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Transport recommendations #16767
03/07/16 11:04 PM
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My son and I just purchased a J30 in Noank, CT and need to get it to Annapolis, MD. Any one have recommendations or expereince with transport companies. Thanks.

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Re: Transport recommendations [Re: Escapade] #16769
03/08/16 05:53 PM
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If you contact Muller Marine in Annapolis, they should have some names for you. If you find a good company, post it here! A few of us may be shipping our boats down to Annapolis from NJ for the North Americans in September.


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Re: Transport recommendations [Re: Escapade] #16771
03/09/16 03:17 PM
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I'll try that. We are looking a different possibilities including hiring a captain. So far I can see that some transports seem a bit too anxious to have your business, and one that said our job was too small. Still searching.

Re: Transport recommendations [Re: Escapade] #16772
03/09/16 05:03 PM
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Muller runs a reasonably priced operation and should have some good options for "by land" delivery.


Steve Buzbee
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Re: Transport recommendations [Re: Escapade] #16778
03/11/16 02:55 PM
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I would try reaching out to Dodson's Boat Yard in Stonington, CT.

http://www.dodsonboatyard.com/yard_services.html

They are a first rate yard, very close to where you purchased your boat. They have a delivery service and are well respected in the industry. I live in Old Lyme, CT and have hull #389. Let me know if I can be of any help when you are in town as I live close by. (860)-304-3701

The trick with land deliveries is to be flexible with your delivery schedule. Regardless of who you use, they will want a two way delivery so they are not driving on an empty trailer. If you can be flexible on timelines then you will get a great rate. If you have a hard deadline, then be ready for a higher rate.

Chris,

Re: Transport recommendations [Re: cjbuydos] #16779
03/12/16 10:06 PM
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thanks, great advice, and yes, when we head up that way, we'll let you know, would be great to meet another J30 er. I'll give them a call.

Re: Transport recommendations [Re: Escapade] #16803
04/06/16 12:52 AM
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Congratulations, by the way! I think you'll love the boat, and the forum support can't be beat!


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Re: Transport recommendations [Re: Escapade] #16804
04/06/16 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Escapade
My son and I just purchased a J30 in Noank, CT and need to get it to Annapolis, MD. Any one have recommendations or expereince with transport companies. Thanks.


Congrats - which boat did you buy?


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