I am wondwering what experiences people have had shipping boats longer distances. My C 34 is in Ft Pierce. Would like to move it to Anacortes. One quote dry shipping was 11500. With discount for cash am getting a quote of 10k from Dockwise.com, from Ft Lauderdale to Vancouver BC. Any one with experiences and recommendations greatly appreciated.
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Catalina Ships from Largo
Catalina ships its C350 model from Largo Florida up to the Seattle area on a fairly regular basis. Wonder if you couldn't contact them, or the dealers that receive them up here, for insight into the best cost shipping alternative. In Bellingham, Performance Yacht Sales http://www.yachtworld.com/performanceyachts/ in Seattle/Tacoma, Admiralty Yacht Sales http://www.ays.com/ I suppose if you were going the other way it would be a "backhaul" for the truckers and you'd get a substantially reduced rate. Good Luck! Anacortes is in a beautiful part of the world. Tim Brogan April IV C350 #68 Seattle
Catalina ships its C350 model from Largo Florida up to the Seattle area on a fairly regular basis. Wonder if you couldn't contact them, or the dealers that receive them up here, for insight into the best cost shipping alternative. In Bellingham, Performance Yacht Sales http://www.yachtworld.com/performanceyachts/ in Seattle/Tacoma, Admiralty Yacht Sales http://www.ays.com/ I suppose if you were going the other way it would be a "backhaul" for the truckers and you'd get a substantially reduced rate. Good Luck! Anacortes is in a beautiful part of the world. Tim Brogan April IV C350 #68 Seattle
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Skipper Jay
Coast to coast....
Was just at the Catalina factory in Woodland Hills, CA. Saw several Joule Boat Transport trucks waiting for cargo. Was informed recently they regularly use this company.
Was just at the Catalina factory in Woodland Hills, CA. Saw several Joule Boat Transport trucks waiting for cargo. Was informed recently they regularly use this company.
wish it was a back haul
We cruised the Bahamas from 86 to 92 on a Pearson 26. Then cruised San Juans and British Columbia aboard a newport 30 from 93 to 99, then got Voyager in Georgia for the Bahamas. If our time off was different the Bahamas would be fine, but this year the storms got to me. Rather than sell Voyager and lose the brokerage commission, for not much more I can ship the boat and then, if and when I want to sell it, can sell it myself. I agree with you cruising the Northwest is very pretty. Hiking to lakes, Desolation Sound, Princess Louisa Inlet, Queen Charlotte Strait...and although the weather is colder, you don't have hurricanes to contend with. Guess I'm getting old. Anyway, I appreciate the info. Dockwise.com looks like a possibility, but I'd like to know all the other options too. Heard some real horror stories whose boat was trashed in shipping from Texas to Florida on a truck. Always open to hearing others experiences.
We cruised the Bahamas from 86 to 92 on a Pearson 26. Then cruised San Juans and British Columbia aboard a newport 30 from 93 to 99, then got Voyager in Georgia for the Bahamas. If our time off was different the Bahamas would be fine, but this year the storms got to me. Rather than sell Voyager and lose the brokerage commission, for not much more I can ship the boat and then, if and when I want to sell it, can sell it myself. I agree with you cruising the Northwest is very pretty. Hiking to lakes, Desolation Sound, Princess Louisa Inlet, Queen Charlotte Strait...and although the weather is colder, you don't have hurricanes to contend with. Guess I'm getting old. Anyway, I appreciate the info. Dockwise.com looks like a possibility, but I'd like to know all the other options too. Heard some real horror stories whose boat was trashed in shipping from Texas to Florida on a truck. Always open to hearing others experiences.
