38' Trawler weight
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chanprr
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38' Helmsman single engine is about 30,000 lbs dry weight.
jleonard
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My 1983 Albin 40 (single Lehman) was 26,000 dry per specs.
Nepidae
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As you can see, it's hard to come up with an accurate weight on a boat.
My Builders Certificate says that our 43 with twin Ford Lehman 135 diesels weighs 60K#. I've been weighed several times in the slings and come in ~30K.
Problem with the scale you would use to weigh a boat is it isn't calibrated. That is lifting a weight that you already know the weight of and is certified to that wight. Most lift operators can tell if the lift will lift the boat by its length.
A company who would haul your boat would probably have a good idea of weight. They'd also know the best route to get the boat to where you are going based on its height, or air draft. Picking a reputable boat mover would be the best idea to get your boat to its destination in one piece.
Good luck.
My Builders Certificate says that our 43 with twin Ford Lehman 135 diesels weighs 60K#. I've been weighed several times in the slings and come in ~30K.
Problem with the scale you would use to weigh a boat is it isn't calibrated. That is lifting a weight that you already know the weight of and is certified to that wight. Most lift operators can tell if the lift will lift the boat by its length.
A company who would haul your boat would probably have a good idea of weight. They'd also know the best route to get the boat to where you are going based on its height, or air draft. Picking a reputable boat mover would be the best idea to get your boat to its destination in one piece.
Good luck.
Comodave
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Welcome aboard. I would guess in the 26 to 28K pound range.
NWpilot
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My 1984 38' Bayliner with twin diesels lists the dry weight as 19,608 lbs. which, to me, feels about right. I wouldn't expect to see a lot of variation in pleasure boats of the same length, maybe 25%.
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