Oregon to the Florida Keys

[woodworkingboy]

There are thousands of little Boston Whalers available between South Florida and Oregon.

Don't you get wet in every one of them?

 

[SoonerFan]

I'll take it from one side of Oklahoma to the other.

 

[vharrison]

This one?
http://medford.craigslist.org/boa/1939869351.html
I am just starting my busy season but I know an old fella that delivers alot of boats may do it Nov Dec, wouldn't be a big deal to store it unless your in a hurry

That is it!! We are in no hurry. Would the old fella be interested?

 

[sotc]

I'll ask, do you have an idea on pay?

 

[vharrison]

I have had quotes all over the place.

 

[lumberjack]

U-Pack from ABF quote on 14' linear feet of trailer for $6229 door to door, or save $2976 if it's terminal to terminal. Estimated 6 days transit time. The shipping terimial would be in Portland (275 miles) and the recieving would be in Miami (111 miles).

Medford to Tallahasse is 2800 miles, Medford to Marathon is 3400 miles. Provided that time is somewhat flexible*, I'd do it for $.80/mile from Medford to either of those locations. ($2240 or $2720) I'd self insure it, and could put the money in escrow with a member or with you prior to the trip if required as I understand I'm not very well known and somewhat shaddy in appearance and action

* As it stands right now I could have it to you in October.

 

[sotc]

Did Max call you Gigi? If not I think he will today or tomorow

 

[Strikermike]

U-Pack from ABF quote on 14' linear feet of trailer for $6229 door to door, or save $2976 if it's terminal to terminal. Estimated 6 days transit time. The shipping terimial would be in Portland (275 miles) and the recieving would be in Miami (111 miles).

Medford to Tallahasse is 2800 miles, Medford to Marathon is 3400 miles. Provided that time is somewhat flexible*, I'd do it for $.80/mile from Medford to either of those locations. ($2240 or $2720) I'd self insure it, and could put the money in escrow with a member or with you prior to the trip if required as I understand I'm not very well known and somewhat shaddy in appearance and action :lol

* As it stands right now I could have it to you in October.

Wouldn't it have to be crated first? I would hate to think what would happen to it In a box trailer with other cargo.

 

[lumberjack]

Nah, it would get stuck in the front of a pup trailer with another bulkhead added behind it.

Even if they were hauling it regular freight (not U-Pack), they would charge you full width and height of the trailer anyways.

 

[vharrison]

Did Max call you Gigi? If not I think he will today or tomorow

Have not heard from him yet. John is negotiating with Morse Van lines. We have used them to move Hillary back and forth to Georgia. So far, the are the cheapest.
Thanks for the offer Carl, no escrow needed with you, buddy!

 

[vharrison]

Nah, it would get stuck in the front of a pup trailer with another bulkhead added behind it.

Even if they were hauling it regular freight (not U-Pack), they would charge you full width and height of the trailer anyways.

Carl, some companies wanted it crated. As far as the trailer, we are not buying that, just the boat.

 

[lumberjack]

I meant the cargo trailer, GG. If they can't stack palletized freight on top/beside it, they (generally) charge full width and height for the trailer (normally 8'x9')

 

[thattreeguy]

I have a guy in Chino Hills, CA that wants to buy my reloading setup entirely it seems. That'd only add 200 miles to "my" trip, making it a bit over 7k miles. If I handed it off to rskybiz that'd cut about 1200 miles off the trip.

willy could bring it to me and i'll make the run to chino, its almost time for me to go south for a bit,

 

[lumberjack]

Apparently Morse Van Lines has me beat price wise.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Too bad, Carl. I would have liked reading about you and the cross country waitresses.

 

[lumberjack]

It'da been a fun trip for sure.

 

[vharrison]

whooHoo, Morse Van Lines came down to 1150.00 so if the boat is still available, we are going to get it.

 

[vharrison]

Maybe we should set up a chain.. One houser to the next all the way there. Each Tree Houser signing the bow.

John got the biggest kick out of the idea, thought you guys are so cool! Thanks!

 

[sotc]

If you need some help at my end, let me know. I can haul it to a terminal if need be. Going to Ashland this after noon for a bid

 

[vharrison]

Thanks for the offer Willie! They are going to pick it up at his house.

 

[vharrison]

The boat has finally made it's way across the US and is in Ft. Lauderdale. We are deciding whether to go and get it or have it shipped all the way down. It all depends on cost. I can't wait to see it.

 

[MasterBlaster]

What are you going to do with the Branch Office???

 

[vharrison]

We are keeping the Branch Office here and shipping the Boston Whaler to Spanish Wells, Bahamas. It is cheaper to get the boat to the Bahamas than it was to get it here.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Ah, I just looked - I didn't know Spanish Wells, Bahamas was so far away. I sorta thought it was something you boated to, on the BO. What cute 'lil boat name will you give her? Who's the boss of that? You, or John?

 

[vharrison]

We picked the boat up yesterday, didn't have to go all the way to Ft. Lauderdale, got to pick it up in Miami. It will serve us well on the Devils' Backbone http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Devil...nd-of-Eleuthera-Bahamas-Posters_i2504530_.htm John has named the boat "Twig" as it is only 13' long.