still looking for a bigger boat,,,would like to store in the garage i have a extra large garage but only has a 8 ft door,,,,,so i was wondering whats the biggest cabin boat on the trailer that would fit under that size door,,,,, ,probaly 1994 and up
Re: whats the biggest cabin boat that will fit in a 8 foot garage door
A recent model Stingray 210 cuddy will fit, or an older model 195. Stingrays are very low profile cuddies, though. You'll suffer on headroom.
I don't believe anything but a cuddy would work. An express is out of the question. I know others that own Celebrities, 4-Winns and Searays that are cuddies that won't even come close. Most Bayliners are very squatty as well, thus won't fit your requirements.
Re: whats the biggest cabin boat that will fit in a 8 foot garage door
Depending on the design of the front of the garage, it is not terribly expensive to have a 9 foot door installed. My doors (one double and a single) are on the gable end and it was a simple matter to remove the trim, raise the header and install the new door. Started at 8:00 am and the door was in and complete by 2:00 pm. If you have an 8'-6" beam that would be a problem on a single door because trim takes away from the full 9 foot width.
still looking for a bigger boat,,,would like to store in the garage i have a extra large garage but only has a 8 ft door,,,,,so i was wondering whats the biggest cabin boat on the trailer that would fit under that size door,,,,, ,probaly 1994 and up
Re: whats the biggest cabin boat that will fit in a 8 foot garage door
When the boat sits on the trailer, it is off the ground a couple of feet. So, I doubt an 18 footer would fit under an 8' header. Also the tongue of the trailer is 4-5 feet long. Most garages are 22' deep. So a 16 footer might fit lengthwise, but nothing larger.
You could put the boat on a custom dolly to solve some of the height and length issues, but realistically, even with that, the most you could do is a 21 footer.
When the boat sits on the trailer, it is off the ground a couple of feet. So, I doubt an 18 footer would fit under an 8' header. Also the tongue of the trailer is 4-5 feet long. Most garages are 22' deep. So a 16 footer might fit lengthwise, but nothing larger.
You could put the boat on a custom dolly to solve some of the height and length issues, but realistically, even with that, the most you could do is a 21 footer.
I had an oversize 2 1/2 car that was 24' long. The door is 8 x 8 (yes, 7'11" high but a full 96 wide). My 19' bowrider has an 84" beam and sits on a tandem trailer. The OAW of the trailer is 92". She fit in the garage with the outdrive down and yes I did grease the fenders to get her in....LOL (just kidding, but it did take good driving skills). PS - the drywall was removed on 1 stud cavity to fit the outdrive.
My son's 21' cuddy also fits in the same 24' length, but his has a folding tongue. It clears the 7'11" height just fine, but we have to push it in manually with the tongue jack lowered a bit.
Re: whats the biggest cabin boat that will fit in a 8 foot garage door
I think I would be raising the door. Then you don't have to worry about rails or lights,or uneven ground.
Sounds like a million dollar garage with a $10 door.There must be a foot or more clearance for door operation now.
You might be able to cheat some clearance for a taller door.
My garage is 24 X 32 and my 18ft Crestliner utility snuggly fit on a trailer has less than 3 feet total clearance.
