I just bought my 1st sailboat and now I need to find a trucking co to transport the boat from Virginia to Kentucky. Any recommendations will be appreciated.
Thank you,
Sigbear
Thank you,
Sigbear
Can You Recommend A Boat Transport Co.
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I do logistics, though I haven't shipped a boat, I've always received fantastic service from Ryan Transport. http://www.ryantrans.com/ They've always found a way to get what I need when I need it for a fair price. The phone number is on their website I usually deal with a broker named Regina. Don't know what it's worth but you can tell her Todd from Navy Munitions Command, Mayport Fl recommended their services.
Before you ship it make sure there are no flares (Class 1), compressed gas (fire extinguishers) (Class 2) , fuel (Class 3), batteries (Class 8) etc.... It's all hazmat. When I ship vehicles with this type of material onboard it usually requires a hazardous material declaration and may jack up the price. Though a boat isn't a Bradley so it's really up to how many questions whoever is writing the commercial bill of lading asks.
Before you ship it make sure there are no flares (Class 1), compressed gas (fire extinguishers) (Class 2) , fuel (Class 3), batteries (Class 8) etc.... It's all hazmat. When I ship vehicles with this type of material onboard it usually requires a hazardous material declaration and may jack up the price. Though a boat isn't a Bradley so it's really up to how many questions whoever is writing the commercial bill of lading asks.
Dudley Trucking specializes in boats. They just brought in an Ericson 38 from Wisconsin to Bellingham, WA about a month ago. Good folk, the have delivered three of my previous boats either from California or Florida.
Their web site is: http://www.dudleyboats.com/
Their web site is: http://www.dudleyboats.com/
We used Overland Navigation in May to move our boat from Rathbun Lake, IA to Illinois. Contact Larry Bender @ 515-971-1771. Extremely satiisfied with his service, very prompt and a professional all the way.
I shipped Solitude from Florida to Virginia and would caution you on a couple of things! First, the yard where your boat is now will prep her for the trip; mast off, electicals disconnected, equipment removed, etc. I wasn't prepared for what they did (or for the black-soled shoes...doh!), and you should TAKE PICTURES of things like rigging, accessories, etc. before they're taken apart. Second, the crew that took her apart was obviously not the crew that tried to put her back together, so did I say "TAKE PICTURES"?
Third, if they offer any sort of hull protection, pay the price. The trip was very very tough on Solly and I wish I had taken steps to protect her. Road debris, wind, any weather, potholes, etc., can be rather damaging at 60 mph, and if you're taking her from Virginia to Kentucky this time of year you can bet on some thunderstorms.
Finally, take particular caution with any masthead attachments. I lost the windex and the masthead light, and had an impossible chore proving that they were there when the shipping company loaded her. Oh, did I mention, "take pictures"?!
Third, if they offer any sort of hull protection, pay the price. The trip was very very tough on Solly and I wish I had taken steps to protect her. Road debris, wind, any weather, potholes, etc., can be rather damaging at 60 mph, and if you're taking her from Virginia to Kentucky this time of year you can bet on some thunderstorms.
Finally, take particular caution with any masthead attachments. I lost the windex and the masthead light, and had an impossible chore proving that they were there when the shipping company loaded her. Oh, did I mention, "take pictures"?!
Try this link, I had them ship my 30' Ticon from St.pete Florida to Dallas. All Derek
does is move sailboats. He's a sailor, has a special trailer, unstep/ steps the mast.
Great experience.
dhttp://www.leslietransportandservices.com/index.
does is move sailboats. He's a sailor, has a special trailer, unstep/ steps the mast.
Great experience.
dhttp://www.leslietransportandservices.com/index.
I'll add my experiance with leslietransport.. He moved my Oday 28 from Nashville to Watts Bar lake in Tennessee and did an excellent job. He had moved several boats from the marina in Nashville and came well recommended. He did ALL of the work, mast removal, packing, wrapping, etc. I could not have been more pleased with his care and knowledge. In addition, he was cheaper than others I contacted. I am normally a little leary of recommending anyone but I will not use anyone else in the future.
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