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Many launches would not accommodate such large vessels, so only facilities with large lifts would work much of the time. MM
You should look into all the rules and regulations regarding towable size weight etc. My trailer failed an inspection check on weight and it's braking system and that was after it had been on the road for 16 years. I argued this point with the inspector who was happy to let me continue but he made it clear that if I was involved in any type of accident the first thing the police would do is weigh the trailer. If I was found to be illegal I would not be covered by insurance! That included my tow vehicle which was not rated to tow the weight and I was only 700 lbs over!
Not sure what your insurance companies are like? They are pretty slippery here and will look for any way out of paying and that
was a risk I couldn't afford to take. It cost big time to sort it all out and I think it's a point worth mentioning.
Mike, I do not believe the policeman quoted, even for NZ, which I know nothing legal. If you were 1 mph over the speed limit can insurance company deny the claim? Did you sign a policy stating such? There are policies in the states that will not pay for your loss if you drink and drive and crash, they pay everyone involved, including the leaseor or bank, except the owners equity. This is clearly disclosed in documents attached to the policy. The standard you were told is not insurance if that is true. MM
Did you sign a policy stating such? MM
This is one of the top two insurance companies in Australasia so It's no "back yard deal". I look forward to your thoughts.
It's more the ride there and back, than putting it in the water, which is stressful.
My problem also. 1983 270 10' beam tow truck is a 1-1/2 ton Ford Diesel,{F450} Plenty of truck but still racks my nerves. The load and unload is not the problem with these big boats. It's the idea of what's going to happen if you need to stop fast or loose it.
I just dropped off my 2006 290 DA with the help of a 1999 f350 diesel that I got just for towing this boat. the beam is 9.5 but is not too bad on the road. the boat sits on a new tri axle trailer. the problem for me is breaking. to me it didnt feel like the surge breaks kicked in like they should. if i had to make a sudden stop it would not be possible. knowing that i make sure to keep my distance from vehicles im behind but u never know what some idiot might do. hope this helps. next for me is to chip the truck for a heavy tow setting.