Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Towing boat long distance

Posted by jvz on 12/19/14 - 6:01 AM
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We take the Outrage out to Newport Beach/Catalina every summer from Austin...14 hrs to Phoenix, spend the night and roll the next morning 5 hrs into Newport.

Trailer maintenance goes without saying.. Since I took the boat out of the Marina I trailer a lot!

Every year I put new bearings on, (carry spare bearing kit) make sure all running lights are good..every other year new tires. Check trailer bunks and hardware..spare tire.

Every fuel stop, check the load, check the tires...
I tow with a 3/4 ton Silverado..don't even feel the boat. Maintain 65/70mph..I-10 goes on forever.

Keep the boat fuel tank empty and usually top off just before Blythe, before crossing the CA border - The Flying J has cheap fuel.

You could even get a temporary dry storage out there and fly back & forth...so easy with jet Blue & South West

Go for it and have fun!

*Or take your 25' to Mazatlan, put it on the ferry to Cabo...you won't come home. ; )

Edited by jvz on 12/19/14 - 7:01 AM