Boat transport

JeffN

JeffN

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Any ideas on how to ship a 27'er diagonally across the US? On a viable trailer and non permit sized-2900+ miles. It seems prohibitive $$wise for an inexpensive boat. And it's a rare one-never find them on the market so looking locally is out.
 
People in our marina have successfully used an online service called USHIP. You post the shipping job you need done and shippers bid on it. Pick the bid that suites you and make arrangements from there. I would imagine it is up to you to make sure the shipper has all the required credentials.
 
I just sent you a PM with information of a trucker I have used in the past and was very satisfied with.

Bob
 
So I got some surprisingly low quotes for towing on its trailer, 2400-2500, about 90c/mile. This in only a 7-9k boat in price so that towing fee adds ads a big percentage to the price and would pay for likely repairs needed for a couple months...you'd think finding a good used boat would be easier than it seems to be in this economy.
 
I used uship. I had my boat trucked from NY to Cape Canaveral.
It was brought down on a full sized truck.
Not some guy with a trailer on the back of his jeep.
If you are interested, I am sure I can find the name of the trucker...wife saves everything.
 
This one has a trailer with it. Will let you know on your shipper Jeff. I need to make a deal with the seller 1st anyway-just getting quotes to know where I stand $$wise.

I also sold my last boat to an sometimes RO who is also a boat shipper-wish could find him again, from Central FL, a St John's boater.
 
I boat on the Indian and Banana. Sometimes the ocean.
I frequent Vero quite a bit. I like the municapal marina, nice and quiet.
Maybe we can hook up one day.
 
Look forward to it. Need to buy something 1st to raft up with tho...down to a boogie board as of now.
 
Bob, Could you send me that truckers' name.
Thanks

John
 
So while I was diddling, a BC canadian came and bought the bought...c'est la vie. Things are better in CA these days...
 
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Originally posted by sortie

Bob, Could you send me that truckers' name.
Thanks

John

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Sent you a PM with the information.

Bob
 
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Originally posted by manticore999

If you're still looking, I have a 2005 27' express for sale (California).
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This boat is in beautiful condition. If could, I'd buy it [:-grumpy]. Too bad Steve wouldn't GIVE it too me ha ha ha
 
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