Boat Transport Service?
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Boat Transport Service?
Anyone ever shipped a boat from one side of the country to the other? I'm trying to get a decent idea on how much it would cost to ship a 23' boat on a trailer from Reno to Waco. Anyone know of any reputable people? Thanks,
David
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Try OSO member "pat@osp"
He was AWESOME with me when he hauled my boat over 2000 miles and quoted me right to the minute when he'd be making the delivery at our local marina 3 days later.
His price was dead center of the quotes I received.
See ya,
Kelly
He was AWESOME with me when he hauled my boat over 2000 miles and quoted me right to the minute when he'd be making the delivery at our local marina 3 days later.
His price was dead center of the quotes I received.
See ya,
Kelly
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Ever watch the cable show "Shipping Wars"? There's a website i think called www.uship.com where your shipment is put up for bid to reputable independent shippers of all shapes and sizes and you get to choose the winning bidder or something like that. Might be worth checking into.
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The guy I ended up hiring thru USHIP (craneman4) works alone with his 3/4 ton pick-up truck and has his DOT#'s and is insured. He is not a broker, he is the one who picks up, hauls and delivers your shipment. It does not sit in a yard somewhere waiting while someone tries to find someone else to haul it. THAT'S what I was looking for, someone who would be responsible for the transportation of my new boat from start to finish.
I ended up paying $2,240.00 (aprox. $1.00 per mile) which I thought was a very fair price... Other bids came in a few hundred cheaper, but I went with craneman4 for the reasons stated.
For my own peace of mind, I also had my insurance agent bind my own coverage on the boat in case anything went wrong on the way here... That way, I felt like I had double protection for the long journey home.
Good luck with your shipment!
Dave
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