Shipping a boat question

xavpil

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Sep 6, 2022
376
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 419 Milwaukee
I need to ship a 36’ sailboat from Milwaukee o Chicago to Florida.
any recommendations on shipping companies?
Google search gives me tones of results and I have no ide who is reliable or not.
thx
 
Jan 11, 2014
12,983
Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
Ask a local broker for a recommendation. Brokerages ship boats all the time.
 
Jan 1, 2006
7,600
Slickcraft 26 Sailfish
Sailers moving Sailers advertises in the sailing press. I'm not recommending them but I would start there. There's a guy here in Martin County who moves sailboats. I've driven by his yard. He has the rig for the job. I don't remember his name but he donates to the Sailing Center and is well regarded. I'll post his info when I find him.
It won't be cheap whoever you use. And that's just the transport. The boat has to be prepared to move and then re-rigged upon arrival. You must love that boat!
 

xavpil

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Sep 6, 2022
376
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 419 Milwaukee
There's a guy here in Martin County who moves sailboats. I'll post his info when I find him.
It won't be cheap whoever you use. And that's just the transport. The boat has to be prepared to move and then re-rigged upon arrival. You must love that boat!
That d be great if you could find his name. I’ll do some research with Holly and Nick
Thanks!
 

xavpil

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Sep 6, 2022
376
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 419 Milwaukee
Ask a local broker for a recommendation. Brokerages ship boats all the time.
I started to do that but none return my call. I guess I’ll have to pretend I want to buy one their boat but need it shipped!:)
Thx!
 
Jan 11, 2014
12,983
Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
I started to do that but none return my call. I guess I’ll have to pretend I want to buy one their boat but need it shipped!:)
Thx!
Try going in person and strike up a conversation with the broker. Also if you are buying a boat from a brokerage they should be willing to make recommendations.

This will not be cheap. 13 years ago I had a boat trucked about 50 miles and it cost $600 for the trucking not counting the loading fee and unloading fee or prep work.
 

xavpil

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Sep 6, 2022
376
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 419 Milwaukee
Try going in person and strike up a conversation with the broker. Also if you are buying a boat from a brokerage they should be willing to make recommendations.

This will not be cheap. 13 years ago I had a boat trucked about 50 miles and it cost $600 for the trucking not counting the loading fee and unloading fee or prep work.
Good idea
And I am budgeting around $10K
Thx!!
 

Sailm8

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Feb 21, 2008
1,750
Hunter 29.5 Punta Gorda
All Boat Movers
19119 Rogers Road
Odessa, Florida 33556-4126
Toll Free: 1-800-926-2875 ext 418
Phone: 813-920-8200 ext 418
Tim@Allboatmovers.com
These guys moved my boat from the auction lot to a local marina with a travel lift. I rode with the driver who told me about all of the hauls he does all over the U.S. The boat had to be under 14ft high which made me cut down the radar pole on the stern, Cost was about $4500. Distance was about 50 miles.
 
Jan 11, 2014
12,983
Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
All Boat Movers
19119 Rogers Road
Odessa, Florida 33556-4126
Toll Free: 1-800-926-2875 ext 418
Phone: 813-920-8200 ext 418
Tim@Allboatmovers.com
These guys moved my boat from the auction lot to a local marina with a travel lift. I rode with the driver who told me about all of the hauls he does all over the U.S. The boat had to be under 14ft high which made me cut down the radar pole on the stern, Cost was about $4500. Distance was about 50 miles.
Yikes! that's $100 a mile!

It may be cheaper to hire a delivery captain to do the trip.
 
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xavpil

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Sep 6, 2022
376
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 419 Milwaukee
All Boat Movers
19119 Rogers Road
Odessa, Florida 33556-4126
Toll Free: 1-800-926-2875 ext 418
Phone: 813-920-8200 ext 418
Tim@Allboatmovers.com
These guys moved my boat from the auction lot to a local marina with a travel lift. I rode with the driver who told me about all of the hauls he does all over the U.S. The boat had to be under 14ft high which made me cut down the radar pole on the stern, Cost was about $4500. Distance was about 50 miles.
Wonderful info!!! Thank so much and sorry for the mast :)
 

Sailm8

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Feb 21, 2008
1,750
Hunter 29.5 Punta Gorda
Actually that was the total price after being gauged by the storage lot and the crane company.. The boat makes a great trawler.
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