Boat transport

[Florida sail]

Hey Guys,

It looks like I will probably be making arrangements for my "new" Nonsuch 30 Ultra to be transported from New England to St Pete FL. I would appreciate any recommendations for names of transporters who forum members have used and have had good results. I am aware that the wrong transporter can really screw up a boat. Thanks...

 

[malexander]

Paul Welles, Triton Yacht Transporters. (252) 249-2001
Not the cheapest but knows what he is doing and is great to work with.
I have used him a few times personally.

Mark Alexander
Catalina 350
Kerr Lake NC

 

[rpell1@msn.com]

In 2009, I secured several bids from referred shippers through Ubid.com. I didn't take the lowest bid but looked at the credentials and references. It cost me $2,000 to ship from Savannah, Ga. to Brooklyn, NY. Good Luck.

 

[Keiffer]

We used this husband wiife team to transport a 31 foot Ericson from Smith Mountain Lake Virgina to Atlanta, Georgia. I give them my highest redommendation.

 

[gettinthere]

I Had a terrible experience with Anchor's Away transport

 

[joker460]

I used this place http://www.theboatexchange.com/contacts/contacts_index.cfm to transport my boat from Atlanta to Wilson NY. They did a great job but they are expensive. ($3K)

Mast mounted on side of truck instead of on deck.

Ask for Rick

Good luck.

 

[Florida sail]

Thanks to everyone who has given their advice and anyone who will continue to add their opinions.

 

[jsgonz]

This past week, Bo Smith Transporter moved my hunter 28.5 to the boat yard where the mast will be stepped and then launched. Bo has moved my boat on two prior occasions and was again very reasonable in price and very competent in transporting my boat. My 28.5 looked tiny on this hydraulic trailer. As you can see from the posted picture, Bo has a serious rig. Has my endorsement without reservation.