Boat transport - flatbed?
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I would think to keep height to a min. I would want to rent a low-boy or drop deck trailer.
SLW:
I sent my 32' Silverton, (12" beam), and radar arch from NY to SC this past year. It traveled on a low-boy specificly set up for moving boats with adjustable hydraulic bunks. It's the only way to ship. Height was a major issue. The marina was concerned about unloading it as they only had a forktruck and the forks could not reach far enough on the trailer to get a good bit. The hauler talked them through the entire process and adjusted his bunks constantly until it was safely on the ground.
Seeing your investment "teter" in the air is not a pleasant feeling, but I had the utmost of confidence in the transporter and he treated my boat like a child.
If I remember right it cost me about $2400 plus tips and was a small price to pay for the excellent care they took with my boat.
I can't imagine that after you go to the trouble of renting a trailer, get the over-size permits in each state, pay fuel, tolls etc that you will be saving much money by doing it yourself
I sent my 32' Silverton, (12" beam), and radar arch from NY to SC this past year. It traveled on a low-boy specificly set up for moving boats with adjustable hydraulic bunks. It's the only way to ship. Height was a major issue. The marina was concerned about unloading it as they only had a forktruck and the forks could not reach far enough on the trailer to get a good bit. The hauler talked them through the entire process and adjusted his bunks constantly until it was safely on the ground.
Seeing your investment "teter" in the air is not a pleasant feeling, but I had the utmost of confidence in the transporter and he treated my boat like a child.
If I remember right it cost me about $2400 plus tips and was a small price to pay for the excellent care they took with my boat.
I can't imagine that after you go to the trouble of renting a trailer, get the over-size permits in each state, pay fuel, tolls etc that you will be saving much money by doing it yourself
Tell your friend to do himself a favor. Hire a professional. There are too many things that can go wrong and friends won't necessarily take responsibility if they screw up. Just cause they can drive a truck, does not mean they know all the ins and outs of wide loads, weight and height restrictions.
HIRE A PRO!
HIRE A PRO!
I've been talking to a broker about moving my 35' express, from FL to NY.
He'd probably be worth talking to, as he deals with lots of differnt haulers, and
may be able to arrange something for you.
Google, A1-HaulAboat, guy's name is Bill, and he's been very helpfull.
Good luck.
He'd probably be worth talking to, as he deals with lots of differnt haulers, and
may be able to arrange something for you.
Google, A1-HaulAboat, guy's name is Bill, and he's been very helpfull.
Good luck.
Agree to hiring a pro. Cutting costs on transportation is rediculous. There are special trailers for hauling boats. No one is going to lend or rent you one, their too damn expensive.
Search for boat transport, and find a reputable one that will do the job right.
Search for boat transport, and find a reputable one that will do the job right.
"He has a Freightliner in OH, so he wants to rent a trailer capable of holding a 33' x 12' x 14,000 lbs express.
We're not sure where to start looking..."
Anybody besides me see anything wrong with this? He has a Freightliner.....so he's in the trucking business....and he doesn't know where to start looking???...He wants to "rent" a Trailer?....
Sheesh......Is Bob back again?
We're not sure where to start looking..."
Anybody besides me see anything wrong with this? He has a Freightliner.....so he's in the trucking business....and he doesn't know where to start looking???...He wants to "rent" a Trailer?....
Sheesh......Is Bob back again?
Everyone has been civil as I watch this thread, read and learn. And to what has been suggested did your post contribute?
As to the continued Bob references, you seem the only one intrigued. What was that definition of Troll? It’s been a while since BE has had one that survived for any length of time. Yes, it is all coming back to me. I remember what one is.
Stan
Estimator........................................................................................ I'm not in the Trucking Business but even I know that it's not all that hard to simply "Trip Lease" a Trailer. Yet someone in the businessw wouldn't know this??????
The typical Trailer hauled by semis' is 50ft. and most now are 53ft. although I'll admit that I'm NOT sure of the 53ft. availability of a Flatbed Trailer which will obviously be needed for this venture. The weight is a non-issue.......Tractor Trailers regularly haul 80,000 pound loads.....so why would 14,000 pounds even be a question?
The only problem I see here is the Over-Width Issue and possibly the Height although an Express style Boat shouldn't even be an issue in an Express style Boat.
There.....I've now explained my post and unfortunately defended my comments........how about you?
The typical Trailer hauled by semis' is 50ft. and most now are 53ft. although I'll admit that I'm NOT sure of the 53ft. availability of a Flatbed Trailer which will obviously be needed for this venture. The weight is a non-issue.......Tractor Trailers regularly haul 80,000 pound loads.....so why would 14,000 pounds even be a question?
The only problem I see here is the Over-Width Issue and possibly the Height although an Express style Boat shouldn't even be an issue in an Express style Boat.
There.....I've now explained my post and unfortunately defended my comments........how about you?
