The Department of Transport has advised Marine Queensland that they will be issuing a new Class permit to permit the towing of over-width boats up to 2.9 metres wide, subject to meeting various conditions.

The most significant change with the proposed permit will be the nature of tow vehicle permitted to tow over-width boats. The new permit will allow vehicles with a GCM of 4.5 tonnes to be used. Vehicles that meet this requirement includes Toyota Landcruisers, Nissan Patrol, Nissan Navara’s, etc. There are also other requirements relating to the towing of the over-width boat.

The permit will be available on the Department of Transport and Marine Queensland web sites and are free of charge. As soon as the new permit is approved, we will be advised.