Shipping ideas, please. . .

Pierre LaPaddelle · Post by **Pierre LaPaddelle** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:36 am

Hey folks

I'd be grateful for some bright ideas about shipping boats.

I have a boat (maybe two) to move from the South-East to the North-West. (Exact points to be confirmed -- just looking for basic ideas here.)

1. Commercial shipping? Sources, rates, etc. Would love to get your recommendations.

2. If you're planning a road trip, and have room on the racks, I have gas money to kick in. Please PM me.

Thanks, Gang!
Rick

Sir Adam · Post by **Sir Adam** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:42 am

For plastic I've used Forward Air, shipping terminal to terminal, with good success and reasonable rates.

A friend of mine used Greyhound - cheaper but took longer.

Transport by fellow boater is definitely best. I've moved lots of boats for folks (sorry I can't help this time!) and have been honored to have quite a few moved for me to over the years.

Good luck!

Smurfwarrior · Post by **Smurfwarrior** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:57 am

I'm in Utah, traveling to ALF and I have room for two boats. If that works for you (I can store in my garage until you figure out the rest of the trip) let me know. I'm cheap.

Pierre LaPaddelle · Post by **Pierre LaPaddelle** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:53 pm

Thanks, Adam, for the response -- I agree, and am always blown away by the willingness of fellow boaters to help out.

And thank YOU, Smurf, for your offer! Will stay in touch!!!

Rick

agrestal · Post by **agrestal** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:30 pm

US Air will allow you to check 1 boat for $100 (see their special equipment page) but it can't be a small plane and probably should be direct flight. Don't box it - they freak out about the size.

Or if you aren't in a rush, several of us in the SE are coming to Nationals in CO in July.

Chipping in on gas $$ is guaranteed to buy space on a roof!