The Department of Transport and Main Roads have released a new guide for towing of oversized boats, and what you must do to comply if your vessel and load falls into the oversized category. This decision will be reviewed on a monthly basis. A crane was used to lift the boat in and out of the water so it hasn't been submerged in water. To ensure that you operate your boat trailer safely, you will need to read, understand and follow the advice in this booklet, and comply with the regulations detailed in it. Towing Oversize Boats in Queensland comes with a revised permit and rule book. you've got it in one, if it's over 2.5m it needs a permit and overwidth signs etc. My tow bar is suitably rated. VicRoads has suspended all light vehicle drive tests and computer-based licence tests. View or download the NSW Rowing Boat Trailer Combination Exemption Notice 2017 or refer to the NSW Legislation website. It has a single Tractor axle and tyres in good condition. John Crawford Marine advises fellow trailer boat owners of over width boats that the rules were changed in July 2012. If it is your first time you will be required to fill out a Alabama New Hauler application (see “new customer links 3/4 doown the page) before applying for a oversize boat hauling permit. We service all major East Coast cities from the mid north coast. Towing Oversize Recreational Boats The legal width limit for any vehicle using Queensland roads is 2.50 metres. Offences and penalties This page outlines the major types of offences relating to boating, and the penalties which apply to the most common offences. All of these have combined to provide us with a very high level of customer satisfaction as can be seen by the high level of customer retention and customer return rate. Light vehicles operating under this exemption notice must comply with the requirements of the notice for dimension, appropriate oversize signage and number plate visibility. You will be required to have a minimum limit of $300,000 for yearly permits and $750/$500/$10,000 if you’re required to have a DOT number. Operating Conditions. You must also comply with any warnings or information provided by the manufacturer about the make and model of your boat trailer. regulations that apply when you tow your boat trailer on the road. My vehicle and trailer are suitable for the mass I am towing. This Trailer was used as a dry dock for a 9m long, 3500 kg boat. Oversize Boat Towing Checklist My vehicle and trailer are roadworthy. Do yourself a favour and get a Aussie boat, no issues with towing regs then, if it's aussie and on a trailer theres a 90% it's legal, certianlly there are execptions but boats like the Haines Patriot family are all 2.5m beam, big cats as well, cruisecrafts, whittleys etc. You will be required to have a minimum limit of $300,000 for yearly permits and $750/$500/$10,000 if you’re required to have a DOT number. In Queensland, the Department of Transport and Main Roads provides limited access for vehicles that exceed Adequate signage is in place. I just got pulled up by the highway patrol on the Snowy Mountains Highway and had my boat measured (not an F18) for width. Phone or email us to discuss your needs. Towing more than one trailer at a time is not allowed; Nobody is allowed to ride in trailers or caravans; When towing and driving on a road without street lights, drive at least 60 metres behind heavy vehicles or other vehicles towing trailers,unless overtaking The boat trailer must have side marker lights no more than 2m apart. My boat is adequately secure. Built from heavy duty 150 x 70 x 6mm steel channel. Rules for towing. The information given on this page is a guide only and is subject to change at any time without notice.