Cruisers Forum
 


Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. Advertise Here
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 27-11-2007, 10:56   #1
Registered User

Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Seabrook, TX
Boat: Crealock 37
Posts: 92
Images: 2
Anyone know of reasonably priced boat mover?

I am considering the purchase of a 36' ketch in Florida, but need to weigh moving costs. I live in Texas (some 900 miles away). I'm awaiting bids on uship, but was wondering if anyone had a name of a good shipper with accurate quotes - or even someone who had the necessary equipment and would like to make some extra money.

Details: Boat about 36' plus 10' bowsprit, beam 11', height about 10' and weight about 9 tons - must be shipped by land because of some below the waterline repairs that need to be done when she gets home.

I have no trailer, and would not be able to help load (although owner says that a u-shaped trailer with hydraulic supports can slide right under it)

Boat does need some work, so if I have to put too much into getting it here - I'll keep looking.
texwards is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-11-2007, 11:38   #2
Moderator Emeritus
 
David M's Avatar

Cruisers Forum Supporter

Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Eastern Tennessee
Boat: Research vessel for a university, retired now.
Posts: 10,406
A 36 foot boat will require a carrier who specializes in hauling boats overland. They have special trailers, know how to get any required permits and know the overpass clearances on the various routes. This is nothing that you should let an amature attempt. For boats above a given maximum width, it will require an escort vehicle. Expect to spend a few thousand dollars to be safe and legal.

I just Googled "boat transporter" and it brought up quite a few of them. I don't have any in particular to recommend but you can call local boatyards to find out who the good ones are.
__________________
David

Life begins where land ends.
David M is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-11-2007, 11:50   #3
Registered User

Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Seabrook, TX
Boat: Crealock 37
Posts: 92
Images: 2
David - thanks for the info.

I've been searching google, and have emailed a few - though still waiting on replies. I'm expecting to be quoted about $3000 - $4000 (if I'm too far off base, the boat will be a 'no go').

I figured a boat this size will need a special trailer of some sort, but didn't even take into consideration permits and escort vehicles...
texwards is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-11-2007, 11:51   #4
Registered User
 
SkiprJohn's Avatar

Join Date: May 2006
Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky
Boat: 15 foot Canoe
Posts: 14,191
Aloha Tex,
I agree with David. Need to have a professional on this one. I would weigh the costs and then consider keeping it near where it is for a haulout, have the bottom repaired or do-it-yourself, then sail it back if possible.
Kind Regards,
JohnL
SkiprJohn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-11-2007, 12:47   #5
Registered User

Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,933
Images: 4
We moved a 35 from Ca to Ohio a few years ago and it was around $5500. Your estimate is probably pretty close.
Joli is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27-11-2007, 12:48   #6
Registered User
 
rebel heart's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,185
Images: 3
$11,000 to ship a boat from Panama to San Diego. That's via one of the "in water" cargo ships that specialize in hauling yachts around.
rebel heart is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2006 Seafox custom for sale, priced to sell! gasupraman Classifieds Archive 1 07-02-2008 18:22
Looking for plans for a boat mover Chief Engineer Construction, Maintenance & Refit 1 01-08-2007 02:53

Advertise Here


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:31.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.