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mno55 · Post by **mno55** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:56 pm

I just bought a 1973 32, sport fish
Does any one know the hight of this. For me to bring it home it is a 10 hr cruse. I was hoping to get an idea of the hight to talk to a hauler.
Thanks mitch

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:31 pm

if you can motor it to your homeport in most likely be cheaper. But I'm sure someone will have the ht. for you soon.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 5:56 pm

10 hours by water isn't much. Hauling might cost 1/2 as much as you paid for the boat.

Sorry - don't know the height for trailering.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:47 pm

Be careful with a hauler many are scammers that have poor equipment and no insurance . the bid low then raise the price before you get your boat back .

mno55 · Post by **mno55** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:55 pm

Thanks guys. I know 10 hrs isnt much but i didnt want that to be its maiden voyage.I dont know the boat yet either.And to go around nyc and hells gate it a little nervey

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:35 pm

I brought my boat home 300 miles on its maiden voyage - at the end of January (2004).

Read through your survey - ses what needs to be done. Bring lots of tools/spares and a friend or two (at least one of you should be a good mechanic). You'll probably have the time of your life!

In fact - someone on this board might volunteer to go ... I would if I were closer.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:46 pm

There's always a 1st time. Go to the marina one weekend play with her and then go back the next and do the trip. Where's the boat at now maybe some of the guys here can give you a place to run to if need help .Guys here are like that.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:40 pm

Welcome to the forum.

My maiden voyage to bring mine home was 680 miles and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It was a great way to get to know the boat. We took ten days to do it due to some weather problems but it was a great experience and a great confidence builder in my new boat.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:51 pm

Where is the boat at now and where will it be going ?

mno55 · Post by **mno55** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 4:57 am

The boat is in Bridgeport CT going to Babylon NY

aaronbocknek · Post by **aaronbocknek** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:36 am

welcome to the world of trojan boats and a great group of guys. if i were still on vacation i'd volunteer to assist you in a heartbeat! i'd love to do something like that. the experience you will gain is second to none. if there are any other f-32ers in your area, especially from this site, maybe they can lend a hand helping you get to know the systems etc. the 32 is a great boat, and she handles well if you do not push her. the first thing i would do is swap out the engine cooling impellers just to be on the safe side as you probably do not know when they were changed. take your time. do not rush. it's when you rush into things that you get into trouble. make a list. predeparture etc.... many a seasoned boater at my marina tells me he admires my predeparture safety checks and very methodical way i go about things. this is what i learned from my dad and i have to follow the same type of mindset at work. so, in short, take your time and ask ask ask... there are no stupid questions when it comes to boating safety. now, if we can only get the people off the road that insist on texting and driving......

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:50 am

I belive you will have to remove the fly brige . Why not take a few days and enjoy the ride ? of course I say this only if the boat is in good ruining cond. If you bought a fixxer upper the truck may be the choice. you may save $$ if you run it across the sound then truck it across the island .

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:59 am

welcome to the forum.

rooferdave · Post by **rooferdave** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:02 pm

k9th wrote:Welcome to the forum.

My maiden voyage to bring mine home was 680 miles and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It was a great way to get to know the boat. We took ten days to do it due to some weather problems but it was a great experience and a great confidence builder in my new boat.

what did that cost in fuel?

herrmitt · Post by **herrmitt** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:25 pm

I have an 88 F-32 that I have hauled from the marina to home every year (only 3 miles). It's hauled on a hydraulic trailer.
Measured from the top of the flybridge rail to ground is 15' 9".

I bought her in 04 and and ran her up here by water, took 7 hours and cost $700 if fuel. To have her hauled would have cost $2500 and wouldn't have been any fun.