Start looking online under load permits and engage one of the permit companies. That is the more serious issue. If he isn't operating under the proper authority it may require up to three separate permits. If the tractor and boat are his and registered as such he might get by with just a wide load permit. As for a trailer, they are available online also. I think a regular boat trailer is adequate and a semi trailer is overkill for such a light load. My advice is a heavy duty diesel pick up and a boat trailer get a wide load permit and enjoy the ride.
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Just because someone is in the trucking business does not mean they know where to rent a trailer to haul a boat. If he deals with construction equipment or box trucks, why would he know anything about boat hauling?
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I used "C-Line Transport" to haul my 44' express from Florida to NJ last fall. The did an excellent job, were priced competitively and kept me informed of the progress the entire way. I highly recommend them.
If you use a transporter, make sure they have insurance and all the permits needed. Height is an issue, I had to remove my arch.
If you use a transporter, make sure they have insurance and all the permits needed. Height is an issue, I had to remove my arch.
Tang;
If you take a look at SLW's RO # and you know anything of his past post here, you'll find that your response contributed nothing to the thread.
The RO was asking a sincere question. Perhaps his buddy does own freightliner, but does not have any knowledge of boat transporting. Not a stretch.
For the record, I don't think that "Tractor Trailers regularly haul 80,000 pound loads. . . "
I believe the 80,000 pounds is a combined weight of the tractor, trailer and load, but I may be wrong cause I'm no expert on over-the-road hauling.
SLW: Please heed all advice and hire a Pro.
If you take a look at SLW's RO # and you know anything of his past post here, you'll find that your response contributed nothing to the thread.
The RO was asking a sincere question. Perhaps his buddy does own freightliner, but does not have any knowledge of boat transporting. Not a stretch.
For the record, I don't think that "Tractor Trailers regularly haul 80,000 pound loads. . . "
I believe the 80,000 pounds is a combined weight of the tractor, trailer and load, but I may be wrong cause I'm no expert on over-the-road hauling.
SLW: Please heed all advice and hire a Pro.
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I moved a boat (30X10'4" X12 10,200 lbs) from NH to VA and I was glad I used a permit company, they walked me through it and told me what route to use, big help. Some good information you can find at: http://www.boatus.com/trailerclub/laws.asp
In 2008 (remember $5.00/gal diesel?) I had a 34' express professionally moved from FL to RI and the cost was around $5,300 plus permits. As it was, he was able to make it from there to here without needing any additional permits, so there was no additional cost to me. I was surprised to find that he almost could not have taken my boat due to height (no flybridge involved)
My point here is that if he did not have the correct boat hauling trailer (with no deck between the wheels) he could not have moved it.
Dan
My point here is that if he did not have the correct boat hauling trailer (with no deck between the wheels) he could not have moved it.
Dan
From somebody who actually has moved a 32'X 12'6", 17,000# boat, hire a commercial hauler & be done with it.
The boat will be too tall for a flatbed trailer. A lowboy will be needed, preferably one with the hydraulics for carrying boats. We had to do some creative boat trimming because of the full keel to get it under the height limit.
I would think renting such a specialized trailer by itself would be near impossible. Who in their right mind would rent such a trailer to somebody with no experience?
The boat will be too tall for a flatbed trailer. A lowboy will be needed, preferably one with the hydraulics for carrying boats. We had to do some creative boat trimming because of the full keel to get it under the height limit.
I would think renting such a specialized trailer by itself would be near impossible. Who in their right mind would rent such a trailer to somebody with no experience?
"Just because someone is in the trucking business does not mean they know where to rent a trailer to haul a boat. If he deals with construction equipment or box trucks, why would he know anything about boat hauling?"
Be cause if you own your own tractor....then EVERYTHING you haul in a trailer is trip-leased. Construction Equipment....Box Trucks....Flat Bed.....Freight is Freight...Trailer arrangements are the same.
(I'm done...Far to many "Feel-Good" Dems on this thread)
Be cause if you own your own tractor....then EVERYTHING you haul in a trailer is trip-leased. Construction Equipment....Box Trucks....Flat Bed.....Freight is Freight...Trailer arrangements are the same.
(I'm done...Far to many "Feel-Good" Dems on this thread)
The simple answer to the question is look for a trailer in Ohio so you can make the haul in one round trip. If you use a trailer that you find in Fla. for example you double your miles taking the trailer back. Hope that takes care of things for you. Although I no longer transport boats over the road for hire,I do maintain my fully endorsed CDL. I have hauled boats longer higher wider and more than three times the weight of the one in question. Like I stated previously talk to a permit company they have the correct answers.
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Not sure what polical affialation has to do with this, but I'm not so sure you can get a trailer to haul a boat (very low to the ground) at many trailer rental places as most haulers my company deals with actually contract to have trailers made to their specifications and are NOT for rental but for hire with their tractors pulling them.