Rather than sailing my 35' sailboat from Toronto to the Caribbean, I'm thinking it may be cheaper to ship it to Florida (probably Miami) and sail from there. Has anyone done this? If so how much did it cost? How about from the northern states, anyone shipped to Florida from there?
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Cheaper?
Figure around $3000. for the transport. But how much is your time worth? Preparing the boat and then recommissioning on the other end could exceed the transportation cost. This, of course, depends upon how much work you can do yourself and the marina that handles the launch. And transporting a boat is very hard on many of the components, especially rigging. My personal opinion is that it is better to either sail it yourself or have it delivered on the water.
Figure around $3000. for the transport. But how much is your time worth? Preparing the boat and then recommissioning on the other end could exceed the transportation cost. This, of course, depends upon how much work you can do yourself and the marina that handles the launch. And transporting a boat is very hard on many of the components, especially rigging. My personal opinion is that it is better to either sail it yourself or have it delivered on the water.
Overland harder ?
The AICW trip (Toronto - Miami) is something on the order of 2,000 miles, and may take as long as 2 months. You can expect to put 100's of hours on the engine (& up to $2K in fuel costs). The trip South can be a great cruise, in and of itself. However, if time is of the essence, or you don’t care to see (much of) the Atlantic Seaboard (why not?) - then I’d certainly consider the overland transport alternative.
The AICW trip (Toronto - Miami) is something on the order of 2,000 miles, and may take as long as 2 months. You can expect to put 100's of hours on the engine (& up to $2K in fuel costs). The trip South can be a great cruise, in and of itself. However, if time is of the essence, or you don’t care to see (much of) the Atlantic Seaboard (why not?) - then I’d certainly consider the overland transport alternative.
Curious about being hard on the rigging>>?????
If your transporting it via highways and byways, isn't your rigging along with the mast all taken down?? Was just wondering why that would be hard on the rigging? Again, just curious..thnx
If your transporting it via highways and byways, isn't your rigging along with the mast all taken down?? Was just wondering why that would be hard on the rigging? Again, just curious..thnx
Florida Marinas ?
I've got a quote for shippng my boat to Florida from Toronto ($3850 US). Now I need a good marina to ship it to. Anyone have any recommendations?
I've got a quote for shippng my boat to Florida from Toronto ($3850 US). Now I need a good marina to ship it to. Anyone have any recommendations?
Who by?
Is that quote from a shipper that specializes in moving boats or just a standard freight shipper/trucker? Does that include loading and unloading costs? I am giving consideration to shipping a 37 footer a similar distance (but out to the west coast), the price you indicated makes the idea more attractive.
Is that quote from a shipper that specializes in moving boats or just a standard freight shipper/trucker? Does that include loading and unloading costs? I am giving consideration to shipping a 37 footer a similar distance (but out to the west coast), the price you indicated makes the idea more attractive.
Echo Gulf
I got a wide range of quotes: Andrews Trucking $4960 USD ($6200 CDN) transport@andrewstrucking.com Boat express $2996USD ($3745 CDN)ceo@boatsexpress.com Boathaul $3850 USD ($4812 CDN) website www.boathaul.com A1Haulaboat - $4500 USD ($5625 CDN) bwest@a1haulaboat.com M. Baldson Trucking Ltd. (Canada) $4640 USD ($5800 CDN) telephone: 416-683-5917 So right now Boat Express looks the best.
I got a wide range of quotes: Andrews Trucking $4960 USD ($6200 CDN) transport@andrewstrucking.com Boat express $2996USD ($3745 CDN)ceo@boatsexpress.com Boathaul $3850 USD ($4812 CDN) website www.boathaul.com A1Haulaboat - $4500 USD ($5625 CDN) bwest@a1haulaboat.com M. Baldson Trucking Ltd. (Canada) $4640 USD ($5800 CDN) telephone: 416-683-5917 So right now Boat Express looks the best.
Loading and Unloading is not included.
Echo Gulf I forgot to tell you that the unloading and loading is not included. You have to arrange that with the marina at both ends. Most of the shippers only allow two hours for this and charge by the hour (around $55) for extra time.
Echo Gulf I forgot to tell you that the unloading and loading is not included. You have to arrange that with the marina at both ends. Most of the shippers only allow two hours for this and charge by the hour (around $55) for extra time.
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