+ beam boat! mmmmm
 
On a side note, you guys quoting towing weights realize that many of those limits include the weight of the tow vehicle as well, right? Yours may not, but it's worth looking into so no one is putting their family's safety at risk.
 
Carpedmman said:
I had a trailer for my 330 and it worked like a breeze! It was a triple axle and was pulled with your exact truck as well as another friends F350 Diesel Dually. Weight is around 13,500lbs depending on how much fuel I have in the tanks. Beam is 11'6".

Good Luck! GO BIG!
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Just an FYI...most people SEVERELY underestimate the load they are trailering.

Recently, I put my truck, trailer and boat on a scale (both vehicles had just gotten a full load of fuel)...

The combined weight........


24,000 LBS!!!!!


That puts my 2006 290 at about 14,000 lbs (+ trailer weight (2.5K) + truck (7.5K)).

I would assume that your 330 would weigh a bit more than my 290.
 
I weighed the boat on the trailer coming out of winter storage. It was right at 12,500. I figured by the time I added fuel, water and gear I would have added another 1,000 lbs to the total. That puts me slightly over 80% of the tow rating and well within the GCWR. I always figured that the older boats were heavier, but I routinely see newer boats that are smaller that weigh more than mine?

Go for the biggest boat you can stomach! You won't regret it. No one EVER says, I should have gone smaller!!
 
Sundancer said:
I weighed the boat on the trailer coming out of winter storage. It was right at 12,500. I figured by the time I added fuel, water and gear I would have added another 1,000 lbs to the total. That puts me slightly over 80% of the tow rating and well within the GCWR. I always figured that the older boats were heavier, but I routinely see newer boats that are smaller that weigh more than mine?

Go for the biggest boat you can stomach! You won't regret it. No one EVER says, I should have gone smaller!!
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I have a couple of friends in my cruise club that own a 300DA (2004 - 2006). They tell me that their 300's weigh in at 17,500 pounds.
 
LmannyR said:
HOLY (add choice word here). In that case, it'll be a 330...i don't know. I didn't measure that close!!! Yikes. Before I can go that close the house central a/c compressor will have to move.

Anyone know what the permit cost for FL (below 12' of coarse)?

It would be a dream to get a 10'+ beam boat! mmmmm
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Check here:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/onestoppermitting/


My truck/trailer/boat was 22500lbs Boat was 12500
 
You guys are going to yell at me but here's my load with my truck.I pulled this home from Tampa to Daytona on 4th of July right past the weight station(DOT) on I4 at about 65mph and they did nothing.You can get away with this stuff in Florida mostly because it is flat and visibility is very good.

You really just need some seat time with big stuff.My former job years back was Marine Transport.My 1st two was a 42' cruiser.We did it with a F350 and full Hydro trailer.Yes, we had all permits/pole&chase car but it was from Halifax Harbor in Daytona to Coconut Grove Miami.The trailer tires touched the lines the whole way.It just puts things into perspective.

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My truck is rated 15K pounds with 5th wheel. I'm thinking 310, 300, 290aj, or 290da.

What do 5th wheel trailers of this size weigh?

12k with weight distrobution hitch.
 
How about towing this:

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The Bill Collector said:
does this count...?
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Mark:

That counts if you park that in your driveway or next to the house and drive the truck to and from the water every weekend! :thumbsup: At least we don't have to worry about the tow rating of your vehicle!!! :grin:


As far as scales, there is no need to stop. They are only interested in commercial vehicles and won't even give you a second look. Well, they will give you a second look only because they would rather be on our boats than working, but you can't blame them!!
 
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