Moving the boat...
Joe wrote:
On Feb 8, 8:41 pm, cavalamb himself wrote:
Joe wrote:
On Feb 8, 12:40 am, cavalamb himself wrote:
I've never done this before, so I feel pretty clewless (clueless for
lubbers).
Has anybody had to move a fairly big boat overland?
I need to move a Hunter 38 - in Washington state,
down to Houston (texas).
I've googled up some boat movers - but -
what to look for?
what to watch out for?
What extra expenses to plan on?
Is there a better way?
Let me know what you find out on trucking rates and size restrictions
please. I've got my eye on a 47 ft steel hull in that general area. I
know I'd have to cut off the wheelhouse but that's easy enough. I'm
interested in height restrictions more than anything.
I do like the ideal of sailing south to somewhere like San Diego then
putting it on a truck to Houston. Where are you going to keep it here
in Houston?
Joe
Golly Joe, I haven't had a chance to even look yet.
Do you have any recommendations?
Other than dinging the net for marinas in the area,
which returned more choices that I can possibly run down.
Dorothy says Corpus is "out" - dunno why but won't argue.
I'm leaning towards the Seabrook area.
Clear Lake was a lot more interesting when all we had to consider
was the C-18. 3 foot draft verses 5 feet.
But it seems Clear Lake gets kinda think at times.
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What do you want, and what do you want to pay?
Joe
Live aboard.
Clean restrooms and showers.
Laundry and resturants near - within walking distance.
High speed net at the pier (Dorothy's work)
Friendly neighbors.
I'd happily pay the going rate for all that...
Richard
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