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Storm n Norman- I have the 232 gulfstream as well with twin 150 yamaha 4 strokes.
We just got it a month ago. Tried to decide between the gulfstram and journey and beam
was a factor. The gulfstream is a little to wide to trailer but it is still very trailerable. It is
also much more stable than the journey. The gulfstream is actually larger than the journey
as well. The journey lenth includes the integrated motor mount which the gulfstream
does not. For virtually the same price there was no question.
Bucktales,
Everyone will tell you to "yeah, go ahead and do it and don't worry about it". I don't agree.
The tow permits can vary quite a bit from state to state. I used to be an over the road driver some years back, but the width has not changed since then. Maximum width without a permit in most every state is 8'6". Over that and you're considered overwidth and are subject to different rules and regs.
The bit about the insurance company as stated above holds a lot of truth. There are many things in life that we take for granted. For instance, (anology that's got a point in that it's an everyday occurrance) if you have a TV antenna on your roof and if it's not properly grounded and then gets hit by lightning causing your house to burn down........... your insurance company has a way out not to pay for damages and they WILL use it.
Check out the rules -permits are needed and fines can be high. Some over width rules in a lot of states prohibit towing an overwidth load on Sundays. This has to do with limited areas on bridges, tunnels, etc. and the accessibility by emergency equipment, amount of traffic, etc.
I sent you a .PDF file with the rules for Virginia. If you look in the DMV section for our state (unfortuantely you don't have a location in your profile) you must go to the commercial section for overwidth towing rules.
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Sandtiger
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"FISH'N TIME"
I callled Maryland Transportation Authority. Yes, you do need a wide-load permit and you
have to display a wide load banner. The cost was fairly cheap for MD permits.
Its 500$ for a full year, or 30$ on a monthly basis.
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Ken Lahr
Round-Tuit
Grady Golfstream 236,
Always gased and ready for an emergency fishing trip!