best route for trailering boat from NC to NS ?

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 23:16:31 GMT, "Don White" <white.RemoveThis@nsknospm.sympatico.ca>
wrote:

 >
 >"Courtney Thomas" <ccthomas.RemoveThis@joimail.com> wrote in message
 >news:4197EEB6.7090204@joimail.com...
  >> I need to haul my boat, using a tractor-trailer rig, from NC to Port
  >> Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia and would like to know the best route.
  >>
  >> By best I mean those compromises that most suitably consider: safety,
  >> cost, time, traffic, road conditions & any other constraints worthily
  >> considered.
  >>
  >> The boat is about 40' long, 12' high and the rig is about 60' long & GVW
  >> about 50k lbs.
  >>
 >
 >The I-95 seems to be popular. I wonder if there are any restrictions on it.


What is the maximum width of your trailer & boat?

8' 6" is the maximum width that can be legally towed on the highways of most
U.S. states without being an considered a Wide Load. In some states Wide
Loads need to have a Permit, can only be on the highway during certain
daylight hours and may also require an escort when what's being towed is
very big. You've probably seen this for sections of manufactured homes being
moved over a highway. For a chart of the Towing Laws in the various states
and info on overwide towing, see
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.trailerboats.com/site_page_1483/index.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.trailerboats.com/site_page_1483/index.cfm</a>

It's smartest to call the Motor Vehicle Department in each of the states in
which you will be towing to find out the current requirements for towing
wide loads in those states.

I-95 is probably your best bet in the U.S., but going around Washington, DC,
New York City and Boston.

Sandy<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: best route for trailering boat from NC to NS ? 

 >I need to haul my boat, using a tractor-trailer rig, from NC to Port
 >Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia and would like to know the best route.

I would think that whomever you contracted for the hauling would already
have routes to the northeast. We have hauled large utility and travel
trailers that way, going 95 and taking 495 around Washington and 695 around
Baltimore and using the Key Bridge. Take the Perth Amboy exit off the NJ
Turnpike and going on 287 and around to the Tappan zee Bridge and then back
over on 95. From there it is to the 395 up through Worcester to the 495
around Boston and back to 95. Another way is 95 to Providence and take the
295 around to 495. Again we have not anything as heavy as what you listed,
but it would give you some ideas. Another thought besides the tolls is the
escorts.

Leanne<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: best route for trailering boat from NC to NS ? 

if it's wide, you ain't getting on the NJTP.


"Leanne" <leanne.RemoveThis@islc.net> wrote in message
news:cn91n10b45@enews4.newsguy.com...
  > >I need to haul my boat, using a tractor-trailer rig, from NC to
Port
  > >Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia and would like to know the best route.
 >
 > I would think that whomever you contracted for the hauling would
already
 > have routes to the northeast. We have hauled large utility and
travel
 > trailers that way, going 95 and taking 495 around Washington and 695
around
 > Baltimore and using the Key Bridge. Take the Perth Amboy exit off
the NJ
 > Turnpike and going on 287 and around to the Tappan zee Bridge and
then back
 > over on 95. From there it is to the 395 up through Worcester to the
495
 > around Boston and back to 95. Another way is 95 to Providence and
take the
 > 295 around to 495. Again we have not anything as heavy as what you
listed,
 > but it would give you some ideas. Another thought besides the tolls
is the
 > escorts.
 >
 > Leanne
 >
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 >> Stay informed about: best route for trailering boat from NC to NS ? 

You note how tall the boat is, but you do not say if that is while on the
trailer or not.
If it is too tall you get into issues with bridges - (I've yet to see a lift
bridge on a road)

If you are hiring a legitimate / profiessional to move your boat, leave it
to them, but make sure you get references and insurance. A 40' boat is no
small undertaking on a trailer.

If you are still intent on doing yourself, you are best advised to contact
the Transportation Dept of each State and Province you plan to travel
through.

If the height exceeds a certain limit, you need a special permit. I know in
Ontario, that permit also includes routing directions which specify travel
times, roads, and lanes (many bridges are arcs) among other things. Some
States require lead and even following vehicles depending on the trailer
load.




"Courtney Thomas" <ccthomas DeleteThis @joimail.com> wrote in message
news:4197EEB6.7090204@joimail.com...
 >I need to haul my boat, using a tractor-trailer rig, from NC to Port
 >Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia and would like to know the best route.
 >
 > By best I mean those compromises that most suitably consider: safety,
 > cost, time, traffic, road conditions & any other constraints worthily
 > considered.
 >
 > The boat is about 40' long, 12' high and the rig is about 60' long & GVW
 > about 50k lbs.
 >
 > Appreciatively,
 > Courtney
 > --
 > s/v Mutiny
 > Rhodes Bounty II
 > lying Oriental, NC
 > WDB5619
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: best route for trailering boat from NC to NS ? 

On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:58:13 -0500, "Matt" <silver.mm DeleteThis @sympatico.ca> wrote:

 >You note how tall the boat is, but you do not say if that is while on the
 >trailer or not.

Also, you still have not told us the width at the widest point when the boat
is on the trailer.

Width and heigth can be more important and more limiting to waht you want to
do than length is.

Sandy<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: best route for trailering boat from NC to NS ? 

I appreciate your interest.

This boat has been hauled from Me. to Fl. by truck so there's no
question about it being doable.

Width is 10'3" and height above ground approx. 12.5'. Length is of no
concern.

Cordially,
Courtney



Sandyon66XYZ.RemoveThis@comcast.net wrote:

 > On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:58:13 -0500, "Matt" <silver.mm.RemoveThis@sympatico.ca> wrote:
 >
 >
  >>You note how tall the boat is, but you do not say if that is while on the
  >>trailer or not.
  >>
 >
 > Also, you still have not told us the width at the widest point when the boat
 > is on the trailer.
 >
 > Width and heigth can be more important and more limiting to waht you want to
 > do than length is.
 >
 > Sandy
 >


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s/v Mutiny
Rhodes Bounty II
lying Oriental, NC
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