How tall is a Freedom 235 on a trailer
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You won't be able to get an exact spec due to differences in trailers. However, to get a really good idea - you can see the specs for the boat on Grady's website and add about 2' to that. If you look in your manual, there is typically info in there, as well - maybe even more specific (I think you can download it, too). But it still won't give you the dimension on the trailer since that's not part of the boat.
Thanks,
I just sold a Sportsman 235 (bridge clearance 8.0 feet with hardtop and draft 14 inches.
my plans are to find a Freedom 235 (bridge clearance 7’8” with hardtop and draft of 20 inches) all based on company specs. My door is just under 12 feet (like 11’ 9”).
The question is??? Will it go in ?
I just sold a Sportsman 235 (bridge clearance 8.0 feet with hardtop and draft 14 inches.
my plans are to find a Freedom 235 (bridge clearance 7’8” with hardtop and draft of 20 inches) all based on company specs. My door is just under 12 feet (like 11’ 9”).
The question is??? Will it go in ?
Parthery
GreatGrady Captain
The bridge clearance and draft don't relate 100% to max height since the boat sits differently in the water than typically on a trailer. The Grady bridge clearance may not include addons either like, radar, antenna mounts, spot lights etc.
The height added trailer is a critical variable but just about impossible to calculate. Just moving the bunks or rollers in or out a tad will affect the overall height.
If you need an inch or two, you can partially deflate the tires when loading into the garage but you should reinflate or block the trailer for storage.
My advice is to look for the boat model you want and try to locate one or more already on trailers. Right now is a good time to look if you are in the north east since folks are pulling boats for the winter. Make a clearance stick out of a few (3) lengths of either pvc or wood. You can use unglued couplers on PVC for storage. Use the inverted L stick to gouge clearance.
I just looked and Grady's website lists the bridge clearance as 8'0"?
But, if you add up the numbers you posted, plus the approximate 2' estimate from keel to ground on the trailer, you're getting awful close. With the 8' BC, it's extremely close.
If it was me, I'd be discussing this with my local dealer - hoping they had one in stock and that they could recommend a trailer (they probably have a few brands they deal with) that would work.
Or... can you make the garage door higher?
The bridge clearance is a measurement from the water line, not the keel to the top. You will probably find that the water line is more than 2 feet above the ground when on a trailer. There is no simple answer to the original question. Each example will be different.