Transport advise
- Thread starter Greg H
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jimcleary
James M. Cleary
Greg
Years ago we were going to ship our 1978 382 from New York to Los Angeles. The move never took place, but I had done a bit of research about putting it all on a truck. At that time, because of the height of highway bridges, there was an issue of the bow pulpit being too high on the truck and that it would have to be removed from the boat to ship. I remember being relieved that the move fell through because I didn't't want to unbolt the pulpit. My advice would be to speak to the trucking companys to determine what and how the boat needs to be prepared.
Jim Cleary
Years ago we were going to ship our 1978 382 from New York to Los Angeles. The move never took place, but I had done a bit of research about putting it all on a truck. At that time, because of the height of highway bridges, there was an issue of the bow pulpit being too high on the truck and that it would have to be removed from the boat to ship. I remember being relieved that the move fell through because I didn't't want to unbolt the pulpit. My advice would be to speak to the trucking companys to determine what and how the boat needs to be prepared.
Jim Cleary
Hi Jim, Thanks for the information, I am going to need to remove the arch over the cockpit which supports the solar panels but it appears from my measurements that the bow and stern rails can remain in place. We will see how it goes in March. Thanks again!
Greg
jimcleary
James M. Cleary
Greg
I guess the issue is the height of the trailer before the boat goes on it. Another factor that helped with the price of the haul was getting a return trip fare. That means the trucking company from the area where you want your boat to go, brings a boat to near where your boat is now, then gives you a better price so they don't go back with an empty trailer. Maybe in the fall a Chicago company is hauling a snow bird south and you can hitch a ride north. As to prepping the boat for the trip, pay attention to things that could be rubbing together. The mast, boom, rigging needs to be well wrapped. Road vibration will rub anything raw after 1500 miles.
Jim
I guess the issue is the height of the trailer before the boat goes on it. Another factor that helped with the price of the haul was getting a return trip fare. That means the trucking company from the area where you want your boat to go, brings a boat to near where your boat is now, then gives you a better price so they don't go back with an empty trailer. Maybe in the fall a Chicago company is hauling a snow bird south and you can hitch a ride north. As to prepping the boat for the trip, pay attention to things that could be rubbing together. The mast, boom, rigging needs to be well wrapped. Road vibration will rub anything raw after 1500 miles.
Jim