As others have pointed out, don't forget that shipping isn't the only cost involved, and the other costs can be significant.
Typically the shipper shows up to pick up a fully prepped boat and drives it from point a to point b. That means the mast stepped and prepped for shipping, external bits and pieces stripped off the boat (which can be extensive, depending on what's sticking out or up off the boat), all hazmat like fuel, oil, propane gone from the boat, etc. There's a LOT that goes into all of that when done properly. Not saying you can't do it yourself, but so much is involved people often contract their yard to do the work, which isn't cheap. If its not done right, and the truck gets inspected and fails for the load (e.g. oops, gas can left onboard) your boat can sit impounded until everything gets squared away and fines paid. Then it all has to be put back together on the other end when it gets where its going - so more yard fees to put the mast back up, rig the boat, etc.
Takeaway: Add up ALL of the costs, not just the shipping cost. Not trying to discourage you - I considered the very same option for buying a boat in FL that was way below market price and shipping it up to VA (didn't have the time to bring it up the ICW), but in the end it made more sense to find something in my area and "spend" that shipping $$$ on a bigger/more upgraded boat (glad I didn't buy that boat anyway!!). But I understand the weight of the Admiral's input, and the likely scarcity of a particular exact boat which fits those specs. Maybe work gently on expanding boat options? Just a thought.
Good luck.
