I downloaded and read the regulations and they are pretty well in line with most of the other states. Up to 10 feet wide is no big deal and the permit cost $100.00 per year. Weirdness comes in on no towing overwides on Sunday and Holidays, but there are apparently exceptions.
I doubt that the law was written with boats in mind and it was probably written before trailer boats even had 8 foot beams.
The law on weights is bizarre, at best. But at least you can pay the fee and tow 60,000 pounds if you want. I'd make darn sure I paid enough to avoid any question about that problem. Got a 10k boat and a 20k permit? Short conversation and no need for scales.
If I were faced with the problem, I'd buy the permit and pay the weight fees. I'd have the flags and banners with me (which is easy) and would only use them after the first time I was stopped. I'd leave 'em in the truck on Sundays and tow the boat anyway.
I've felt that if the wide part of the boat is the gunwales and they are higher than most cars, the cops don't seem to care. If you have side guides or fenders sticking out over 8'6", you are just asking for trouble.
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