Hauling a boat through Canada & Alaska

[bjohns]

Hi Folks, This year we are doing the Alaska thing in our truck camper for the first time. One question we have is whether or not it would be useful/advisable/possible to haul our 20' open bow runabout on the trip to take advantage of lakes along the way.

Has anyone done this?

Would I expect to have to buy aquatic nuisance stickers and permits all along the way?

Any other restrictions I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance.

[Community Alumni]

Closed; duplicate post.

[rag-ftw]

Suggest looking on Craig's list at the boats that are selling in AK. You might be able to buy a new boat in the lower 48, fish out of it while on your trip and then sell it before you leave and still make a few bucks! I am amazed at the prices of jon boats in AK, especially if they have a jet drive!
Just another data point for you!

[PA12DRVR]

Not exactly on point to your question but FWIW, I have a newly purchased aluminum boat that is being built in Seattle. While it isn't really suitable for use along the way (23' with an inboard) I decided that the cost of shipping was easily worth avoiding the wear and tear on the boat/trailer that would occur in driving it up from Seattle.

[americanrascal]

Other than the aquatic invasive issue and inspections along the way, I'd be concerned about the amount of loose gravel thrown up against the boat. There is a good bit of chip seal road and ripped up long dirt and gravel sections along the way.

If you do it I'd have at least 2 spares fore the trailer tires.

Aside from that it might be interesting and fun to do!