Around the Judge shop

[5th Tuition]

If the judge is 8'10" that would be fine with me. I could always use an extra 4". On my 22 wa Angler, it gets pretty tight between the seats when you go below to get rods or tackle.
If I owned a Judge 27 and it was 4" over the max trailerable limit; I'd just have to chance it and trailer it without permit. I'd be a real outlaw in the state of Maryland.
If I had a Judge, I might even go so far as to put out 7 rods in the spring and leave my NOAA card at home.

Just got back from Christmas service, feeling all warm and fuzzy; so I would probably keep my NOAA card with me.

Merry Christmas to everyone, I hope you get whatever was on your wish list. My daughter and son in law are in Japan this Christmas, so we skyped with them for about an hour. I hope your family is close and your holidays are blessed.
5th (Marty)

[reds]

Originally Posted by 5th Tuition

If the judge is 8'10" that would be fine with me. I could always use an extra 4". On my 22 wa Angler, it gets pretty tight between the seats when you go below to get rods or tackle.
If I owned a Judge 27 and it was 4" over the max trailerable limit; I'd just have to chance it and trailer it without permit. I'd be a real outlaw in the state of Maryland.
If I had a Judge, I might even go so far as to put out 7 rods in the spring and leave my NOAA card at home.

Just got back from Christmas service, feeling all warm and fuzzy; so I would probably keep my NOAA card with me.

Merry Christmas to everyone, I hope you get whatever was on your wish list. My daughter and son in law are in Japan this Christmas, so we skyped with them for about an hour. I hope your family is close and your holidays are blessed.
5th (Marty)

Yeah. But you see there is a couple of problems that could arise.

One being liability. Insurance companies can wiggle out of their responsibility to insure where a knowing law has been broken. Never mind that you are endangering life and limb of those who are on the same road as you are traveling.

Two being. On certain roads in the state of Maryland the 4" becomes 10" over width and the fine could be thousands. Secondary roads are 8' width not 8'6".

[B-Faithful]

I have been known to drive over the speed limit at times too.. I am a real danger on the roads. insurance cannot get out of their responsibilites because of it.

Judges are custom boats. mine has a thinner rubrail that saves ~2" off each side.

Bill has just declared a big sale.. All 27 Chesapeakes ordered before the Open House will be rebated the cost of a year long tow permit key word for the rebate: "Reds"

Merry Christmas all!

[B-Faithful]

LOL.. According to the law:

Width
measurement is exclusive of safety and energy conservation devices, such as side mirrors,
turn signal lamps, marker lamps, steps and handhold for entry and egress, flexible fender
extensions, mudflaps and spray suppressant devices, and load induced tire bulges; providing
the equipment or devices other than mirrors, does not extend more than three inches on each
side of the vehicle beyond the statutory width limitation.

The rubrail is just over 2" on each side making up a total of 4" or so. Therefore the boat itself has a beam of 8'6" with the rubrail making up the entire Judge stated 8'10" beam. The Rubrail is a "safety bumper" 100% legal and I would fight it in court!

[5th Tuition]

What could be better than a few snow fluries on Christmas morning.

Merry Christmas to all.

p.s. I got a small waterproof camera to take lots of photo's this coming fishing season.

5th (Marty)

[Fish Nut]

Merry Christmas to all also.

watch it the camera could be used to document all of those fish you knock in the head with the net !!!

[Spot77]

Originally Posted by 5th Tuition

What could be better than a few snow fluries on Christmas morning.

Merry Christmas to all.

p.s. I got a small waterproof camera to take lots of photo's this coming fishing season.

5th (Marty)

I got my son a nice video camera that he can use 10' underwater.

And to video the big fish he and B's kid are gonna' catch on that Judge this summer after we launch at the neighborhood ramp.

[B-Faithful]

the width of a vehicle includes any load that it carries

Crappie.. I believe I am 100% legal from speaking to a lawyer buddy of mine on Sunday. Boat is 8'6" with 2" of rubrail or "safety bumper" around it making up the additional 4". You are allowed to 9' total providing that the additional 6" (3" on either side) are made up of a safety device. A bumper should constitute a safety device as they are even required on many vehicles as safety devices. Maybe you went to a better law school than him though

Too funny, you guys want to compare a marginally questionable misdemeanor traffic violation with felony theft I wonder what the judge will do with these guys who stole well over $10,000 (in commercial dock value, let alone recreational value) in fish: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/p...010/112610.asp Will they be treated like they committed FELONY theft or a misdimeanor traffic crime..

BTW, I was kidding about the speeding thing (sort of). I have only ever received one speeding ticket and it was at least 10 years ago Thanks for all the "gotcha" stuff though. It was fun.

[reds]

Originally Posted by B-Faithful

LOL.. According to the law:



The rubrail is just over 2" on each side making up a total of 4" or so. Therefore the boat itself has a beam of 8'6" with the rubrail making up the entire Judge stated 8'10" beam. The Rubrail is a "safety bumper" 100% legal and I would fight it in court!

Get your act together. It's coming.

[B-Faithful]

Originally Posted by reds

Get your act together. It's coming.

whatever

Merry Christmas Reds