We look forward to boating at Lake Anna on the main part of the lake since we won't be able to get under the bridges on the Western end of the lake, and doing a lot of boating on the Potomac and Chesapeake bay!!!!!! We don't currently boat there with our 21 foot Wellcraft 210 Eclipse. Oh yeah, and it is costing us 10k less than the 275 SSi with "more" options!!!! Plus we have the added benefit of a full sized cabin with 6'2'' of head room, warm and cold water, shower, etc. It is not a sportboat but I think it will pull the tube, skiers and a wake boarder just fine (we're getting a "tow" ball put on the aluminum Radar Arch as part of the package), it has a Volvo 5.7 300 HP engine. On a happier note, we are buying a 2008 Chaparral 250 Signature Cruiser with a 8'6'' beam, that is "legally" towable in Virginia with NO restrictions. So, accidents do happen even when you are obeying the law. I am back walking again, thanks to God and family, but I do have some limited mobility. I was laid up for two years with crushed legs. I was in a critical auto accident in 2003 where someone crossed the center line and hit me head on. If we got the permit I found out from the Virginia DMV that we would "not" be legal towing on Sundays, Federal Holidays or at night. We do a lot of boating on the weekends and holidays, and tow at night. Well, we decided against getting the Chaparral 275 SSi due to its width. Re: Question about Towing a 9 foot wide Boat Legally in Virginia If not, we may be looking for a different boat to purchase, much to our dismay. We are to go to settlement on the boat in a couple of weeks and need to make sure we can tow it to where we want to boat without a problem, and to do so at the times we want to. We would appreciate any advice you all can give us. I have searched the DMV in Virginia website and it provides very little info on this topic. So our question is has anyone towed a boat this size in Virginia on a regular basis with a permit? What are the restrictions, can we tow at night, holidays and on weekends? That is our biggest concern since we boat a lot on weekends and come home at dust/dark. If we would ever be in an accident, we would want to have the permit so that we wouldn't jeopardize our insurance. Air Lift is confident that you will be satisfied with their product, it backs them up with a no questions asked 60 day ride satisfaction. Air Lift suspension kits will you give you added safety and improved ride comfort. Some people we have talked to say not to worry about the permit since the boat is only 3 inches over on either side, but we typically comply with the rules and laws as we don't like to take chances. Air Lift air springs and air bag kits are designed to handle the heaviest loads that you tow or haul. We also want to boat on the Potomac River as well. We will be towing the boat with a F350 Superduty Dually Powerstroke Diesel and plan to take the boat back and forth from our home to a local lake, Lake Anna, that is approximately 60 miles distant from us. We live in Virginia and have found out that we will need a permit to tow it here since the width is greater than 8'6''. We are lining up to buy the boat for our family. We have an important question about towing a 9 foot wide Chaparral 275 SSi sportboat on a regular basis in Virginia. It looks like a good resource for information from fellow boaters. They track better on the road and prove safer if a tire blows out.Hello, we are new to this forum. Trailers with two or more axles are for larger boats. They cost less, require less maintenance and are easier to move around manually than dual-axle models. Typically, a single-axle trailer can accommodate a boat up to 22’ (6.7 m) or 23’ (7.01 m) with a maximum weight of 3,300 lbs. Trailers with one axle are for smaller boats. If it is heavier than that, the trailer could sway back and forth as it’s rolling down the road, which can be dangerous. 06 2500 HD 2WD CC SB LT3 Durmax w/6 spd Allison, 20x9 Incubus Grim Wheels, 305/55 Toyo Open Country AT, Cognito Upper Control Arms and Pitman/Idler Arm supports. It should always be between 10 and 15 percent of the total boat-and-trailer package. boat with a Chevy 2500 6.0L 4x4 and using 4WD when pulling it up the ramp without a problem. Tongue weight refers to how heavy the front of the trailer is. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum weight the trailer is rated to carry. The weight includes more than just the boat – remember to add in the engine, weight of fuel, water and gear. Use a tape measure or contact the boat manufacturer. Trailers are classified by length and weight. A trailer adds to a boat’s versatility by making it more mobile.
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