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bjohns
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Feb 19, 2016

Hauling a boat through Canada to Alaska

OK, folks, this year we are doing the Alaska thing. One question we have is about hauling a boat on the trip. Seems like there would be ample opportunity to use one on lakes along the way. The boat is a 20' open bow I/O Cobalt that we haul behind the truck/camper.

Have any of you tried this?

Does anyone know if we will need to get aquatic nuisance stickers everywhere? I know Wyoming and probably Montana will require one.

Any other restrictions anyone know of?

Thanks

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  • noteven's avatar
    noteven
    Explorer III
    Feb 19, 2016
    Alberta will have watercraft inspection stations along some highways - usually located at a truck scale or corner of a shopping plaza.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Feb 19, 2016
    Few years ago Washington state had state-line check points for mussels.
    Don't know if they still do that, but those inspections seem to be seasonal, so you can't really say in advance.
    My advise, have the boat steam-cleaned inside and outside to avoid any dilemmas.
    Than WA gave me free boat steam-cleaning :D
  • Reddog1's avatar
    Reddog1
    Explorer II
    Feb 19, 2016
    Moved from the TC forum to RVing in Canada and Alaska.

    Wayne
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