If I want to transport a boat from Georgia to Miami, FL, how fast can I go on the highway without having problems ?
2006-10-18 15:48:03 · 15 answers · asked by JOE 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
i own a repair shop,and 70 mph is as fast as id want to try and run,because the trailer bearings could get hot and cause some trouble,and at that speed it would be dangerous,you got to remember if you have to stop real fast,your trying to stop all that weight behind you also,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-10-18 15:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The laws vary from state to state. In Georgia, the speed limit for pulling a boat is 55mph. If you stay under the max speed limit on the interstate, you will be ok. We live in Georgia and travel quite a bit to the gulf in Florida, and when pulling our small boat, we normally don't go over 60-65mph. You have to remember it takes much longer to stop when hauling and you should always allow more room, because you never know what the other fellow will do. Drive carefully.
2006-10-20 07:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh boy are you in for a surprise. Most trailer laws limit you to 65 during the day and 55 at night. New Boat trailer tires and clean wheel bearings she should be good for 80 pick up truck towing the boat but that is illegal.
2006-10-18 15:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-26 23:07:00 · answer #4 · answered by radosevich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go with traffic. Be careful as the wheel bearings on the trailer wheels need lubrication. If you have bearings that you can lube called bearing buddy's make sure that you put new lube on them. It is an easy process, ask at your boat shop. You can buy the lube and do it yourself in 5 minutes.
Just remember that the tires on the trailer are going around twice for each time you car wheels go around, so they build up a lot of heat.
2006-10-19 09:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by floridacarguy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sticking to the speed limit would assure no speeding ticket problems. Maybe set the cruise at 5 above. How good a trailer is it? We burned up an axle in GA.
2006-10-22 06:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the law in those states. In some states the posted highway speed is 70 mph, but if you're towing something, your speed limit is 55 mph.
2006-10-19 02:44:01 · answer #7 · answered by ...mr2fister... 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
stay at 50 (55 max.) not only will you save more gas, the time saved won't be far off either, the vehicle is not stable with a trailer, you can go faster but, how long does it take to clean up a trailer off the hwy, boat, crashed vehicle, police reports, car rentals, death, etc. don't sacrifice safety for time, stay safe.
2006-10-18 22:50:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I pull mine at 70mph, depends on the vehicle you pull it with, a fullsize truck with a V8 can handle that speed pretty well, turn off overdrive, use the tow feature if you have it.
2006-10-20 08:01:12 · answer #9 · answered by Thin Ice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go the speed limit and be careful of what's around you...good luck.
2006-10-18 15:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