Loading Big Boats

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  1. Mar 3, 2017 #1
    quatto

    quatto Medium Load Member

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    So I have a new job hauling monster-sized boats. My last one was 48'x16'x15'. Needed two pilot cars the whole way. Mostly drove the "zipper" at night hogging two lanes--sometimes the rumble strip. But that's not related to my question....

    I'm looking for a resource for boat hauling that might give me some insight as to loading different types of boats. I can't find anything out there about how to load, where to put the blocks and straps, sailboats vs power boats, etc. Anyone have a link or some ideas as to how and where to learn this stuff?
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2017 #2
    G13Tomcat

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  4. Mar 4, 2017 #3
    quatto

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    Yep! That's exactly my new job. Thanks
     
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  5. Mar 5, 2017 #4
    m16ty

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    One thing to keep in mind is that most engine driven boats will have 2/3 of the weight concentrated in the rear. I never have hauled really large boats that weren't on a purpose built trailer but I've been around them all my life.
     
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