Boat transportation

sidelock · #1 03-02-2012, 05:33 PM

Hi Folks, I'm looking at buying my first Seacraft 18' and the boat is presently on a trailer in Lafayette Louisiana. I'm looking for help with transporting the boat to Buffalo NY. or at least part way. If anyone is driving up this way empty, I would be willing to pay for having the boat brought up, or perhaps someone can recommand a reputable & affordable shipper they are experienced with.

heynow2203 · #2 03-02-2012, 05:58 PM

Uship use it the bid themselves down

McGillicuddy · #3 03-02-2012, 06:55 PM

I had a SeaCraft brought from Michigan to San Diego using uship.com
You can enter your rough info and see what kind of bids are out there for similar trips. Independents and pros will bid on your shipment and you can get the rig home for a decent price. Just be sure to check their reviews and insurance, etc. Also make sure they accept credit cards or paypal. Do not work with anyone that asks fror GreenDot or other cash advances.

Most quality shippers will agree to deposit + balance on delivery.

Good luck

eyezlow · #4 03-02-2012, 09:02 PM

Theres a guy in NY that I've heard was good, got his name from one of the members on here, i almost pulled the trigger on 23 sc in MD, i m on the cape so i was going to have him do it but i was too late, but he had a good rate seemed like a good guy if that helps

floorboy · #5 03-02-2012, 11:51 PM

Grab a buddy and hit the road.... We went from sw mn to mass back to mn to seattle and back to mn. Across the country twice hauling boats last year. Its not so bad........

sidelock · #6 03-03-2012, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyezlow

Theres a guy in NY that I've heard was good, got his name from one of the members on here, i almost pulled the trigger on 23 sc in MD, i m on the cape so i was going to have him do it but i was too late, but he had a good rate seemed like a good guy if that helps

Who is the guy in NY ? Do you have his contact info ?

sidelock · #7 03-03-2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGillicuddy

I had a SeaCraft brought from Michigan to San Diego using uship.com
You can enter your rough info and see what kind of bids are out there for similar trips. Independents and pros will bid on your shipment and you can get the rig home for a decent price. Just be sure to check their reviews and insurance, etc. Also make sure they accept credit cards or paypal. Do not work with anyone that asks fror GreenDot or other cash advances.

Most quality shippers will agree to deposit + balance on delivery.

Good luck

I have it listed on uship.com and their bids are very inconsistant, some are twice as high as others.

eggsuckindog · #8 03-04-2012, 01:06 AM

The guy is Frank Mole Transport, runs the east coast and does run empty one way or the other alot. If you have trouble finding him just go to Scream & Fly.com he does all the go fast boats and they love him. Only guy I would use btw, he got an empty run posted now just don't remember which direction

heynow2203 · #9 03-04-2012, 07:54 AM

Either way uship will be the cheapest way to get it moved

eggsuckindog · #10 03-04-2012, 03:45 PM

My understanding of Uship is its just like a referrel service of vendors, correct me if I'm wrong. Over on THT there was a guy that had to head to Leesburg Fla after his boat was left at a truck stop, then was informed that vendor was no longer affiliated. Not that they are bad or anything but given a comparable price I would go with a guy with hundreds of satisfied customers - now I will certainly agree price is a big big factor if its not close.