hello all

i have this 24ft boat on a trailer that l need to get to Baltimore. Where and what truck do l need to rent in order to do this operation? Is it difficult to drive this thing?
Any particular licences or driving permits that l may need???

thank you

You did not say what kind of boat. The width is OK up to 102''. The loaded height is OK up to 13'6''. Even if it is a fairly heavy 24' inboard it should be less than 10,000 lbs. Any 3/4 ton p-up is rated at that towing capacity. 1/2 tons r not. A one ton would give u extra stability if desired, but the 3/4 is already a little extra. You do not need any special permits or license to do that move. l do suggest u stay away from rush hour traffic & take the Key bridge instead of the Harbor or Fort McHenry tunnel through Baltimore if ur destination takes u that way. Chances r that will take u closer to where you're going anyway, the water. Be extra careful that the trailer does not start swaying, if it starts, back out of it & keep it below that speed regardless. This is where most inexperienced drivers have accidents and/or lose their loads. l would also consider taking Hwy. 301 vs. the interstate, not advising u to take it, just consider what the trade offs might be for you. It avoids Washington & most of Baltimore. Also takes u towards the water like the Key bridge. Stay in the right hand lane but do not run on the ridge at the edge. Do not jerk back reflexively if/when u hit the ridge just continue over it & bring it back under control. Get familiar with the right side clearance & how much room it takes to turn. Trip about 155 miles - 3 hrs. Good luck.
One more thing critical, if we do not get back: make sure all the tires r good & up to pressure. Many inexperienced haulers make the mistake of running with one low/flat tire ( l presume it is a two axle trailer) because they can not see that it is low. If the other tire on that side goes flat you're shut down right then & wherever there happens to be. BTW: l just saw a 24' inboard that weighed 9,000 lbs.,12'6'' loaded height, & 96''(8') wide. The pick-up u get must have an elec. trailer brake controller. If you're going to rent it from - U-Haul, Penske, Ryder, etc. l am sure they will take care of that.

l would rent a pick up with a diesel engine and its not hard but if you never did it before its a knuckle buster you only need a oversize permit if its wider tham 8 feet 6 inches

I'd say a 14' U-haul or Hertz truck would be sufficient to tow it. Most have trailer towing capability. No special permits needed, but if you're not familiar with towing a trailer or boat that size, u need to go slow,and turn wide, to prevent jack-knifing the boat trailer & damaging the boat or trailer or both. Long as the trailer itself has good suspension & shock absorbers, it should be fine. Make SURE u have a spare boat trailer tire, AND that it is inflated BEFORE leaving the lot with it.
For the most part, towing is easy, sometimes a large item will start to sway, & u will need to brake, then accelerate, to stop the oscillations. Some sophisticated tow bars have dampners on them, most don't. If u start getting oscillations, then drive slower with the boat. Increased speed causes worse oscillations, usually over 55 mph. Long trailers do not oscillate as bad as shorter, heavier trailers do. But can not say it won't. All depends on the load & center of gravity, & the suspension of the trailer & tow truck.
Good luck, u will drive right by my exit at Occoquan / Woodbridge, VA. :)

The (AMC) Gremlin Guy

Any 1/2 ton truck should be fine (GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado, Ford F150). l am assuming that it has a tandem axle trailer which helps with highway stability & also bears more weight on the axles & less on the tongue. Chances r it has a 96 in. or less beam so no permits r required & the only paper work needed is a valid trailer plate. Before u take off, pull the bearing caps off & grease the trailer bearings with marine grease, if u have a surge break coupler check & make sure it has fluid in the reservoir, tire pressure & trailer lights. l have a 24' Four Winns with a tandem axle & it pulls perfectly behind my Yukon (1/2 ton). Good Luck! P.S. Put a dab of grease on the ball before u connect the trailer.

l have a 23' boat that weighs about 5500 LBS that l tow with my 02 chevy 1500 and it does good. l drove it from CO to AZ through the mountains without any problems.