Originally Posted by oldboot
no dramas putting a 3 mt boat on a trailer that's 2.5mt or under is there?
no dramas putting a 3 mt boat on a trailer that's 2.5mt or under is there?
As long as you got the permits and the insurance, and you are towing with a heavy vehicle and have the appropriate licences, and you comply with the transport department conditions, and its not at night, or on certain public holidays, or on certain roads.
Oh hell you'd have to be keen..... and have a quid.
cheers
Its the details, those little details, that make the difference.
Arh oldboot you appear to be changing your tuneyou must have done a bit of homework
at last
You see all this rubbish about you can't tow an overwidth boat unless you are a truck driver is all rubbish. Yes you have some restrictions but of course it can be done and many people fall into this category.
If you disagree further then you might like to ask Peter Webster (Seamedia) how he towed an OVERWIDTH boat from the Goldcoast to Townsville and back with an F-250 which by the way is NOT classed as a TRUCK and DOES NOT require a TRUCK licence.
There is really a lot of people who by way of their incorrect comments should keep their comments to themselves as it is really not help the people who want the correct infomation.
I stand corrected.
mate, there are a lot of people get away with doing a lot of things, till it all hts the fan and there are tears before bed time.there have even been people who have been issued permits outside of the current printed guidelines.
If you realy want to know, ring or better write to the department of transport. and get it in writing.
the bottom line is
If its is wider than 2.5m and you are towing with a passenger vehicle on a pasenger vehicle licence......good luck with that.
cheers
Its the details, those little details, that make the difference.
Like I said probably better to keep your comments out of something you obviously know nothing about. Leave this to the people who actually know and do it without any requirement to hit any fan, your comments are rubbish.
Did you know you do not need a TRUCK licence to drive a F-250, it is actually under 4.5 and has a GCM of a bit over 9 tonne WITHOUT a TRUCK licence.
Well if you have facts and proof of facts..... cough up.
we all want to know
there have been astring of threads on this subject and no one has come up with a transport department ddocument or reference.
So stop telling people that they don't know what they are talking about unless you are prepared to contribute in a meaninfull way
cheers
Its the details, those little details, that make the difference.
Oldboot,
Simple question for you?
Do you or have you ever towed in this category? Yes or No
Oldboot, If you want the facts then you will not wear anything I have to say regardless of your lack of knowledge in this matter.
Might I suggest BEFORE you make any further comment you ring Peter Webster (or Ruth) and actually ask either of them the question direct.
Until some other third third party who also knows what they are talking about tells you direct you are only talking rubbish.
Talk to them and then come back and talk sense.
Hi
My earlier post "quotes" were from Peter Webster, the boat that you are refering to is I assume the Salty 27, which he towed with the F250.
That boat falls within the 2.5m width but over the 3.5 t, it is the width that old boot is refering to, he may have been a bit misguided with the truck licence.
As Peter states, all is good until the shi% hits the fan with the oversize.
cheers
VS
what I have or have not done make absolutely no difference to the FACTS
Now lest make this clear I will not argue that you can tow up to 4.5 tonnes with a vehicle up to 4.5 tonnes with a passenger car licence...so lets put that aside.
it is the overdimension load specificlay the 2.5meter width that is the issue.
SO
DO you or do you not have any documentary proof or directions to first hand authorised government communication discribing what the requirements are and the procedure required to obtain such approval.
no second hand, ask him ask her... facts, proof, direct from the horses mouth.
I and quite a few others have dragged thru the legeslation and the published government guidelines.
If there is some other documentation I and many others would be only too keen to know about it
so cough up or shut up
cheers
Its the details, those little details, that make the difference.
I have it first hand buster but obviously you have no ability to handle it. So I will shut up and let you peddle your garbage. Case closed from my viewpoint.
plenty of pro fisherman running our hi ways set up legally over 2.5mts
some gmv's allow them to run f250's the others are running trucks with lr/mr licenses. i can't see how this is being made out by some members to be a big deal. comply and your right. don't comply and receive a finger in your bum.
its appears if old mate is within the gvm, with his f250, in daylight hours(some exceptions) with appropriate singage, and flashers he's good as gold! why knock it! I'd love a tow-able 2.8mt boat!!!!!!! more power to the man!!!!
cheers
lippa
I believe that we are all choosing to participate in a fishing forum and that means that we all have the right to our opinions and questions. Is it necessary for people to be so disrespectful to each other just because they don't agree?
Mister, you may be quite knowledgeable in this area and we could all benefit from your knowledge. I don't understand what is so difficult about sharing your views and knowledge to help a fellow fisherman out...RESPECTFULLY! In relation to your last post, I think that it may be you that needs to learn to "handle it", not to mention be able to back up your arguments with documented proof. This should be easy for you since you have this information "first hand". I am looking forward to learning more from you, but hope that will be put forward in a more positive manner.
All the best,
Rob
it may be that there are ongoing permits or authorisations issued before the nationalisation of the towing regulations and the publishing of the current guidelines.
It would be a bit hard to take away authorisations previously granted.
From my reading of the act there is some discressionary power and the current guidelines are not contained in the legeslation
I will be very interested to see what the new proposed guidelines state.
I would also be very interested to hear of any private individuals who have been issued with permits since the publishing of the current guidelines.
cheers
Its the details, those little details, that make the difference.
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