42 Fountain on trailer
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Going to be building a garage this summer thinking a 42 would be largest boat we may ever own. How tall are they on a trailer? 10' tall doors ok?
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Yep, you will be fine with a 10' tall door.
Accordingly, 12' ceiling height (2' taller than door) is fine for standing in the boat, and working in & around it as well as on the deck. (Can't stand on deck, but can wax it.)
Remember, boat plus 7 feet is a good average length for OAL on a trailer. There are some other posts which list variables.
Don't build a bay shorter than 50' deep, period.
Accordingly, 12' ceiling height (2' taller than door) is fine for standing in the boat, and working in & around it as well as on the deck. (Can't stand on deck, but can wax it.)
Remember, boat plus 7 feet is a good average length for OAL on a trailer. There are some other posts which list variables.
Don't build a bay shorter than 50' deep, period.
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Yep, you will be fine with a 10' tall door.
Accordingly, 12' ceiling height (2' taller than door) is fine for standing in the boat, and working in & around it as well as on the deck. (Can't stand on deck, but can wax it.)
Remember, boat plus 7 feet is a good average length for OAL on a trailer. There are some other posts which list variables.
Don't build a bay shorter than 50' deep, period.
Accordingly, 12' ceiling height (2' taller than door) is fine for standing in the boat, and working in & around it as well as on the deck. (Can't stand on deck, but can wax it.)
Remember, boat plus 7 feet is a good average length for OAL on a trailer. There are some other posts which list variables.
Don't build a bay shorter than 50' deep, period.
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If you vacuum the inside with a shop vac like I do, you can attach the cheap black flex hose to 2" PVC, run it up the wall and half way over the top of the boat where you connect a 10' hose to the PVC. this leaves the vac on the floor and you can reach just about anywhere. yea, it takes a liitle creativity and modifying but well worth it
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Speedfreek, what a great idea. I have been hauling my huge shopvac in and out of my trailered boat forever! I'm going to try your idea. I'll probably have a much cleaner boat this summer!
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If you vacuum the inside with a shop vac like I do, you can attach the cheap black flex hose to 2" PVC, run it up the wall and half way over the top of the boat where you connect a 10' hose to the PVC. this leaves the vac on the floor and you can reach just about anywhere. yea, it takes a liitle creativity and modifying but well worth it