Towing the boat on its own trailer is likely going to be cheaper...? Box truck independents can haul a load in the truck plus tow your boat, splitting the cost, versus having to dedicate a flatbed to your boat only. UShip.com as well as other RV/trailer haulers are options to check out. Get them in a bidding war, if you can... :-) However you want to be sure the tires & bearings are up to the long haul - if you've no idea what shape they're in then have them checked, tires and bearings both. Also make sure the trailer light wiring is sound & all working...the hauler will probably not take responsibility for any problems with tires, bearings, or lights. Don't leave motor on transom in any case. Either transport method will bounce it around for the entire trip. cheers, John On 2/2/21 11:23 AM, Gail Russell 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.
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On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 9:36 AM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@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@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?
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