Towing a boat wider then 8'6"

[NDT]

hey guys,

I was wonder how many people have boats say 9 1/2' to 10' wide that tow regularly. Looking at the rules of the road, 10'9" is maximum with out a pilot.

Do you need a wide load permit?
From what I can find, you need a load load banner across the rear and front of the truck/boat. Does that sound correct?

Any knowledge shared would be much appreciated.

 

[SteelyDan]

You need a wide load permit. It gets added to your insurance. Around 420 bucks annually if I recall.

 

[NDT]

Can you get a yearly wide load permit or do you have to get a new permit every time you move the boat?

 

[trophywife]

get it only when you move the boat,, you only need red flags at the widest point and back corners, no wide load sign... last time i got one it was 30 bucks for 24hrs.?

 

[sawgrinder]

You need red flags on each corner ,permits are $15 for single one way trip, $30 for multi trips good for 30 days and can buy over the phone

 

[bigdogeh]

wide load permit, 30 bucks a month, (phone in and print) red flags on each corner, No wide load banners required. (for 9'6" anyways) As others have mentioned...
I also put a red flag at the farthest point at the back of the boat since the boat overhangs the back of the trailer by the legal amount....
Make sure you have a heavy trailer license (endorsement) or better if hauling a heavy boat. ... or your learners and someone in the truck that does.