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haley
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Initially Posted - 01/24/2006 : 11:24:49

Greetings,

I may be using the wrong terms to search on but I do not see a whole lot on boat transport in the archives. I am interested in a C25 Fin Keel, but it comes with a cradle and I would like to move it, less than 50 miles, to another location. Used trailers are harder to find than Do-Do's, new seem to start at $3500-$4000 and my tow vehicle would not be up to the task anyway.

Any tips on cost or things to look for or avoid? I filled out one request for quote from a yacht transport firm but have yet to hear back - may be to small a haul.

I thought of maybe hot wiring the hoist and hitting the road one dark and moonless night, but the wife would not get much enjoyment from the boat if I was in the pen (although the low speed chase would rival OJ's).

Thanks!

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John
Precision 18
Rochester NY

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 01/24/2006 : 11:31:19

Where is the boat now, and where do you want to take it?

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/24/2006 : 11:45:30

John,

When I contracted a local marine transport company to move my cradled fin keeled boat 55 miles, I was charged $450.00.

Depending on the sturdiness of the cradle on your prospective boat, you could possibly transport it on a flat bed dual axle trailer.

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haley
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Response Posted - 01/24/2006 : 11:51:36

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Steve Milby
 Where is the boat now, and where do you want to take it?
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Steve, thank you for your reply. Not close to Captiva! My folks live in Estero below Ft. Myers and I envy your sailing grounds.

The boat is currently located in Canandaigua NY and I wish to move it to Pultneyville NY. Canandaigua is a beautiful lake, great for sailing & swimming. Slips are rare though and the current owner has it on a mooring (Carl, if you read this you can see that I am still thinking). Pultneyville is on Lake Ontario and is attractive because it has slips w/ power and gives access to greater cruising possibilities. I could sail to Fair Haven, Sodus, 1000 Islands or the South of France (East to Oswego, right on the Oswego Canal, left on the Erie, right at Albany and left from NYC to Gibralta).

Although France is probably out for a while, I do wish to use the boat for sailing as well as a sort of weekend getaway. Overnighting at a dock seems simpler than over nighting at a mooring - especially with 4 & 6 year old kids. But I would welcome opinions on this (of course).

Regards,

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haley
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Response Posted - 01/24/2006 : 11:56:32

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 John,

When I contracted a local marine transport company to move my cradled fin keeled boat 55 miles, I was charged $450.00.

Depending on the sturdiness of the cradle on your prospective boat, you could possibly transport it on a flat bed dual axle trailer.
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Don,

Thanks for the cost figure. That is about what I expected. How did they load it? Both of these facilities rent a crane for hauling and launching. Although there are hoists on both bodies of water. I may have to launch, sail to hoist, haul, load, transport, unload, launch and sail to dock.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/24/2006 : 13:10:59

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by haley
 How did they load it? Both of these facilities rent a crane for hauling and launching.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

The company I contracted to move my boat used a fancy hydraulic trailer like that shown below. The crossmembers of the trailer are removed and the U-shaped trailer is then backed up around the boat and cradle. The trailer is then lowered to the ground and the crossmembers are then reinstalled so that they are under the cradle (The cradle must be on blocks to provide clearance. If it is not blocked, then it must be manually jacked up and blocked). After the crossmembers are installed, the trailer is raised, lifting the entire boat and cradle.

Since my boat was already on blocks, the whole process of lifting the cradle was about 15 minutes and was done with a crew of one. These hydraulic trailers can also be used to move boats that are not on cradles.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/24/2006 : 13:40:18

Don't know if they'll work, but I found these searching the Yellow Pages under boat transporting...

LAKE ONTARIO BOAT STORAGE & TRANSPORTING
65 Orchard Ave Hamlin NY
585-964-7820

BRADDOCK BAY MARINA INC
105 E Manitou Rd Rochester NY
585-227-1579

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glivs
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Response Posted - 01/25/2006 : 07:13:35

John
I contracted Bob Guay of Alcove Carriers (518.695.5652) to move our boat and cradle from Lake George to Burlington, VT. The home office is near Saratoga, NY but they delivers boats all over the east coast. He used a rig like the one Don pictured above. Very efficient, fully insured, and beat the three internet bids we received hands down.

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haley
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Response Posted - 01/25/2006 : 08:13:25

Gerry & Don,

Thanks. I will give them a call.

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