(Everything that Paul mentioned. )

I have shipped a 34 ft ketch from SD to Seattle and have prep'ed and loaded
a similar boat from Seattle to SD for a friend.

For my ketch, I was leaving it in storeage in SD for a short period, before
the haul and I had stored the masts on deck. A lot of extra work, however
most all regular boat haulers are able to haul your mast on the trailer.

My boat had a lot of road grim in combination with diesel soot and it took a
long time to get it clean. TSP was my choice, but the boat yard wouldn't
allow it because their yard drained into the Sound. I ended up using TSP
which didn't contain any Phosphate (go figure).

At the time, 1994, shrink wrap wasn't available to the average boat, new in
the shipyard scene. I now believe it is a good idea if you can afford it and
have it done properly.. Boat hauler I have talked to claim that if it comes
loose enroute, they must remove the whole mess and that might be at your
expense. They just don't have the material or equipment to repair it.

Finally, you mentioned insurance. Most yacht policies don't really cover
such a method of moving and your boat hauler will have his insurance to
cover the move. You can ask for confirmation of this but I believe is is
standard with them all.

There are a number of trucking outfits that are equipt with special boat
trailers and I would recommend sticking with those who know their business.
As opposed to some independent with an ordinary 'low boy' equipment trailer.
Check the ads in your areas local boating magazines.

My experience and opinions. FWIW.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

( For Paul, Which boat yard did you use in SD?? My friends had a bad
experience with South Bay Boat Yard (damaged the paint on the mast).