Transporting a Trojan

nurse1 · Post by **nurse1** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 2:58 pm

Hey Gang...
Quick question....if I want to move a Trojan F-32 by truck, must the flybridge come down? for example, from Rhode Island to New jersey.
some people tell me no...and others say yes. Also, who is responsible for removing it, the trucking company or me. Would it be difficult or easy to remove it??? I appreciate all you input!
Thanks Gang.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:53 pm

I would say yes and you would be responsable to remove it . Ist the boat in good shape ? if it is why not run the boat there yourself or hire a captain .

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:26 pm

Hi Nurse1, I just made the trip and I'd love to do it again on your nickle. It is a wonderful trip and you really get to know how wonderful a Trojan is.
Wes

captain don · Post by **captain don** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:40 pm

When I bought my F-32 it was on a trailer and I was able to use the trailer to bring it home and then return the trailer. It was 15 ft. high on the trailer and that is way over the limit for anybody but I pulled it myself with a one ton duelly and stayed off the main roads. I only had to go 140- miles and I did it at daylight on Sunday. I have been told that if I had been stopped I would have been in serious trouble. I probably would not try it again. I didn't hit anything but was vety nervous. Be careful. The flybridge removal depends on the person. Better if you can lift it off in one piece but it's heavy to do by hand. Good luck, Captain Don

MTP · Post by **MTP** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:29 pm

Run the boat yourself......just take it slow and enjoy the view

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:13 pm

nurse1 wrote:Hey Gang...
Quick question....if I want to move a Trojan F-32 by truck, must the flybridge come down? for example, from Rhode Island to New jersey.
some people tell me no...and others say yes.

Yes, it needs to come off.

Also, who is responsible for removing it, the trucking company or me.

You. Most marine yards can do this for you, but it won't be cheap..

Would it be difficult or easy to remove it???

It's about a day's work with two people. I've done it on mine when it was down in Fl.

I would run the boat down via water way...

I appreciate all you input!
Thanks Gang.

trepka2001 · Post by **trepka2001** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:38 pm

flybridge must come off because of power lines, signals and bridges. is also considered a "wide load" at 13' and it would be your responsibility to remove the flybridge or hire a marine mechanic to remove it. i would refrain from allowing a hauling company to do it unless they do this type of work.

4 people can lift and place on the foredeck (bulky) or use the lift at the marina.

i had my f32 moved from boston, ma to western ny and was told by some transporters i would need special permits and escorts but found a guy to haul it for $1600 i believe.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:01 pm

trepka2001 wrote:flybridge must come off because of power lines, signals and bridges.

I disagree with this blanket statement... it is possible to haul a F32 with bridge in place using a low beam trailer.
Using a low boy trailer allowed me to move mine... all I had to do was remove the windshield and tilt the helm console to below the bridge surround height. We then used a highway route that had bridge heights to suit.
Some boats cannot reduce their height and are still moved by selecting routes that allow for the height...

In my experience large boat hauling companies have the required wide load permits in place to cover the transportation regs.

Try these guys:
http://www.andrewstrucking.com/

nurse1 · Post by **nurse1** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:10 pm

Wow....you guys are a wealth of knowledge!! It's like having my own Trojana Encyclopedia at home!! Thanks for all the excellent input...and taking time from your lives to give me great advice. Thanks again

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:17 pm

If you want to move it by water Contact Wes . He just ran his boat from Ct to Va and back a few weekks ago , I will bet he would glad to go along and help . Great guy but hide you orange slice candy or you will never see it again.

g36 · Post by **g36** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:36 am

if wes gets the job maybe he needs a co captain i sure would like to volunteer
hey wes!!!

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:20 am

Count me in too! If the boat is in good enough shape the cost for fuel might be less or equal to the cost of transport and you'd get a good idea of what she's capable of as well as anything that would need to be fixed or improved. We put over 500 miles on the mighty Blue Heron last year and learned just how capable even a 26 was. Now I know that the Erie Canal and Lake Ontario and Lake Oneida are not the ocean, but they can get really really hairy so I'm ready to rock and roll!

trepka2001 · Post by **trepka2001** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:20 pm

ready123 wrote:
trepka2001 wrote:flybridge must come off because of power lines, signals and bridges.
I disagree with this blanket statement... it is possible to haul a F32 with bridge in place using a low beam trailer.
Using a low boy trailer allowed me to move mine... all I had to do was remove the windshield and tilt the helm console to below the bridge surround height. We then used a highway route that had bridge heights to suit.
Some boats cannot reduce their height and are still moved by selecting routes that allow for the height...

In my experience large boat hauling companies have the required wide load permits in place to cover the transportation regs.

Try these guys:
http://www.andrewstrucking.com/

yes, if your only going a short distance but this seems a little far not to run into bridges etc.

also when it comes to permits every state has different rules as well as what permits the trucking companies have. why buy state hauling permits for Nebraska if you don't haul there????

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:28 pm

Available; another crew member for delivery of an F32.

Salary requirements;one beer daily [henceforth to be known as grog], and a place to sleep.

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:06 pm

Hi Nurse1,

I'm retired and stand ready to help you take her to NJ. Where in RI and where in NJ? It's a wonderful trip and our 10 meter handled it beautifully. I do recommend running her there if she's sea worthy.

Wes

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