Max Boat Width/Permit Question

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Still waiting on the anchor so I was unable to search.....

For any FL boat haulers/tow's, what is the max beam that can be towed w/ a permit but no escort??? 9'6"?

Also, is it possible to get a "annual" permit or do you need to apply for one well in advance of each trip?

We are thinking of stepping up in the future to a larger boat (hopefully twin screw but trailerable) and were curious.
 
I don't know what the max beam is that you can tow without an escort in Florida but my California annual permit is good to 12' wide. The types of roads that I plan to drive on dictate whether I need one or two pilot cars. I stay on the roads where I don't need any pilot cars which is mostly all the major interstates. You are suppose to get local permits to tow on county roads but I never have. I just get an annual permit, $90. I know Calif, Nevada, and Arizona have weekly permits for about $15.00 which you can get ahead of time or at the state truck entry stations.
 
In Florida 8'6" is the legal width to tow. You can go up to 10' with a $20 per year permit and have some restrictions. 10'1" up to 12' is some where around $330.00 per year with major restrictions. We tow a 10' wide Chap 290 and have never been stopped. I have a friend that is a DOT Officer and he said they don't mess with boats unless it just looks unsafe, ie not tied down front and back, too big of boat on single axle trailer, things like that. Here is a schedule off the Florida DOT site.

TABLE 1A – SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR OVERDIMENSION PERMITS
TRIP PERMIT
(e) * Trailers or Equipment Towed with Ball or Pintle (i.e., Mobile Homes, Modular Buildings,
Trailer Chassis, Swimming Pools, Boats, Portable Buildings).
Up to 10 Feet Wide or up to 13 Feet 6 Inches High or up to 80 Feet Long. $20.00
*Up to 12 Feet Wide or up to 13 Feet 6 Inches High or up to 105 Feet Long. $330.00
*Up to 14 Feet Wide or up to 14 Feet 6 Inches High or up to 105 Feet Long. $500.00
*Over 14 Feet Wide or over 14 Feet 6 Inches High or over 105 Feet Long. $25.00 NOT ISSUED
Towed Farm Equipment (Local Moves Only). $25.00 $250.00
*SPECIFIED ROUTES ONLY – When applicable, the specified routes shall be on the permit.
**Maximum Length 105 feet providing the length of the towed housing does not exceed 81 feet including all overhangs and
 
Excellent info and just what I was looking for...thanks to all that replied!
 
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