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05-17-2012, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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Boat transport
Looking for an outfit to bring a 27' boat up from NC to Westport MA. If anybody can recommend an outfitthat is capable,please forward their contact info. Boat is on a '12 dual axle trailer.
Thanks,Chris
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05-17-2012, 03:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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Try Uship. (Kind of like Ebay but in reverse) Lots of small time operators (with dualies) will bid but some serious East coast boat transport companies willl also bid that do nothing but go from FL to NE and back.
The guy who moved my boat (Bradenton FL to New Bedford) to as well as a friends boat the following years was : US BOAT TRANSPORT |
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05-17-2012, 05:55 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
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There is a guy in Falmouth named Dana Smith who does this full time and is very reliable and responsible.
Dana T Smith Boat Transport - Tr#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g Company
DANA T SMITH BOAT TRANSPORT
26 RIVERS END RD
EAST FALMOUTH, MA 2536
Motor Carrier (MC) Number: 262779 USDOT: 349196
Total Trucks: 2 Total Drivers: 2
Dana T Smith Boat Transport is Carrier
508-400-2933 508-636-3922 (FAx)
Carrier Operation: Intrastate
Dana T Smith Boat Transport in Transport Business since 3/31/1989
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05-17-2012, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Marshfield, Ma
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I used Uship to have my 21' Contender shipped from Mississippi to Marshfield. The guy i went with on Uship (forget his name) was great and really cheap. It was 2 1/2 years ago and was only like $850. When i proced it out it would have cost more for me do drive down and get it myself!! I also got an endorsement from my Insurance company for $75 and they covered the insurance on the boat trip up since I wasn't towing it (highly recommend that if the guy towing isn't fully insured.)
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05-17-2012, 07:46 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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no fish in Westport, move on
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05-18-2012, 05:31 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Piscator
I also got an endorsement from my Insurance company for $75 and they covered the insurance on the boat trip up since I wasn't towing it (highly recommend that if the guy towing isn't fully insured.)
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Screw that, get the endorsement and make sure whoever is towing it IS fully insured. Don't play games with that crap or it WILL cause issues. |
Ski Quicks Hole
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05-18-2012, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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Thanks G,I will give him a jingle.
I agree Ted, no fly by night.
I have been given quotes at 2.50 per mile. Ouch!
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05-18-2012, 07:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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I did both...I had the company fax me the insurance policy and then bought my own one time policy thru my boat insurance as well...it was like 55 bucks if I remember. They will get in touch with the carrier and make sure everything is OK as to their coverage as well, at least mine did.
In the end, I did not use uship but I did find a carrier from uship that took my boat (32' wide load) and trailer, picked up both, put them both on his giant trailer and hauled it from FL to MA for 3K. This was money well spent IMO. Trailering rigs like this for long distances are a white knuckle event that my heart could do without.
One thing, If you are having the boat hauled up on your trailer...MAKE SURE it is really road worthy. I mean perfect. These guys don't stop for much and they move. Most of them will check it and give it a quickie inspection but make sure your tires are pristine and the bearings are perfect. Those tires will get hot. If you have an inexperienced boat towing guy just hook you up and take off, it could end badly.
One more thing...for cheap money you can rent a GPS tracking device and keep real time tabs on your boat as it goes A to B without the driver knowing. I did this and it comforting as well as entertaining. ( I got little done when it was in route, it sends you an email that is moving and then you log in and can track it live.) you can double click on the icon and get a google earth view of exactly where she is.
When I got this I told the fellow I was tracking a boat in route... the fellow said most guys get them to track their wife or kids. I just rented it for the month.
Last edited by Mr. Sandman; 05-18-2012 at 08:02 AM..
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05-18-2012, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Marshfield, Ma
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Yea, don’t use a fly by night for sure. The reason I mentioned the endorsement is a lot of people don’t know you can do that.
Uship has both experienced and fly by night so you do have to investigate a bit. The guy I went with had 200+ tows with 100% positive feedback (He also specialized in boats). I spoke with him and he was fully insured but I got the endorsement from my company anyway to play it safe. He wrapped the T-top and console in stretch wrap to keep the bug splats at a minimum. He took the prop off for the trip too. Even the guy I bought the boat from told me how impressed he was with the guy (wish I could find his info for you). He had a GPS tracker and I could go online to see where he was at any time. He also called each day to let me know how things were going. My trailer is a double axel and one of the tires had a flat the first night, no problem as this guy carries spare trailer tires with him in different sizes. He was a true professional. The reason I got a great deal is that he hauled another boat from Florida to Louisiana and his next haul was to pull a boat from the Cape down to Florida. I had posted my need to have a boat from Mississippi brought up to Mass. Since he was deadheading it up to Mass anyway, he took my job for really short money. I not only lucked out on the price but got a quality guy as well. Good luck!
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"I know a taxidermy man back home. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him!"
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05-18-2012, 09:01 AM
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Location: Newport, RI
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Ok what did you buy? Lets see some pics
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05-18-2012, 09:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Marshfield, Ma
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If you don't want to uses Uship, call Mike Scalisi (or his son Mark) @ Scalisi Marine: They are great guys.
103 Pearl Street Weymouth, MA 02191
(781) 331-0446
Scalisi Marine Weymouth The Power Boat People |
"I know a taxidermy man back home. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him!"
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05-18-2012, 02:01 PM
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soon
not soon enough
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05-18-2012, 02:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Marshfield, Ma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
not soon enough
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That is hardcore boat porn |
"I know a taxidermy man back home. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him!"
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05-18-2012, 03:17 PM
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
not soon enough
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OMG
SICK RIDE |
i bent my wookie
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05-18-2012, 04:04 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
not soon enough
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05-18-2012, 06:08 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Dayem.... you hit the lottery? I have boat envy... Love my 20' Grady CC (especially after cleaning, waxing, and touching up bottom this afternoon) but that just has the right lines to my eyes. Congrats!
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05-18-2012, 06:28 PM
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Location: Stafford Springs ct
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SWEET looking rig
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" THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER"
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05-18-2012, 06:46 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Impressive.
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05-18-2012, 07:29 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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nice looking boat Chris. Have fun.
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05-18-2012, 08:48 PM
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05-18-2012, 09:22 PM
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05-18-2012, 10:09 PM
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That's one nice solid boat dangles always liked them onslow boats!!!
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05-19-2012, 01:05 AM
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Registered User
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Location: Marshfield, Ma
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Just popped a boner!
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05-19-2012, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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That will fish!
congrats! and best of luck with her
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05-19-2012, 07:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Boston
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Beautiful Boat Sea Dangles!!
Your going to love those V-Rods.
Mike
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05-19-2012, 08:18 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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You need more rod holders. That thing is going to fly
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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05-20-2012, 06:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
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pants tent! Boat is sick. Love those OB's
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05-21-2012, 07:53 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
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sweet boat! gl with her
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05-21-2012, 01:43 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
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holy crap. beautiful boat dangles.
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05-21-2012, 01:47 PM
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Spot Preserver
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Chris great pick up. Solid boats. SWEET!
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