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frogger
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Initially Posted - 02/25/2004 : 08:43:45

I have recently purchased a Cat 250 WK (no trailer) and I need to have it moved from Lake Keowee, SC, to Lake Murray, SC. I do not plan to trailer the boat myself and plan to keep the boat in Lake Murray.

Any suggestions and/or thing to look for by having it moved by a boat moving service would be greatly appreciated.

Any alternatives? Any experience with boat movers?

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 02/25/2004 : 09:29:51

I used Alcove Marine to move my boat from Nyack New York to the Grreat Sacandaga Lake. I'm not sure they go to SC, but it might be worth a call. Their phone number is 518-384-0689.

Do you have a cradle? If so, they or who ever can strap your cradled boat to their trailer and move you quiet easily.

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frogger
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Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 07:50:49

Thanks for your reply! I've contacted several movers and gotten some estimates - seem to be rather high. I do not have a trailer or a cradle? I do have an empty slip and anxious crew waiting however. I have not been able to locate any trailers except new ones, at about $4800. Still contemplating my move.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 08:26:05

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by frogger
 Thanks for your reply! I've contacted several movers and gotten some estimates - seem to be rather high. I do not have a trailer or a cradle? I do have an empty slip and anxious crew waiting however. I have not been able to locate any trailers except new ones, at about $4800. Still contemplating my move.
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Since this move is within the state of SC I would go to both marinas and look for another 250 and offer to rent the trailer from one of the owners, if that does not work I would call the local dealers and ask for some names of people who he has sold 250s to and call them, (it may be best for him to call them). This points to something that facinates me about our boats. Why would anyone buy a trailerable boat without a trailer????? If you bite the bullet and buy a trailer you will never regret it. Simply read the threads and see what people are able to do to their boats when they have real control over whether or not it is in the water and where it is when it is out of the water. (How about the line to get pulled when the last hurricane came through?) From what I read, a couple of years of being gouged by the local marinas will pay for most of the trailer's cost!

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 09:35:14

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 ...This points to something that facinates me about our boats. Why would anyone buy a trailerable boat without a trailer?????<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Some people, like me, just have no practical use for a trailer.

My previous boat was on a trailer, but I only used it for 30 minutes twice a year. For this I had to pay for trailer plates, registration, insurance, maintenance, and everything else that goes along with owning a trailer. Additionally, because the boat was trailered, I needed a capable tow vehicle and a place to store both boat and trailer.

Now, I save a ton of money by not trailering.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 10:39:43

Hey Frogger, there you have it!
Don and I have had this discussion before. He has a wonderful situation that I envy alot. He has a regular community at the boat yard and gets as much done there as most of we trailer people get done at home, maybe more. I live 30 odd miles from my lake and there is no commercial activity there so what ever you forget to take with you needs to be done another day.
Good luck getting the boat moved.

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 17:17:07

We've been thinking about this, buying a trailer, round numbers $5000 and a new vehicle to tow osmepneo behind, $30K in round numbers. If I had I could tow osmepneo to Wichita for 2005 nationals, sounds great, but . . .. 35000/600 (in-out winter storage $ to my marina operator). Simple payback 58 years, but I can reduce that because I need another car,, oh life gets confusing.

I don't think a trailer is for me, at least not now.

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 17:18:04

Another point, for your refernce, Alcove Marine charged like $400 to move the boat 180 miles.

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frogger
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Response Posted - 02/26/2004 : 23:13:25

Thanks everybody. So far, the lowest price I've received is close to $1000. Seemed a little high to me, so my interest in a trailer. I have a slip in a marina community and the maximum size boat that can be accommodated here is 25' long and 8' 6" wide. I was wondering if it would be worth it to be able to take the boat out for bottom paint myself (done that before) and other maintenance. I also have storage/work space outside the marina, so no storage fees involved. The Cat 250 WK was my choice for too many reasons to list. I do not plan to sail anywhere else.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/27/2004 : 08:41:52

If you bite the bullet and have a TrailRite shipped to your local Catalina dealer along with his next load of boats you will get a perfect trailer with an integral mast raising system. Or you can probably get one made for less money, search the internet for sailboat trailer manufacturers, it seem like one of the really big boat trailer companies is close to you.

I contacted these people last year about a trailer for a 22:
On 8/28/03 7:31 AM, "Loadmaster Trailer Company, LTD." <loadmaster@cros.net> wrote:

Dear Frank,

Thank you for emailing me back. Our model 220S615SB is the trailer that you are looking at. This trailer has a 6,000lbs axles, 15"D 8-ply radial tires, and electric brakes. You have your choice of a wide range of custom paint colors, and we will set up the bunks specifically for your boat, yet they will be adjustable. Your carry capacity will be around 4,000lbs. Your direct price for this trailer is $2,945 plus tax and/or delivery. I have attached a spec sheet of a trailer like this. If you have any questions email me back or call 800-258-6115.

The 25 model is 250T314SB.
http://www.loadmastertrailerco.com/

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Maureen1000
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Response Posted - 03/12/2004 : 13:06:26

I just used Boats Away to move a 250 from NY to VA for $800. Their phone is 941-416-5112. Jerry is the owner. If you're flexible on dates, he will negotiate. Good luck!

Maureen

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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 03/12/2004 : 22:21:56

I bought a used trailrite trailer for my 99' 250WK for $1200, it was the trailer that came with the boat. I spent $500 getting it into top shape. Now I can control when & where and it is definitely worth the expense of having a trailer since you have to haul out at least every three years for bottom jobs, or sooner for floods or other maintainence....peace of mind is worth it.
Steve

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frogger
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Response Posted - 03/30/2004 : 08:28:02

Thanks all! Boat is in the water at dock. Perfect launch and setup. I do plan to get a trailer later on.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/30/2004 : 08:34:25

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by frogger
 Thanks all! Boat is in the water at dock. Perfect launch and setup. I do plan to get a trailer later on.
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Congratulations Joseph!

How did you transport the boat...hauling service or trailer?

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frogger
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Response Posted - 03/30/2004 : 11:20:37

Don, I used a boat hauling service. I had the boat moved to Lake Murray, SC, and will be sailing it there. The Catalina 250 K suits me fine. I bought the boat in November and was very anxious to get it into the water. The mast went up very easily - two to raise it and one to make sure nothing was caught or kinked. Went smooth. Took it out with my daughter and granddaughter Sunday. It was a dream to handle. Now to just fix a few minor problems.

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