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quahog03 posted 04-20-2012 09:24 AM ET (US)
Hi,
I'm in the market for a 17 outrage with trailer.( mid to late 90's) I live in RI.
I've seen some that look good, along the eastern seaboard to Fl. However I have no way of towing the boat to RI.
I've heard of U ship and wondering if anyone can suggest other companies.
Thanks for any help.
Ed
Binkster posted 04-20-2012 04:03 PM ET (US)
I have used U Ship to ship me an outboard motor from Los Angeles to Tampa, great price, no problems good comunication.
rich
Phil T posted 04-20-2012 04:40 PM ET (US)
Ed -
Have the boat and trailer put on a flatbed rather than having it towed. There have been several guys who had trailer failures during transit.
While it is more expensive, even if the trailer is new, a failure enroute will really be a PITA for you and the driver. It is good insurance.
SantaMonicaWhaler posted 04-20-2012 08:09 PM ET (US)
I also used UShip to move a boat from South Carolina to Los Angeles. Of course, there was a trailer failure on the way, but the shipper was experienced and professional, so for a few hundred extra dollars (with all receipts provided), he had the axle/bearings fixed, and the boat arrived unscathed.
On UShip, however, I would be careful about using the cheapest bid you receive. Check out their insurance information, and their feedback.
Good luck.
Dave Sutton posted 04-20-2012 08:30 PM ET (US)
Greetings from Narragansett, can't be too far from you.
There are plenty of them right here and in CT and Mass, so no need to look that far. Keep your eyes peeled and check CL regularly. One will pop up. Give Point Jude boats in Wakefield a ring, they sold these for many years and do engine work on most of the local boats. There are always a half dozen 'Tauk's parked there for work and I'm sure that he knows of a few customers who are in a selling mode.
If you want a very nice early 'Tauk, always a freshwater boat (I imported it from Wisconsin and have never splashed it) with a forward casting platform installed and a Yamaha 90, PM me. Local is Local!
Dave
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Jeff posted 04-20-2012 08:43 PM ET (US)
We have used UShip before and had good success with the shipper. We ended up having a flatbed haul our 23 Walkaround up from Florida after two trailer failures. First was major, the second was minor but, enough to say just flatbed it and be done.
Here is a detailed thread on our experiences using UShip and the transportation process.
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/020336.html
Jeff posted 04-20-2012 08:52 PM ET (US)
Here is the key point about picking a shipper on UShip taken for the linked thread.

quote:
You get lots of enticing cheap offers on uship but, you need to make sure the person doing the hauling is a reputable operator who is fully licensed and insured. A lot of bidders on there are not. Also, be sure to go beyond their uship rating and check their background as a hauler as well. If we had ended up choosing one of those bidders that were not licensed nor insured and a had this failure happen, I doubt I would have gotten a call let alone had the hauler stay with the boat for untold hours in the dark until it was picked up. They would have very likely unhooked the truck and drove off. If they were kind enough to call, it would be to inform me that the trailer was sitting on the side of the road and it was now my problem.
I will say it again, check and double check your shipper before you contract with them. Check their hauling record, their business records and beyond. Make sure they are fully licensed and insured to haul your boat...
Also check their criminal record as well if you can. Recently I had a friend sell his 22 Outrage in Houston through a broker to a guy in the Northeast. Buyer paid in full for the boat and contracted his own shipper. The shipper picked the boat up from the yard in Texas just fine but, the boat has never arrived to the new owner. He can not reach the shipper, the boat is now where to be found and the buyer is out $22,000.
conch posted 04-21-2012 08:36 AM ET (US)
I have to agree with Dave Sutton, try to find a local or freshwater boat.
A haul from Florida will probably exceed 10% of the purchase price.Figure $1.25 to $1.50 a loaded mile. I have used U-ship three times for very long hauls with no issues,and recommend them.
Check Craigs List in your area, many of the same haulers advertise there also.
Chuck
quahog03 posted 04-21-2012 08:48 AM ET (US)
That was a concern, the trailer breaking down, so the flat bed idea works.
I do have a 17 outrage that I'm "looking" at on Long Island,so that wouldn't be bad.
It's the later 90's model that I like. I believe they have a deeper V than the older models.
If I do any shipping I'll share my experience.
Thanks,
Ed
Tiverton RI
Binkster posted 04-21-2012 11:49 AM ET (US)
I would never buy a boat with an outboard, or an outboard from a salt water area. How many lakes are there in New England, that are far enough from salt water that you can assure yourself that the outboard has never seen the salt. Also, I never buy from high use and salt water areas like Florida either even though I live there. Places like the Great Lakes with short boating seasons and fresh water in my estimation are the best areas to buy from.
