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    Trailering a big boat-gctid394105

    Anyone here trailer a 3288?

    From specs I found, base boat weight is only 12,500 pounds, so Im guessing it should weigh less than 16,000 on trailer, probably considerably less with an aluminum trailer.

    Im shopping around for one and would rather keep it on the dry than in the water as it seems it would be healthier for the boat and easier on the wallet and much more convenient for working on it. (at $300 or more for in water moorage, a brand-new aluminum trailer would be paid for in less than 3 years).

    And before some of you have heart attacks and say it can't be done, it's unsafe, it's illegal, only an idiot would do it, etc., I have a one ton diesel truck, I live a couple miles from the ramp, and Im in a "marine friendly" town that commonly has huge commercial fishing boats being pulled around. I have yet to see one that has "wide load" banners on it and most do not even have lp's or lights. The police don't hassle them here.
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    I found a 1989 Shore lander triple axle 18,000 trailer for my 2001 3000 scr Maxum for around $3500.00. I have done a little fixing up but for half the price of a new one it works well for me. Here in Illinois you better know the trailering laws or you will get a ticket.

    That pulling machine of yours is not cheap to operate either. $$$$$$$$

    Not having a slip with that big of a boat will get old very quickly.IMHO

    My trailer gives me the option of going anywhere to store it for the winter season and its that way that it has paid for itself.

    Good luck to you......

    Roger:arr
    2001 Maxum 3000 SCR
    Twin 5.0L w/ Bravo 2

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      #3
      Have you towed it yet, to see how it is? My trailer is for a 28 footer and I find it a little awkward so far. One thing: if you find yourself on your boat to hang out or take it for a spin, that will probably stop - you will want at least a full day to make it worth launching.

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        #4
        I drive semi for a living. When I bought my 3270 I donated a 3 axle galvinized trailer that was rated for 15.000 lbs to charity. I also had a 1 ton truck. I did not want to fool with the permits & insurance to tow an 11 1/2 wide load. Not to mention the mirrors. You will need to prove insurance to get the oversize load permit. You should start by talking to your insurance agent!
        Ernie
        1986 3270
        Volvo 305s

        MMSI 338130047
        Lake Michigan

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          #5
          Aye, the Captain of Amore' self trailers his 3270 and will be along shortly. :livid:

          Main deal is the arch if your boat has one. Although if you are going a short distance you might be able to sneak by. Here in washington it's 14 feet and change.

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            #6
            Your 1 ton truck will most likely handle the weight with little or no problem. Your choice of tow vehicles is the least of your worries. Being able to make your way through narrow streets and up and down hills would be the biggest issue. I'm very familiar with Bellingham; and much of the town (although boat friendly in culture) is not boat friendly for trailering a 32 footer with an 11'6" beam. Imagine towing the boat up Alabama hill, along Sunset, through the narrow winding roads around lake Whatcom, through Fairhaven, or going through downtown to get in and out of Squalicum Harbor. These are not roads I would feel comfortable towing a 32XX through. Just my two cents...

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              #7
              Your right!!!! Its better for your boat for one reason....... after the first couple of times launching it and retrieving it you will look at it sitting the driveway and say "aw too much trouble to just go out for a couple of hours" sooooo way less hours of use:hammer

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                iceclimber wrote:
                Aye, the Captain of Amore' self trailers his 3270 and will be along shortly. :livid:

                Main deal is the arch if your boat has one. Although if you are going a short distance you might be able to sneak by. Here in washington it's 14 feet and change.
                I work very closely with all the various law enforcement entities in this area(except for fish and game) so permits, or lack thereof, will not be an issue.

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                  Ofishal wrote:
                  Your right!!!! Its better for your boat for one reason....... after the first couple of times launching it and retrieving it you will look at it sitting the driveway and say "aw too much trouble to just go out for a couple of hours" sooooo way less hours of use:hammer
                  For a couple hour use I have a 1952 and a 2252. The 3288 wouldn't make it very far anyway in a couple hours. The closest place I usually go to is Friday Harbor, and thats 30 miles. It would be just for weekend cruises or longer.

