Reasonable Boat hauler needed ASAP.

[carebear1968]

We have run out of time to get our sailboat ready to sail home. We are looking for a reasonable hauler for our 39 temple marine . Frome Ft. Lauderdale to Jacksonville FL. Please reply PM. Or here. Thanks.

[hobopacket]

Boat shipper? Like to put your boat on a trailer and ship it over the road?

[rwidman]

Originally Posted by carebear1968

We have run out of time to get our sailboat ready to sail home. We are looking for a reasonable hauler for our 39 temple marine . Frome Ft. Lauderdale to Jacksonville FL. Please reply PM. Or here. Thanks.

Have you tried an Internet search?

[carebear1968]

Originally Posted by rwidman

Have you tried an Internet search?

We just started looking today. The enine has a blown head gasket and we do not live where the boat is docked right now. And running out of time to get down to repair it to sail up. Don't know anyone in Ft Lauderdale and never had to transport a boat.

[meatservo]

I gave you contact info and you should take advantage of it, his slip may be available for you to put your boat there, he can probably see your boat from his slip.

Pick up the phone! or don't...


meatservo

[hobopacket]

Could always get a good anchor and put it out on a anchorage until you have time to mess with it.

[old frog]

From the outside looking in: Comparing the cost of derigging, preparing for over the road transport, loading onto a trailer, transport, unloading, unpacking and rerigging vs the cost of hiring a professional mechanic to repair the engine in your boat and hiring a delivery skipper, I suspect the later is much less expensive & easier ordination.

[hobopacket]

I agree with old frog. A blown head gasket can be done in a couple hours on an inline diesel.

I think you need to fix your engine issues, and then find cheap/free storage until you have time to transport it. Plenty of anchorages where folks will keep an eye on your boat, or a mooring field.

[meatservo]

They are being proactive, just got an update on the situation, should get it sorted out soon...


meatservo

[Brewgyver]

Originally Posted by meatservo

They are being proactive, just got an update on the situation, should get it sorted out soon...


meatservo

Thanks for looking out, and for the update. 😀

[Cadence]

I would agree about the head gasket wouldn't take that much time. Over the road is going to be a waste of your limited funds. I recall the other thread. If push comes to shove get a bracket and a used OB and take the ditch to Jax..

[Rhubarbx3]

Try Brad 706-593-8428 he brought my 31' sailboat from MI to FL safely

[carebear1968]

Originally Posted by Rhubarbx3

Try Brad 706-593-8428 he brought my 31' sailboat from MI to FL safely

Thanks a lot Rhubarbx3. Much appreciated.

[carebear1968]

Originally Posted by Brewgyver

Thanks for looking out, and for the update. 😀

Okay .. Update . We are at the boat and doing more assessments this weekend. Hopfully we can make some progress. Thanks all.

[Ivonne]

My name is ivonne
I need a trailer to move my fathers boat from san francisco marina to antioch. Ca, a 45 mile drive as soon as possible. Can you help me or know someone who could.
It needs to be a 30 foot trailer. Please answer me here or email me at escobardominique@aol.com.
Thank uou so much.