Salt can be cleaned off the surface but you never know, how it was maintained. I have shipped outboards from there, and I would drive up their to pick up a boat. The Great Lakes is a nice place to visit anyway, I hope to make a trip up there this summer, and hope I can find a motor for my 15 footer.
rich

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Author	Topic: Boat shipping
quahog03	posted 04-20-2012 09:24 AM ET (US) Hi, I'm in the market for a 17 outrage with trailer.( mid to late 90's) I live in RI. I've seen some that look good, along the eastern seaboard to Fl. However I have no way of towing the boat to RI. I've heard of U ship and wondering if anyone can suggest other companies. Thanks for any help. Ed
Binkster	posted 04-20-2012 04:03 PM ET (US) I have used U Ship to ship me an outboard motor from Los Angeles to Tampa, great price, no problems good comunication. rich
Phil T	posted 04-20-2012 04:40 PM ET (US) Ed - Have the boat and trailer put on a flatbed rather than having it towed. There have been several guys who had trailer failures during transit. While it is more expensive, even if the trailer is new, a failure enroute will really be a PITA for you and the driver. It is good insurance.
SantaMonicaWhaler	posted 04-20-2012 08:09 PM ET (US) I also used UShip to move a boat from South Carolina to Los Angeles. Of course, there was a trailer failure on the way, but the shipper was experienced and professional, so for a few hundred extra dollars (with all receipts provided), he had the axle/bearings fixed, and the boat arrived unscathed. On UShip, however, I would be careful about using the cheapest bid you receive. Check out their insurance information, and their feedback. Good luck.
Dave Sutton	posted 04-20-2012 08:30 PM ET (US) Greetings from Narragansett, can't be too far from you. There are plenty of them right here and in CT and Mass, so no need to look that far. Keep your eyes peeled and check CL regularly. One will pop up. Give Point Jude boats in Wakefield a ring, they sold these for many years and do engine work on most of the local boats. There are always a half dozen 'Tauk's parked there for work and I'm sure that he knows of a few customers who are in a selling mode. If you want a very nice early 'Tauk, always a freshwater boat (I imported it from Wisconsin and have never splashed it) with a forward casting platform installed and a Yamaha 90, PM me. Local is Local! Dave .
Jeff	posted 04-20-2012 08:43 PM ET (US) We have used UShip before and had good success with the shipper. We ended up having a flatbed haul our 23 Walkaround up from Florida after two trailer failures. First was major, the second was minor but, enough to say just flatbed it and be done. Here is a detailed thread on our experiences using UShip and the transportation process. http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/020336.html
Jeff	posted 04-20-2012 08:52 PM ET (US) Here is the key point about picking a shipper on UShip taken for the linked thread. quote: You get lots of enticing cheap offers on uship but, you need to make sure the person doing the hauling is a reputable operator who is fully licensed and insured. A lot of bidders on there are not. Also, be sure to go beyond their uship rating and check their background as a hauler as well. If we had ended up choosing one of those bidders that were not licensed nor insured and a had this failure happen, I doubt I would have gotten a call let alone had the hauler stay with the boat for untold hours in the dark until it was picked up. They would have very likely unhooked the truck and drove off. If they were kind enough to call, it would be to inform me that the trailer was sitting on the side of the road and it was now my problem. I will say it again, check and double check your shipper before you contract with them. Check their hauling record, their business records and beyond. Make sure they are fully licensed and insured to haul your boat... Also check their criminal record as well if you can. Recently I had a friend sell his 22 Outrage in Houston through a broker to a guy in the Northeast. Buyer paid in full for the boat and contracted his own shipper. The shipper picked the boat up from the yard in Texas just fine but, the boat has never arrived to the new owner. He can not reach the shipper, the boat is now where to be found and the buyer is out $22,000.
conch	posted 04-21-2012 08:36 AM ET (US) I have to agree with Dave Sutton, try to find a local or freshwater boat. A haul from Florida will probably exceed 10% of the purchase price.Figure $1.25 to $1.50 a loaded mile. I have used U-ship three times for very long hauls with no issues,and recommend them. Check Craigs List in your area, many of the same haulers advertise there also. Chuck
quahog03	posted 04-21-2012 08:48 AM ET (US) That was a concern, the trailer breaking down, so the flat bed idea works. I do have a 17 outrage that I'm "looking" at on Long Island,so that wouldn't be bad. It's the later 90's model that I like. I believe they have a deeper V than the older models. If I do any shipping I'll share my experience. Thanks, Ed Tiverton RI
Binkster	posted 04-21-2012 11:49 AM ET (US) I would never buy a boat with an outboard, or an outboard from a salt water area. How many lakes are there in New England, that are far enough from salt water that you can assure yourself that the outboard has never seen the salt. Also, I never buy from high use and salt water areas like Florida either even though I live there. Places like the Great Lakes with short boating seasons and fresh water in my estimation are the best areas to buy from. Salt can be cleaned off the surface but you never know, how it was maintained. I have shipped outboards from there, and I would drive up their to pick up a boat. The Great Lakes is a nice place to visit anyway, I hope to make a trip up there this summer, and hope I can find a motor for my 15 footer. rich