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                    Astral Blue wrote:
                    Your 1 ton truck will most likely handle the weight with little or no problem. Your choice of tow vehicles is the least of your worries. Being able to make your way through narrow streets and up and down hills would be the biggest issue. I'm very familiar with Bellingham; and much of the town (although boat friendly in culture) is not boat friendly for trailering a 32 footer with an 11'6" beam. Imagine towing the boat up Alabama hill, along Sunset, through the narrow winding roads around lake Whatcom, through Fairhaven, or going through downtown to get in and out of Squalicum Harbor. These are not roads I would feel comfortable towing a 32XX through. Just my two cents...
                    You're right. And I live up on Alabama hill. I wouldn't be able to store it here though, already have 2 boats in front of the house.

                    Id look for somewhere down by the water, or maybe even Blaine.

                    But it would be cool to take it on the lake for the weekend and watch all the hippies look in horror.

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                      #11
                      We have 3 members of our club hauling 30-32' boats on trailers.

                      Here in Florida, required is a wide load permit which (aledgedly) restricts which roads you may use, and times. However, the members sadi you are almost never stopped and asked for the permits. Their boats are express cruiser style, soa flybridge is not involved.

                      Now, that said, as said above, check with your state laws. ALL states limit total vehicle length and length of the tow. The heights are limited by the DOT at 13.5', although most modern bridges are

                      14'+. My 2452 on the trailer is 12.6' off the road. A boat with a flying bridge, forget it. Some states require a commercial operators license because of the weight, lengthy, and/or width. Check with your local hiway patrol. THEY are the ones who will ticket you.

                      What you really have to protect yourself against is some Bozo running into you. The cops arrive and you have no permit, violating a road weight limit, or hours, or something else you overlooked, and are ticketed, now you are assuming a portion of the fault. Had a guy I knw who's trailer was broadsided by a guy running a red light. His trailer brakes were disabled. He had one h**l of a time with the insurance, because the state trooper wrote him for improper brakes. The other guys insurance finally paid, but he needed an attorney.

                      You can get away with a lot until something goes wrong.......
                      Captharv 2001 2452
                      "When the draft of your boat exceeds the depth of water, you are aground"

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                        #12
                        green650 wrote:


                        But it would be cool to take it on the lake for the weekend and watch all the hippies look in horror.
                        Seeing a boat that size in Lake Whatcom would be priceless. Our old 24 felt huge, but we had a great time.

                        After trailering down Lakeway/Holley to the harbor a time or two, we opted to instead go up to the Guide and use Sqaulicum Way. Pretty easy.

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                          #13
                          I've had towed 32'smy many many times. Mine though is an express so I dont have to worry about height. What you need to do is preinspect the route for bridges and low power lines. If there aren't any then you are good to go.

                          As for the over width make sure you have wide load signs and flags on all 4 corner widest points. The cara are no problem they srive under the rake of the boat. Semi trucks you have to look out for because you could hit them with the gunwhale of the boat
                          1989 Avanti 3450 Sunbridge
                          twin 454's
                          MV Mar-Y-Sol
                          1979 Bayliner Conquest 3150 hardtop ocean express.
                          Twin chevy 350's inboard
                          Ben- Jamin
                          spokane Washington

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                            #14
                            From specs I found, base boat weight is only 12,500 pounds, so Im guessing it should weigh less than 16,000 on trailer, probably considerably less with an aluminum trailer.
                            The 3055 with a steel trailer is 16k total on the road. So you're going to be quite a bit more than that unless you go with aluminum, which is going to be hugely expensive. You really need to do this with a fifth wheel, not flat tow.

                            Also the width is daunting. You're going to be wider than many road lanes. You will have to never get into a construction zone, or you'll knock over every marker.

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                              #15
                              green650 wrote:


                              But it would be cool to take it on the lake for the weekend and watch all the hippies look in horror.
                              32 foot trailer: $6000

                              Launch fee: $10

                              Watching hippies look at you in horror: Priceless!

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