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trepka2001 wrote:yes, if your only going a short distance but this seems a little far not to run into bridges etc.
Are you suggesting that the bridges won't be high enough?
It is unlikely they will be lower than 15 feet and with a lowboy trailer an F32 can be loaded to get under them.
As others have suggested moving her by water might well be cheaper and certainly more fun. At the end of the trip you will know a whole lot more about your boat.... take advantage of one of the offers here for experienced crew.
Michael
Rum is the reason Pirate's have never ruled the world
Done Dreamin'
1987 President 43' Twin Lehman 225SP Turbo
Highfield 310 Ally 15 HP Yamaha 2cycle
1978 F32 Sedan twin 318 Chry SOLD
Safe Cove Marina, Port Charlotte, FL
Nurse1, When I first bought it, I moved my F-32 by low-boy without removing the bridge. The name of the company is "Associated Boat Transport", they are on the web. They haul all over the United States. When I called they said they were familiar with the Trojan F-32 and they would bring a special trailer because the F-32 was taller than most flybridge boats this length. This special trailer was designed for tall boats. The belly of the trailer allowed the keel to be just inches off the road putting the upper helm and spray shield at 13ft. 11in. But as an added safety measure they hired a "pole car" to lead the way and another pilot car for the rear. The driver was very professional and experienced and already had all the permits needed. As I watched him load my new baby he did everything right. As I followed him down the freeway to it's new home it was obvious he was no rooky. The truck and pilot cars were well communicated as he went under some overpasses and took exits to go around others. It was well worth the $2000. to go 150 mi. in a matter of hours with that kind of care. However, if the boat had been in better condition I would have driven it from Tacoma, Wa. up Puget Sound, out the Straits Of Juan De Fuca, south along the Washington coast and up the Columbia River to Longview, A trip I plan on doing now that the boat is seaworthy. however, with the kind of crew that has offered to go with you and help on your trip, you would not want to miss the experience of a lifetime.
Run the boat if it RUNS.. I brought my F36 from Barnegat inlet to Weymouth Ma(South of Boston) This past May. I had good luck with the boat, and had only 1 fuel issue, water in aft port tank... It was a new boat to be and I learned alot about it.... Ran in to some fog, but other than that it was fun.. Brought 3 Friends....You are going to have to watch the weather now as the winds will turn up a bit..
I have the route planned in the GPS if it would be a helpful..
I went throught the east river it was a great trip. we did it in 3 Days.
Friday 6:00 AM left barnegat to Liberty Landing by 11:30
Saturday 5:30AM Left NYC made it to Thames River (Grotton) River at 1:30 AM
Ran it to bad weather and stayed put Sun -Wed
Wendesday 9:00 AM Left Grotton made it to Weymouth at 5:30 PM
Let me know if you have questions,
We rented an epirb and life raft to be on the safe side total cost $450
i promise you that you would have to remove the flybridge in the area of the country (NY,NJ, CT etc.) your talking about!!! Trust me, I asked EVERY boat hauling company that was interested in hauling it from Boston.
My boat was hauled on a lowboy as well, it didn't matter, old northeast infrastructure.
Most municipalites are only required to provide 13'-6" of overhead clearance... most provide more where practical but the normal limit that does not require a pole car escort or prior route approval is 13' in height.
The f-32 with bridge on a standard trailer does not meet the 13' height limit and I doubt it would with the wind deflector on and props mounted even on a low boy. Doesn't mean it can't be done but route planing and hauling expenses would be significantly higher over longer distances if the 13' max height is exceeded.
trepka2001 wrote:had to remove flybridge and props on my f32 from boston to ny and it was transported on a lowboy.
What was the height of your boat once on the lowboy? I'm moving mine in 10 days and will let you know the height. The shippers expectation is that props and bridge can stay on with only windscreen removed.
Michael
Rum is the reason Pirate's have never ruled the world
Done Dreamin'
1987 President 43' Twin Lehman 225SP Turbo
Highfield 310 Ally 15 HP Yamaha 2cycle
1978 F32 Sedan twin 318 Chry SOLD
Safe Cove Marina, Port Charlotte, FL
I went onto ushipit.com. advertise there for a shipper, the haulers will bid. They have to be insured and licened to bid. My experience of hauling an F28 from Cleveland Ohio to 60 miles east of Dallas Texas was excellent. Cost was $3K and on a hydraulic trailer. He set the boat down right on my cribbing so I can begin rehab of boat. As he used a hydraulic trailer he could get it as low as possible and meet the max height. He also had the correct permits. All and all it went perfect.
Larry Eddington
1984 F-36 Tri Cabin "The Phoenix II"
1978 F-28 "The Phoenix"
Fish Master 2350 Bay Boat
9.5' Dink
I had found a 1990 F-32 for sale down in MD...near Annapolis. The asking price was incredible! but, like my grandfather said,"If it sounds to good to be true......" well, you all know the rest . So, I didn't buy her. I wanted to truck her here close to the Delaware river (please don't ask me why...my rationales would only confuse you guys!!)
I'm still looking and I still see incredible deals all around. I'm being very picky......but I ONLY want an F-32.!!!!
Thanks for all of your help, gang. I will promise to stay in touch
Nurse1
trepka2001 wrote:had to remove flybridge and props on my f32 from boston to ny and it was transported on a lowboy.
What was the height of your boat once on the lowboy? I'm moving mine in 10 days and will let you know the height. The shippers expectation is that props and bridge can stay on with only windscreen removed.
Moved yesterday and the height from steering bolt, which was the highest point once windshield and shifter levers were removed, was 14' 8" loaded on the lowboy trailer. Nothing else was removed.
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Michael
Rum is the reason Pirate's have never ruled the world
Done Dreamin'
1987 President 43' Twin Lehman 225SP Turbo
Highfield 310 Ally 15 HP Yamaha 2cycle
1978 F32 Sedan twin 318 Chry SOLD
Safe Cove Marina, Port Charlotte, FL
. So, I didn't buy her. I wanted to truck her here close to the Delaware river (please don't ask me why...my rationales would only confuse you guys!!) 
