J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Transport recommendations

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.

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.

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.

Muller runs a reasonably priced operation and should have some good options for "by land" delivery.

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,

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.

Congratulations, by the way! I think you'll love the boat, and the forum support can't be beat!

Congrats - which boat did you buy?