• Trawler Forum Classified Posting Guidelines
    • We expect ads placed to be related to the topic of this forum.
    • Ads that are inactive for 180 days or longer may be moved to the Classified Archive and locked. Ads may be relisted if the item is still current. Alternatively, owners may contact a Moderator to reinstate an archived ad.
    • The Classified section is for advertising, members are asked to refrain from posting discussions to a Classified Ad. Please start a discussion thread or PM the owner for discussions.
    • Do not hijack another member's ad by posting unsolicited commentary. Example: if a member has posted an ad offering an anchor for sale, don't add a post to his thread stating that you have an anchor you'd like to get rid of also. Posts deemed as unsolicited commentary may be removed.
    • For your own security, do NOT include your e-mail or phone number in your ad. Instead request that interested parties contact you via PM (private message) to provide owners contact info.
    • Brokers, Dealers, or those with a commercial interest in a sale are prohibited from posting in Classifieds.
    • Only Trawler Forum Commercial Members may post ads in the Commercial section. You must be a designated Commercial Member to start threads in this section of the forum. (Contact a moderator if you have questions about this)
    • Don't post links to commercial sites where you are also offering the boat, such as eBay, Craigslist or Yachtworld, etc. unless it contains a more in-depth description, additional information or pictures.
    • Place only one ad per item (you may repost only when your ad has expired and been removed).
    For Sale ads MUST include:
    • Asking price
    • Location
    • A Basic Description
    • Clear statement whether you are the owner or non-owner (posting for friend, relative, or acquaintance)
    • Don't forget to select: FOR SALE, WANTED or FREE in the Title block.
    All ads should also include ALL the following:
    • Pertinent maintenance and condition information
    • Exterior picture or pictures
    • Interior picture or pictures (boats)
    For maximum impact & exposure, it is suggested the Ad Title include: Year, Manufacturer, Model, Length, Price, and Location or at the very top of the ad body. When your item has sold or the ad is no longer relevant: Please post a Reply to the ad that the item is SOLD or click "Report Post" on post 1 of the thread to ask a moderator to archive the ad. Ads may be moved or removed by our staff at any time for any reason. All ads must comply with site rules. Thanks for your cooperation.
  • Avoid Scams.

    Our classifieds are free and anyone registered here is welcome to post an ad.
    Be aware that there are unscrupulous folks out there. Avoid any interaction that seems odd to you or �feels� wrong. Inquiries from unknown buyers, buyers �agents� and other non-traditional approaches should be treated with extreme caution.

    Beware of unsolicited contacts offering to put you in touch with someone else who is buying or selling via e-mail or text.

    Do not post your e-mail address or phone number in a classifieds ad.

    Hints that you may be dealing with a Scammer:
    • Seller or Buyer approaches you via a direct email or PM and then steers you to an off-site communication method (text or email).
    • No posts or very few forum posts.
    • Recent forum membership
    • Insists on conducting negotiations via email or text rather than PM
    • Requires payment via Bank Transfer, BitCoin/CryptoCurrency, WesternUnion or other unsecured method.
    • Buyer or Seller suggests Paypal "Friends and Family" payment. Paypal is a good way to arrange payment but an invoice for goods and services should be used rather than "Friends and Family". "Friends and Family" avoids fees BUT there is no recourse if the transaction runs aground. Friends and Family is for gifts only. There is no protection for Friends and Family transactions, so never ever use it to buy something.
    • Declines to allow viewing the item before proceeding with the transaction.

Wanted: Tow my 36' CC from St Pete area to Key West

The friendliest place on the web for anyone who enjoys boating.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
Status
Not open for further replies.

bigfishxxl

Newbie
Joined
Jul 7, 2015
Messages
3
Location
USA
Interested in towing a 36' center console to Key West?

I need the boat in Key West around the first week of August. If you're a cruiser heading down to Key West from the St Pete area contact me at 727-234-0915.
I've towed boats like this behind bigger sportfisherman (40-70'), and you couldn't tell it was there. I'm sure it would tow as well or better behind a 36'+ trawler. Boat is a 36' Dakota with (3) 300 HP motors and perfectly seaworthy (it's not going to start sinking on you on the way down). Probably weighs 8-10k. Would be willing to pay $750 each way, so if you were planning on a trip to KW this would certainly help you with fuel cost. Give me a call even if you're only available for one leg of the trip, I can always bring the boat back on it's own bottom if I have to. I just hate 200 mile trips on these kinds of boats.
 
Oh Cardude! This sounds perfect for you!
 
Lmafo, our 17' dusky hull takes a knot of our speed I can only imagine what a 36 would do. Is the Dakota the same hull as the Marlin, Marlago, cigarette and etc?
 
I think the Dakota is now manufactured by a company called Sonic. I don't know much about outboard boats, just doing this as a favor for someone I run a larger boat for. I also run a 60' sport fish w/1000 hp Cat C-32's and have towed a comparable boat with it. The difference in fuel consumption was less than 2 gph (at 1000 rpm) towing vs not towing. I'll probably end up driving the thing down. I'm just not a big fan of this kind of boat unless the seas are running 4-6 (inches, not feet) or less. A trip that would have a 20 year old salivating has me pre-booking an appointment with a chiropractor.
 
Not to insult your intelligence...but at $750 each way...for a few bucks more, someone with a hydraulic trailer won't take it by land?
 
I just got someone with a 48 Grand Banks, but to answer your question
I got a couple quotes to ship by land, and they were both around $1500 (each way). That's very close to what it would have cost in fuel, and I could be there in four hours.
Now let me see if I can figure out how to delete this post (my first time using this forum)
 
I just got someone with a 48 Grand Banks, but to answer your question
I got a couple quotes to ship by land, and they were both around $1500 (each way). That's very close to what it would have cost in fuel, and I could be there in four hours.
Now let me see if I can figure out how to delete this post (my first time using this forum)

Would you like a moderator to delete this thread?
 
Oh Cardude! This sounds perfect for you!


????

300hp x3 ??

I would like to DRIVE that sucker to Key West. No rolly seas going 50mph!

A few cases of beer. I could be there in 4 hours!!!

?
 
Last edited:
You shouldn't delete the thread. This is an awesome way for people to become aware of how to make fuel $$$$. It sounds a little low on price to me, But concept is fine. Too bad it's not around Cape Cod!
 
There is a legal liability issue. Being 'hired' to tow another vessel brings a whole other set of legal responsibility on the Tower. If any vessel that is over 26' is engaged in towing for hire the operator must be USCG licensed for towing.

The other part would be the owner of the boat being towed would probably be uninsured for damage during the trip (having engaged an illegal tow)

On a good day, nothing would probably happen. But if 'it' hits the fan insurance would be an issue.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Latest posts

Back
Top Bottom