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| Is towing a H16 illegal
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hartleyjrh
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I'm thinking about buying a H16, but the one I'm looking at doesn't have a trailer. The hobie centre in Poole do sell new trailers which take a h16 without dismantling, but they don't appear to be legal for towing behind a car - do most H16 owners tow complete or do they dismantle?
I looked up the law on max towing widths and it is 2.3m for vehicles under 3.5Tonnes GVW, (My discovery is 2.7T GVW). According to the hobie website, a H16 is 7ft 11" wide, which is more than 2.3m. Presumably this means I've got to dismantle each time - Is that going to cause any problems, as I'll have to tow it each time I use it (It's not going to be kept at a sailing club) |
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25 July 2006 |
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JonWorthington
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In a word no, it is not illegal. I tow an F18 flat which is 8ft 6in wide.
You are correct about the width of the trailer, BUT, you load is allowed to overhang a certain amount each side which puts catamarans inside the limits.
Interesting fact: F18's are designed to be on the maximum legal towing width in Europe.
J |
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29 July 2006 |
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NeilCollings
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I took legal advice on towing and was advised that it was illegal, although common practice, so I would advise caution. However, I continue to regularly trailer my 16 and my Tiger and have been ok so far. |
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