I have used u ship twice, very happy both times. My recollection is that shippers have reviews.
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From: Becky belding <becky(a)beckybelding.com>
Date:02/02/2021 4:30 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats(a)mailman.xmission.com>
Subject: Re: M_Boats: Transporting Montgomery Sailboat
Be careful with uShip...i was almost scammed.
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> On Feb 2, 2021, at 11:30 AM, Bob Eeg <montgomeryboats(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Definitely shrink wrap it. Then hire someone on UShip dot com to tow the Bote on the trailer to Texas. They bring the tow vehicle.
> Bob
>
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> On Feb 2, 2021, at 11:24 AM, Gail Russell <gail(a)zeliga.com> wrote:
>
> Not yet certain. New owner is scoping out options. One option is
> transport of boat and trailer on a flatbed, in which case overall length of
> the rig matters to the price. New owner is of the understanding that
> putting the motor on the cabin sole (yours truly to wrap it up in moving
> blankets and bubble wrap) is better rather than leaving it to hang on the
> transom.
>
> If We also take the rudder off, we can cut maybe 2 feet off the overall
> length.
>
> I had suggested looking for RV transport companies that would take it over
> the road. In that case, length might be less significant.
>
> I am interested in any and all insights. The boat is already sold, but I
> am going to be doing the work to secure everything, so have a real interest
> in doing my best to make it arrive in good condition.
>
> Not sure about shrink wrapping advisability.
>
> The owner will make final decision, but I want to make sure I am not
> missing important info on my end.
>
> We considered taking it to the Texas Hill Country ourselves using our truck
> and camper, but decided it was a long drive! We might do something like
> take it as far as LA or Riverside, but Texas is an 27 hour trip, and our
> days of marathon driving sessions are long gone.
>
> I ha
>
> On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 9:36 AM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Gail.
>
> Are the boat and trailer going onto a flatbed trailer? Or are boat and
> trailer being pulled behind a truck? (aka, on trailers own wheels.)
>
>
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> On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 8:52 AM Gail Russell <gail(a)zeliga.com> wrote:
>
> We are getting ready to hire a transport company to haul a Montgomery 17
> from the SF Bay area to Southern Texas. A few questions:
>
> Is it safe to move the mast forward so that it does not overhang the rear
> of the boat so as to shorten the transport length to reduce dollar cost
> of
> transporting the rig on a truck and trailer.
>
> I am assuming it can be secured further forward. Not sure if there are
> any implications for the mast?
>
>
