boat transport from Missouri to Ontario

[dziedzicmj]

I bought a boat in Missouri and need to transport it to Ottawa in Ontario (Canada). I am looking for any recommendations for transport companies that can do it (and won't charge both arms and legs).

I tried uShip.com, but I am afraid I was scammed (after 3 weeks of dealing with them, the boat is still where it was originally).

Any recommendations and suggestions would help

 

[tigerregis]

Try Andrews out of Niagara on the Lake. 800-231- 0931. They moved me from Annapolis to St. Catharines at a good price.

 

[Richard Bryer]

I used Andrews(ATL) also- Chicago to Toronto. nothing but good to say about them.

 

[stevec22206]

We used Overland Navigation, moved our boat from Iowa to Missouri. Larry Bender is the guy to talk to. Very satisfied.

 

[Steve Dion]

You are probably looking at $3-4/mile plus loading/unloading (possibly) time.

Be sure that you have insurance on the transportation as well as the moving company.

If you can find a company that has a scheduled move from the opposite direction you can sometimes save some money.

 

[finding41]

I purchased mine in the US (Ohio) as well. Be prepared to pay a $40 fee and the GST tax. The remainder of the tax I paid at Service Ont. when I registered the boat and trailer. (For some reason I think it's different now though.)
You must have separate receipts for the boat and trailer if it has a trailer.
Good luck and welcome to the site.

 

[thelocoman]

transport

The best in the midwest. Rooke Sails in Memphis. Chris Rooke is the owner. All he does is sailboats to 18000 lbs. 901-744-8500. Chris is a super nice guy with vast knowlege of anything to do with sail boats.

 

[ohfish75]

Try calling Brannon @ Diversity-Transport they have done my boat from Ohio to FMB FL numerous times and they are very fast and reliable plus they have good rates compared to everyone I called.

 

[ohfish75]

his number is 574.285.4844 x 75

 

[JRacer]

Where at in Missouri?

 

[dziedzicmj]

At Stockton

 

[dziedzicmj]

Thanks for all suggestions. I will start calling these guys. I will let you know what happened.

thanks again

 

[Steve Dion]

I purchased my Hunter Vision from Stockton MO. too! Had it transported to Stockton, CA.

 

[Samaral]

Andrews is a good choice.

 

[Randy Rohrbeck]

Have you spoken with Grand Mariner Yacht Service or Spurgeon Yachts? They are both located on Stockton. Both would be able to haul a 27' boat without a problem.

The distance and going into Canada may be an issue for them thought.

Randy

 

[dziedzicmj]

The boat is at Grand Mariner Yacht. Very good service.
Apparently, many carriers don't want to cross the boarder.

 

[tigerregis]

Andrews crosses the border all the time. They are USDOT and can go anywhere. I am not associated with them and they were a pleasure to deal with.

 

[dziedzicmj]

Eventually, I went with Ken Cox (KC, MO). The boat arrived without major troubles last week. I can highly recommend this guy.

Btw. the best decision in this whole exercise was to hire a customs broker. Apparently, the border crossing took all of 15 min. A good investment of $250.

Marek

 

[joker460]

Depending on when you want it in Ontario, you could transport to the bottom of lake Erie and sail it through the Welland canal into lake Ontario. I did that with my brothers boat. It was a nice trip. It saved some money. You'll have to do the customs clearance (which is no big deal) at first port of entry on the Canadian side.