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NautiC25
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Initially Posted - 05/22/2009 :  09:13:54  Show Profile
It doesn't have a trailer, so I'm sure that's going to make it more difficult and cost more. But I'd like to hear how much you paid.
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 05/22/2009 :  09:58:45  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
I shipped my 40 foot trawler San Diego to Milwaukee for about $2/mile. That was 10 years ago, using a boat transportation company. They can haul anything up to 50 feet. With my boat they were also going to put a 20 footer on the trailer. Boatyard costs apply at both ends.
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 05/22/2009 :  09:59:09  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Being in Texas, I would expect there to be a bunch of boats around you! I shipped ours up from Detroit area to an hour north of Toronto in November when things were slowing down for the hauler. It cost us $1300 CAD in November of '07.

Some things to consider:
* Be flexible on date - If you can wait an extra month, you may get a lower rate, avoid spring/fall when the shippers are busiest.
* Go for a backhaul - This it the return leg for a shipper who is delivering a boat. Every kilometer they travel empty costs them, so you can sometimes get a reduced rate by being a backhaul.
* Hire a towtruck and rent a trailer - Hauling Iris to the marina this spring, our flatbed was fine, however our tow vehicle was not. You may be able to rent a trailer and then hire a towtruck, or rent a moving van for cheaper than hiring a boat hauler. For a tow vehicle, I would watch for a tandem axle pickup truck if you have to cover any serious distance.
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