Painting BEFORE Transport - CA to OR

[Sdoss69]

Hi all,

Ok I know the answer to this question most likely - but would like to see if anyone has ever done this?

We have an ole 69 Colvic Sea Rover in Monterey Bay for which "to us" is that vintage vessel deserving of careful restoration. As we understand, we are only one of seven in the US. She is solid, like battleship solid! (A motor sailer - not loved by those who love speed

We have recently moved to Portland and have had her in Monterey Bay for the past 2 decades and are ready to ship her up north. Our boatyard in Monterey, is offering a crazy great deal (winter discounts) for bottom paint - topside (possibly even deck) that is far lower than any quote we have received here in Portland. This boat is in desperate need of paint job, last one is likely 8 years ago. We have had timely hull cleanings over the years but she is dull!!!

So wondering, how risky would it be to have her painted before hauling her up to Portland on a flatbed trailer ( she is a triple keel - so can sit directly on bed. Not sure if this boatyard offers shrink wrap? We would love to take advantage of this pricing but not with the possibility of having a completely scraped up boat on this end when she arrives? Have never moved a boat so don't entirely know what to expect?

As well, the boatyard is advising we remove the mast for transport, our mast is a tabernacle mast and so I would also love to hear about prep on that? Should we completely disconnect mast, instead of just folding down?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts, recommendations, advice, and likely admonishment on why we are spending the money to move a boat this old

Thanks gang
SD