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Dave Chu
Shipped my C34 Twice
I shipped my C34 to the east coast and back. Most recent was in the fall of 2000, where I spent about 10K doing it. Cost of the trucking was 6K at that time, rest was as indicated below. My friends have used Dockwise twice for their 35 foot trawler and swear by it as well, including the Fla to Vancouver trip you mention. Things to consider... 1. The cost of de-rigging and re-rigging on the other end, if you truck. 2. The cost of bottom paint, unless you use ablative, you will need new bottom paint if your boat is out of the water for any extended period. 3. My C34 was under 14 ft (maximum road height), even with my fin keel and binnacle guard up. You don't have to remove your binnacle guard. 4. Really protect your mast (bubblewrap), it takes the most damage trucking. All in all , Dockwise does not sound like a bad deal, I believe my friends paid closer to 15K for that trip. Dave Chu MeHa - Tartan 3700 San Diego
I shipped my C34 to the east coast and back. Most recent was in the fall of 2000, where I spent about 10K doing it. Cost of the trucking was 6K at that time, rest was as indicated below. My friends have used Dockwise twice for their 35 foot trawler and swear by it as well, including the Fla to Vancouver trip you mention. Things to consider... 1. The cost of de-rigging and re-rigging on the other end, if you truck. 2. The cost of bottom paint, unless you use ablative, you will need new bottom paint if your boat is out of the water for any extended period. 3. My C34 was under 14 ft (maximum road height), even with my fin keel and binnacle guard up. You don't have to remove your binnacle guard. 4. Really protect your mast (bubblewrap), it takes the most damage trucking. All in all , Dockwise does not sound like a bad deal, I believe my friends paid closer to 15K for that trip. Dave Chu MeHa - Tartan 3700 San Diego
thanks Dave
That was one of my considerations (the set up and break down fees re mast) and the advantage of shipping with dockwise. I'm going to follow up on the companies others recommend to see if dockwise is the least expensive. Of course, that's if the boat is OK from Francis. I guess I don't worry too much about bottom paint as we only have the boat in the water for 2 months every year. Last year I touched up before going into the water and after 2 months the marina didnt even wash the bottom (though I wish they would have, but Charley was on the way and they were in a hurry). I appreciate your input. Nice to hear that dockwise did OK.
That was one of my considerations (the set up and break down fees re mast) and the advantage of shipping with dockwise. I'm going to follow up on the companies others recommend to see if dockwise is the least expensive. Of course, that's if the boat is OK from Francis. I guess I don't worry too much about bottom paint as we only have the boat in the water for 2 months every year. Last year I touched up before going into the water and after 2 months the marina didnt even wash the bottom (though I wish they would have, but Charley was on the way and they were in a hurry). I appreciate your input. Nice to hear that dockwise did OK.
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Bill Doyle
Would Also Recommend .....
you consider covering the boat with shrink wrap. I moved Calico Dragon from Ct. to Ca. in April. I decided that with the other costs (that others have already warned you of) that I wound not cover her. No damage was done but there was lots of cleaning to be done. If I were to do it again I'd pay to have the boat covered. Bill
you consider covering the boat with shrink wrap. I moved Calico Dragon from Ct. to Ca. in April. I decided that with the other costs (that others have already warned you of) that I wound not cover her. No damage was done but there was lots of cleaning to be done. If I were to do it again I'd pay to have the boat covered. Bill
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Augie Byllott`
Trancontinental boat transport
All things being equal, I'd be quite concerned about the nature of the liability insurance carried by the transporter I chose. A policy which protects the interests of the carrier may not protect me as well as I would like. Coverage for "actual cash value" rather than "full replacement cost" may leave me far short of being able to duplicate my destroyed boat. Consider, too, the provisions of your own policy. If there is a loss or damage while in the hands of the transporter, are you protected? It would be no fun for me if I wasn't satisfied with the settlement amount I was offered and had to start a lawsuit.
All things being equal, I'd be quite concerned about the nature of the liability insurance carried by the transporter I chose. A policy which protects the interests of the carrier may not protect me as well as I would like. Coverage for "actual cash value" rather than "full replacement cost" may leave me far short of being able to duplicate my destroyed boat. Consider, too, the provisions of your own policy. If there is a loss or damage while in the hands of the transporter, are you protected? It would be no fun for me if I wasn't satisfied with the settlement amount I was offered and had to start a lawsuit.
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