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Random Quote: If it floats, flies, or f@#%s its cheaper to rent than to own.
Where in the north homesite. Looking for more chalengers to race
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Originally Posted by homesite
But I have a problem, I do not have a truck or trailer.
Where can a rent a truck and trailer to tow my boat?
I have an Escalade, but I do not think it can handle my boat..
Thanks!!
I know a guy that delivered most of the big sea vees up north. He comes highly recommended, is a retired Atlantic city police {captain I believe} dodge cummins diesel and large trailer.and always permitted
She's a broker who has always treated us well (13 years of back and forth across the country).
If you're going to hire someone who "does it on the side" make sure that they have the correct DOT stuff and Goooooood and appropriate insurance.
Best!
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Jay Perrotta, President
Black Lab Marine Partners, LLC
Rock Salt Alloy Boats, LLC
Palacios, TX
PH: 207-400-7404 jay@rocksaltboats.com
Lake George is landlocked, definitely need a trailer.
What a trip to Albany, though. Up the Eastern Seaboard, across Chesapeake Bay, through New York City, past West Point. Thousands in gas, yes, but literally the trip of a lifetime. Then a short haul to Lake George by a local shipper. I'm dreaming out loud, sorry....
Hudson River to Erie Canal to Great Lakes to Mississippi River TO GOM and home again! Big circle...
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Jay Perrotta, President
Black Lab Marine Partners, LLC
Rock Salt Alloy Boats, LLC
Palacios, TX
PH: 207-400-7404 jay@rocksaltboats.com
1. You shouldn't have a problem renting a truck. Start with U Haul, they rent trucks equipped to pull trailers.
2. Renting a trailer might be difficult because you need a trailer that can be set up for your boat. I suggest contacting local boat trailer dealers. They may be able to rent you one or point you in the right direction. You might be able to find a private party who owns a suitable trailer but doesn't use it because the boat is slipped or dry stacked. The issue here would be liability and insurance.
3. If you plan on towing the boat in the signature photo, it's probably overwide and you will need a permit for each state you tow through. There may be restrictions on days and times when towing is permitted.
BTW: Some of the inland lakes in the NE have serious restrictions on overboard discharge. Even grey water. Check before you plan the trip. You may have to remove and plug hoses.
You do realize the lake is only 30 miles long and at most 5 miles wide. It doesn't get very rough. I'm with Raybo, there are plenty of boats to rent on the lake, and unless you are going for the whole summer, that's what I would (and have before I bought my 13' Whaler) do. Keep in mind, they don't permit speeds of more than 45 mph, and there are multiple 5 mph zones, no real anchoring and no raft-ups. If you plan to fish, you will need a NYS license, and anything and everything available can be caught on a 13' Whaler.
Just curious, can that boat be ramp launched? Looks like it would take a seriously long and well prepped ramp to float off the trailer. When my towed boat got big I just started towing into a marina and getting launched in the slings.
Homesite, you tow that to Lake George to kick some buddies ass or just to make the lake shorter?
Either way, get an F350 Dualie and a triple axle trailer and have fun.
I know what he asked, and I cant believe he would want to tow that boat considering he is not prepared at all for it.
Renting a truck and a trailer- that aint no 1976 20' SS Crap Pail, that boat needs a really good trailer and a nice rig to pull it.
Then towing it almost 1200 miles each way- just sounds nuts. If you are dead set on bringing that boat up I would pay someone and let them stress over it and let their insurance cover it.
what, you got a lambo, juiced up caddy, and a fancy boat and no trailer for it? go out and buy you a trailer, then roll down to the local ford dealer and get you a 350 dually.
Now you can go when ever you want.
You have to experience that drive to enjoy this about pedro
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Originally Posted by Afishinado
I think the novelty will wear off before you hit Pedro's
Good. I dont think hes really serious anyway? with a 45 mph limit it will feel really really stupid when a 1987 bayliner can run as fast as he can? Well maybe a bayliner with a new more powerful motor
I tried to do this when I bought my boat a few months ago....basically there is NO rental company that allows you to tow your own trailer. You can indeed rent a truck from them and sneak a receiver in the back but you will have a big problem on your hands if you have a problem or god for bid a wreck.
Want to bring my boat up North this summer.
