Trailer Trawler
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Docktopus
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Have a look at the 28’ Ranger Tugs. They have the 8’ beam needed.
Overwidth annual permits are available from some states. Just search your DOT for 'over dimensional'...a heckuva lot there so read closely....usually a sub heading for 'transport of personal boat'.
One note, it will require $2mil liability insurance...so if needed explore an umbrella to bump you up.
Look at Rosborough "Pocket Trawlers." They are now making "RHIB Trawlers" instead, but I haven't seen any of those in person so I can't comment. The pocket trawlers seemed like a pretty good compromise.
Adopo
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Here are some good articles and links, although these really are more like powerboats. When I think of Trawler I think of displacement speeds? But I guess the word Trawler has been expanded over the years.
Here's a link to a thread on TF, where I did find the Nimble Nomad. That to me is more like a Trawler.
www.trawlerforum.com
trailertrawlerlife.com
Here's a link to a thread on TF, where I did find the Nimble Nomad. That to me is more like a Trawler.
Trailerable Trawler List
New member here. I’m beginning to be in the market for a trailerable trawler, so I’m first looking for a list of models to consider. Here are my demands: 1. Trailerable- to be towed with F250. Don’t want to push the limits here. I realize the more of a pain it is to tow/launch the less we...
www.trawlerforum.com
Trailerable Trawler – Kismet is Cruising USA and Canada
Flexibility, mobility and affordability of a trailerable trawler is fast becoming the wave of the future in boating.
trailertrawlerlife.com
Adopo
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BTW, I just had a trailer made for my boat, had it overbuilt. Got sick and tired of half arsed truckers brining crap trailers that did not work. Also, I have a trailer whenever I need it, can move the boat, and work on it out of the water etc.
If you need one made, there is a company in West Columbia SC that made this especially for the Fairchild Scout, I think they have made four-
Mine cost around $17,500 for my 30 foot boat. You could get one lest costly and I suppose you could pay more. They could make one for just about any boat.
Here is an example of what it might look like (pre-Hinckley refurbishment). It is a chore for me moving a boat like this, so I normally hire a company to do the moving, but it cost far less. An example is from Savannah to Lake Keowee, roughly $800.00. So, if the boat you find does not have one, don't hesitate to have one built.
BTW if anyone is looking for a true project boat, that Scout on the other side of the camper can probably be practically picked up for nothing. It is a total project, owner has ill health, and has been sitting for years, Hinckley Savannah.
If you need one made, there is a company in West Columbia SC that made this especially for the Fairchild Scout, I think they have made four-
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Here is an example of what it might look like (pre-Hinckley refurbishment). It is a chore for me moving a boat like this, so I normally hire a company to do the moving, but it cost far less. An example is from Savannah to Lake Keowee, roughly $800.00. So, if the boat you find does not have one, don't hesitate to have one built.
BTW if anyone is looking for a true project boat, that Scout on the other side of the camper can probably be practically picked up for nothing. It is a total project, owner has ill health, and has been sitting for years, Hinckley Savannah.
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Cargile
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Au contraire shipmate! Most trailer trawlers have less than a 9' beam. That is why they are called "trailer trawlers". I own one at 28' 8'beam. I am looking at it now, as I type, sitting on its trailer. There is a group on facebook named Trailer Trawlers. The OP should have a look at it. Outstanding resource. I pull mine with a Ford F-250 diesel. The boat and trailer weigh around 6500 lbs. I bought it in Michigan and pulled it 1100 miles down the interstate to Florida sans permits at a steady 65 mph. The diesel purred at 11.5 mpg. Easy peasy.
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