Next message: Elizabeth Whelan: "Re: lv-ab: boat transport"
We had Arione, a Mason 44 with 6'7" draft and 12'3"
beam, trucked from Anacortes, WA to Richmond, CA when
we bought her. I believe we needed an escort car in
Oregon, but nowhere else. The requirements vary by
state -- obviously, on the east coast, you've got more
states to worry about than we did.
I'd check with a trucking company, rather than simply
take the broker's word (being cynical here, but the
broker may well have more friends who are delivery
captains than s/he does who are boat movers). Any
boat transport company has the equipment for moving
large boats should know the requirements inside and
out and be able to tell you what's involved.
--- Bill Wright <> wrote:
> Hi, all. I'm just about to make the move to become
> a real liveaboard. I'm beginning to make offers.
>
> My first boat to consider is a Morgan 426, but my
> broker tells me because it draws 6 feet, I have to
> have it delivered by a delivery Capt.. because it
> can't be shipped by truck.
>
> The boat is in St. Pete and needs to go to the
> northern Chesapeake. Any body have any idea how
> long a delivery captain would take to sail that far
> and how much it would cost? Also anyone know of a
> good surveyor in Tampa area they can recommend.
> Someone who will not only point out what needs to be
> done, but give some advice on how to do it.
>
> Getting back to the main question. How can I
> get this boat to the Chesapeake and how much will it
> cost. Also when does the delivery season begin?
>
> Thanks
> Bill Wright
>
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