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well after getting pulled over on the way home last fall decided to get a permit 100.00 and some paper work you also have to send them proof of 500,000 liability insurance. permit is good for 1 year you also have to put tow vehicle and plate # on permit not sure how that would work if you use a different truck and get checked
Billy Joe...I've wondered about the permitting process with Ohio law. What is the width limit that necessitates the permit? I have heard it said that up around the lake they'll usually cut you some slack if you're just moving in or out of storage or going for repairs, I hope that's true. Good luck with your move. Thank you.
Just wondering what kind of boat you have? I was looking last fall for a dock for this upcoming season and all the people I asked about trailering in a 27 Sportcraft said they don't bother you? Really makes me wonder now....
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We have a 280 proline offshore. 10.5 beam, last time we towed it, it was the same. But they told us what roads we would go and when we could tow it.
I would bet if you had to use a different tow vehicle just a phone call to let them know and update the records would be enough. But if you have questions now I would ask early
mines a 27 sport also 102 is legal width been pulling for 5 years even to olcott NY twice pulled my 28 wellcraft for 6 years before that never had a problem i guess its just the luck of the draw
Thanks Billy Joe just curious as to where they stopped you?
Sometimes it is just the luck, my 27 bow rider is 9.5 wide we just pulled it the same way they tell us to take the proline and on the same times. Made it up with no issues. It's not coming back unless something.major goes wrong.
I pulled it all the way from SC with no permits, maybe I got lucky
That’s for sure I’ve been all over Michigan and Ontario never had any issues knock on wood.
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Just ask the cop..... Does this boat make my truck look big? lol
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i towed my 10' 28' sea ray from new Hampshire to Muncie in then towed it from Muncie to Geneva ohio without a permit. but i was a little dense about towing a wide load. but i didn't have any problems with the cops. but then i found out about all the rules that goes with towing a wide load. so i sold the big boat and got a smaller boat.
If you buy the 1 year permit, it terminates the day your insurance is to renew.Quote:
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Is the 500,000 liability on the vehicle or boat?
your vehicle thanks for the heads up on exp date will have to look into that
102 inches wide is legal width , above that requires permit.. need wide load signs and flags on front of vehicle and rear of boat.... biggest problem is if you get side swiped or cause accident without proper signs, flags etc, you probably going to have lawsuit on your hands . I think there is a law that allows you to move your boat if within 5 miles of lake but would check first... my biggest concern still would be the liability .. hope this helps..