Boat towing

[millwrightfisher]

So what's the deal with towing boats over 8'6" wide? Like how many people do it and never get bothered? What's the fine if you are caught doing it?

I'm looking to buy a good fishing boat and see quite a few 10' beam boats for sale, but I gotta be able to trailer a boat. I'm half hour from Cayuga, and 2 hours from Lake Ontario. So would fish cayuga often, but would also want to make trips to Ontario.

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[JakeyBaby]

http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/index.php?/topic/45169-Trailering-on-NYS-Truway?

Alot of information about this here....

[rolmops]

The cops will not bother you. The state police has only one heavy traffic violation and inspection unit in the greater Rochester area. But if you  get in an accident and you do not have the special wide load permit they will throw the book at you. Besides your insurance will not cover you if you cause damage while in violation of traffic rules.

[bandrus1]

The cops will not bother you. The state police has only one heavy traffic violation and inspection unit in the greater Rochester area. But if you  get in an accident and you do not have the special wide load permit they will throw the book at you. Besides your insurance will not cover you if you cause damage while in violation of traffic rules.

 

 

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[jimski2]

A 3/4 ton truck. Yellow flashing lights. A banner with "oversized vehicle" on the front. Daylight and you may be good to go. Well DOT permits?

[millwrightfisher]

Thanks guys, I was trying to see how much the permits actually mattered, unless I'm reading this wrong it looks like they really don't matter much (unless in an accident). Opens up my boat choices a bit

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[skipper19]

Moving a wide beam boat around near lakes isn't going to attract much attention, it's common sights. You're not for hire. No DOT and the only real possibility of the question would be DEC officer or marine sherif attachment at a launch facility. Still not likely but, keep your registration up to date, and your lights, tires, etc in good working order. Avoid getting pulled over for those visual things that create a reason. Drive safe, avoid accidents at all costs.

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[muskiedreams]

 Maybe you shouldn't have given so much info. Your local cops might be reading this.