Shipping a boat to the Med

[Popaul]

Originally Posted by Lucid

My wife and I would like to take a year or two off and sail. We have discussed sailing the Med and are looking at options to get us and our boat to the Med. One option is to ship the boat over. It looks like for $16-20K I can ship my boat to Italy from the US. Does anyone have any experience doing this and what was the experience like.

Well prepared could be a nice experience to sail over.
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[Andreas W]

Originally Posted by bluewaterbill

I shipped my Swan 44 to the Med from Newport to Sardinia in 2004.
I used Dockwise Express. I prepared the boat for 10 day crossing, removing sails, canvas and running messengers for halyards. But I saw boats loaded with sails on, anchor on bow and ensign furled! My Boat arrived in tiptop shape. Paid $12K in 2004 and took advantage of discounts for early booking/payment. I had a great experience and would use Dockwise again. Btw, you can inquire about crossing with your boat. It is allowed on large yachts, but may be possible on others. If you wish, you can call for “last minute” loading, on space available basis. Rates are negotiable, if you are flexible. My guess is shipping is slow now, due to Covid.
We eventually spent 9 years in the Med and sailed T/A to Caribbean in 2013/14.
Wonderful memories and a trip if a lifetime! DO IT!

Dockwise is one of the best. I used to sail for the mother company Spliethoff in the 1980's as an engineer .

[Lucid]

Thank for the response. Italy seemed a good place to start and was where I had received the quote for. I'm open to other areas of the Med. When shipped your boat did it go as deck cargo?

[Lucid]

Thank for the response. Italy seemed a good place to start and was where I had received the quote for. I'm open to other areas of the Med. When you shipped your boat did it go as deck cargo?

[Lucid]

Thank for the response. Italy seemed a good place to start and was where I had received the quote for. I'm open to other areas of the Med. When you shipped your boat did it go as deck cargo?

[Lucid]

Originally Posted by Snore

Check some of the posts in this thread. A few have had bad experiences shipping as deck cargo https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...sa-241362.html

Of course as a delivery guy, I am “the other choice”.

What would be involved in having it delivered. What would be the prep necessary, the time frame and cost be?

[Snore]

Originally Posted by Lucid

What would be involved in having it delivered. What would be the prep necessary, the time frame and cost be?

Lucid,

My normal pre-engagement conversations run 20-30 min. To summarize, PREP- we would need to go through a process to ensure the vessel is up for the journey. But since it will be in the Med for a while, it would be smart to get her right stateside first. TIME FRAME—SWAG 30-45 days, most likely less.

Cost will depend on what crew is needed.

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