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by Pelicandriver
Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:15 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Move 16-footer to Oregon from Michigan
Replies: 21
Views: 10520

Re: Move 16-footer to Oregon from Michigan

Thanks for the suggestion to contact Loadmaster; I just asked for a quote.
Really appreciate your input.
by Pelicandriver
Mon Jun 11, 2018 3:43 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Move 16-footer to Oregon from Michigan
Replies: 21
Views: 10520

Re: Move 16-footer to Oregon from Michigan

Hi, all Thanks to all who have posted responses to my questions. This is the first time I've done this, and my girlfriend will be driving the boat from MI to OR (while I drive a 26' UHaul truck ) - so I'm very concerned about doing this right. If I purchase a new trailer, is there a brand or type yo...
by Pelicandriver
Sun Jun 10, 2018 11:31 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Move 16-footer to Oregon from Michigan
Replies: 21
Views: 10520

Re: Move 16-footer to Oregon from Michigan

The number and quality of responses to my concerns about moving my 1968 Eastport (though I initially said, "Nauset"; ...oops) have been tremendous. What a great community, and what a great site; thanks so much. We've taken to heart all of the comments and are leaning toward the ''towing an...
by Pelicandriver
Sun Jun 10, 2018 8:35 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: 1968 Boston Whaler Eastport for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2955

1968 Boston Whaler Eastport for sale

I have refurbished a 1968 Boston Whaler Eastport with two engines - a 80 hp Mercury Thunderbolt and an accompanying Mercury 10 hp kicker. All the wood has been painstakingly scraped, sanded, and varnished, and the engines have been serviced. The trailer is solid and has been painted; the tires are n...
by Pelicandriver
Fri May 25, 2018 2:54 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Move 16-footer to Oregon from Michigan
Replies: 21
Views: 10520

Re: Move 16-footer to Oregon from Michigan

Thanks so much for all the replies. If I flatbed the boat, would I need to take the engines off?
by Pelicandriver
Fri May 25, 2018 12:00 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Move 16-footer to Oregon from Michigan
Replies: 21
Views: 10520

Move 16-footer to Oregon from Michigan

I just completed renovation of a 1968 Nauset and am moving to Oregon from Michigan in less than two months. What boat transport companies are there? Are there efficient ways to move the boat other than trailering it? I really don't want to [trailer the boat myself]. If I can't find a means to reloca...