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kansasboatman
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Initially Posted - 04/29/2004 :  00:20:38  Show Profile
Am moving to the southeast from midwest (Ks) later this summer and will either sell my boat(1978 swing keel Indulgence II with trailrite trailer) locally or "take" it with me. If I take it, not sure I have a vehicle worthy of haulin it to Pensecola, Fl area. Does anyone know of a towing service or someone reliable with probably a one ton + truck who wants a back haul to that neck of the woods.


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Marshall
Lake Perry, Kansas
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  04:58:26  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
tow it with the U-Haul
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jhugener
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  08:06:47  Show Profile
You will love Pensecola, Fl . The water is great. Right now it is in the high 70s and low 80s.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  09:47:29  Show Profile
Moving to Florida?... you'll want that boat! 1-Ton UHaul is a good idea.
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  09:59:23  Show Profile
Hi Marshall,

A couple of years ago I needed to rent a truck to haul my boat. When I talked to U-Haul (and others), they told me they didn't have anything that was rated to pull 7000+ pounds. So, I had to shop around, and finding a truck with enough towing capacity turned out to be quite a challenge.

I finally found a company that had a truck that would work ... the name of the company is "Interstate Truck Rental II LTD." I got the impression that they are a nationwide company, so if you'd like to check with them, here is the phone number I've got for them: 800-900-0532.

I agree with Bruce ... it sure would be nice to have your C-25 in Pensacola ... what a beautiful area! We've got several Association members from that area ... maybe they will have some truck rental ideas for you, as well as some advice on marinas, cruising venues, etc.

Good luck with your move!
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  10:07:32  Show Profile
Sail your boat down the Mississippi River to the gulf, then on to Pensacola!
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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  11:07:57  Show Profile
I would certainly want my boat with me in Pensecola. So if Don's idea doesn't work (sailing down the Mississippi), I would find a way to tow it, or ship it. I moved osmepneo four years ago, Alcove Carriers, $400 from Nyack NY, on the Hudson 20 miles north of NY City, to the Great Sacandaga Lake, 160 miles north. Their phone number is 518-384-0689. I don't know if they cover KS and FL, but it might be worth checking out. Finding a truck to rent to tow the boat seems like it would be the most reasonable approach or beg, borrow or . . . (I better not go there) from a friend or family. Invite them on the adventure.
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Sid
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  14:21:09  Show Profile
I agree. If you don't take your boat to Pensacola, you'll regret it. I was stationed there for a few years while in the USN. Lots of great sailing to be had year round.

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Doug G.
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Response Posted - 04/29/2004 :  23:42:50  Show Profile
You could just get the boat to Tulsa. Then float it Down the Arkansas to the Miss. River. It sounds odd, but there really is an Oklahoma barge canal at the port of Catoosa. Not that far from Kansas. Keep the boat.
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Mark Loyacano
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Response Posted - 04/30/2004 :  07:08:59  Show Profile
U haul has 1 ton diesel Ford 350 trucks (they are either the 14 or 15 foot large vans). They are set up for towing, too. A one ton truck is usually rated for 12000 lbs, isn't it? The restriction would be total weight ... that is to say, you might not be able to fill the truck AND tow a boat safely (or legally).

If I had lots and lots of time, I'd plop my boat in the Missouri River, motor (sail) down and hook a right turn on the Missisippi, take a left at the Ohio for about forty miles, take a right at Metropolis and go down the Tombigbee Waterway all the way to Mobile, Alabama. Sail Mobile Bay south to the Intracoastal, hook a left and Pensacola is dead ahead, a leisurely days motor, on your left.

You're gonna love it there. Good luck.
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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 04/30/2004 :  09:21:49  Show Profile
Marshall

We'all agree that you need to take your boat with you, somehow, some way! Good luck with your decision on how. (Of course, I'm assuming that you will take our advise! )
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seastream
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Response Posted - 05/01/2004 :  22:44:41  Show Profile  Visit seastream's Homepage
TAKE THE BOAT WITH YOU!!! Uhaul sounds like the best idea.
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dhunt
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Response Posted - 05/02/2004 :  14:49:03  Show Profile
Just got back from a week of charter out of Pensacola . . . one more voice in the chorus . . . YOU WILL LOVE IT THERE!!! Take the boat.

IMHO you are well served to take a swinger to the northern gulf coast - lot's of shallow water. Take care of the keel pennant and pivot and enjoy the sailing -

The mouth of Pensacola Bay on a Sunday afternoon, filled with sails, is a sight worth seeing -

Also BEWARE Perdido Pass!! Traverse at slack tide with an engine you trust. Want a real treasure . . . find Pirates Cove.

Good luck - drive safe
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jhugener
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Response Posted - 05/03/2004 :  21:10:51  Show Profile
Marshall
I live 100 miles from Pensacola and have my boat in mobile AL.
When are you going to be in Pensacola?
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