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Jamber posted 06-11-2013 01:49 PM ET (US)
Earlier this week I met with a moving company at a local marina to help send my dad's 18' Outrage from FL up to my brother in NY. My dad was just not using it enough to justify keeping it.
We grew up with the love boating, it is in our blood. My brother always had a boat as well, but had a bad case two-foot-itis get way out of control a few years back and become too expensive selling his inboard ChrisCraft. I do not think he has been complete ever since. I am thrilled my brother and his family will now get back into boating with the relative simplicity of a trailerable Whaler. I know he is really excited about it.
Here are some photos I took of the loading process of the Outrage that I wanted to share. It was a very tight fit with the boat trailer being 95" wide and the inside of the cargo trailer being only 98" wide. All went smooth as the staff of Marine Mike's and Avatar Atlas Moving were all highly skilled and knew exactly what they were doing.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5349/9009847868_7cb9ecd8d0_o.jpg
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Phil T posted 06-11-2013 02:11 PM ET (US)
I have seen boats towed, put on a flatbed truck, in a shipping container and now a moving company trailer.
Did you move just the boat/trailer or personal items too? Did you price out shrink wrap and flat bed truck costs? I only ask because moving co.'s prices are kinda steep.
Your experience will help others in the future who consider which method of transporting a boat long distances.
dfmcintyre posted 06-11-2013 08:57 PM ET (US)
Interesting.....
Only question I've got is the third to the last image in the set. Does the one of the nuts look loose in that shot, or is it just me?
Sure would be a whole lot cleaner than any other move.
Regards - Don
wannabe posted 06-11-2013 09:56 PM ET (US)
First and foremost, that is a sweet looking Outrage. The shipping does look expensive.
Drew
Marko888 posted 06-11-2013 10:18 PM ET (US)
And yet another installment of "The Outrage 18 is the perfect boat" ... Can even be shipped in a moving company van!
It's a very nice example.
andygere posted 06-12-2013 02:27 AM ET (US)

quote:
Only question I've got is the third to the last image in the set. Does the one of the nuts look loose in that shot, or is it just me?
I think that's the U-bolt that holds the PVC side guides on. It was probably too wide with the guides still attached.
Buckda posted 06-12-2013 03:16 AM ET (US)
Don ...Looks like Atlas may owe the Steelcase folks in Grand Rapids a load lock...
Great photos. I would never have thought of shipping a boat in a moving co van like that.
Jamber posted 06-12-2013 09:11 AM ET (US)
Don, You had me really nervous that I left some bolts loose!
The day before the move I adjusted the trailer because it was only making contact with the rear most portion of the bunks. I knew I triple checked everything. I zoomed in on the photo and yes, it is just the U-bolts for the PVC guide posts as Andy stated. Whew!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/9023267667_832d87a438_b.jpg
The trailer is brand new and we have the guide post in the boat.
We moved just the Whaler. I was not involved in shipping costs. Sorry I do not know what my Dad, brother and moving company worked out. I know it was $100 for Marina Mike's to fork lift the Whaler onto the trailer.
Thanks for the compliments on the Outrage and the photos. I believe the classic 18 Outrage is a strong contender for the "perfect boat" award. I have alway been impressed how the hull seems to handle roughest seas without beating you up. It was tempting to put my classic 15 on that trailer and keep the 18 for myself. But the 18 is the perfect boat for the Great South Bay where my brother will be enjoying it and I really do love my classic 15 for the shallow waters of FL where I boat.

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Author	Topic: Shipping an 18' Outrage
Jamber	posted 06-11-2013 01:49 PM ET (US) Earlier this week I met with a moving company at a local marina to help send my dad's 18' Outrage from FL up to my brother in NY. My dad was just not using it enough to justify keeping it. We grew up with the love boating, it is in our blood. My brother always had a boat as well, but had a bad case two-foot-itis get way out of control a few years back and become too expensive selling his inboard ChrisCraft. I do not think he has been complete ever since. I am thrilled my brother and his family will now get back into boating with the relative simplicity of a trailerable Whaler. I know he is really excited about it. Here are some photos I took of the loading process of the Outrage that I wanted to share. It was a very tight fit with the boat trailer being 95" wide and the inside of the cargo trailer being only 98" wide. All went smooth as the staff of Marine Mike's and Avatar Atlas Moving were all highly skilled and knew exactly what they were doing. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5349/9009847868_7cb9ecd8d0_o.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8538/9009847670_0c0b6f7a22_o.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7405/9008667185_ebccec26d1_o.jpg http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/9008667565_993ec43a86_o.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5444/9009849466_541ec9691e_o.jpg http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/9008669187_1717176170_o.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8132/9009850524_25beb345d5_o.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/9008672341_a1a4aacf92_o.jpg http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/9008671347_11e2e4457b_o.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/9008673241_9f5fe17247_o.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3735/9009854268_73e381cd34_o.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/9009852810_3525debaee_o.jpg http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2845/9008671547_b91e6317ab_o.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7416/9008672567_105d4970b5_o.jpg
Phil T	posted 06-11-2013 02:11 PM ET (US) I have seen boats towed, put on a flatbed truck, in a shipping container and now a moving company trailer. Did you move just the boat/trailer or personal items too? Did you price out shrink wrap and flat bed truck costs? I only ask because moving co.'s prices are kinda steep. Your experience will help others in the future who consider which method of transporting a boat long distances.
dfmcintyre	posted 06-11-2013 08:57 PM ET (US) Interesting..... Only question I've got is the third to the last image in the set. Does the one of the nuts look loose in that shot, or is it just me? Sure would be a whole lot cleaner than any other move. Regards - Don
wannabe	posted 06-11-2013 09:56 PM ET (US) First and foremost, that is a sweet looking Outrage. The shipping does look expensive. Drew
Marko888	posted 06-11-2013 10:18 PM ET (US) And yet another installment of "The Outrage 18 is the perfect boat" ... Can even be shipped in a moving company van! It's a very nice example.
andygere	posted 06-12-2013 02:27 AM ET (US) quote: Only question I've got is the third to the last image in the set. Does the one of the nuts look loose in that shot, or is it just me? I think that's the U-bolt that holds the PVC side guides on. It was probably too wide with the guides still attached.
Buckda	posted 06-12-2013 03:16 AM ET (US) Don ...Looks like Atlas may owe the Steelcase folks in Grand Rapids a load lock... Great photos. I would never have thought of shipping a boat in a moving co van like that.
Jamber	posted 06-12-2013 09:11 AM ET (US) Don, You had me really nervous that I left some bolts loose! The day before the move I adjusted the trailer because it was only making contact with the rear most portion of the bunks. I knew I triple checked everything. I zoomed in on the photo and yes, it is just the U-bolts for the PVC guide posts as Andy stated. Whew! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/9023267667_832d87a438_b.jpg The trailer is brand new and we have the guide post in the boat. We moved just the Whaler. I was not involved in shipping costs. Sorry I do not know what my Dad, brother and moving company worked out. I know it was $100 for Marina Mike's to fork lift the Whaler onto the trailer. Thanks for the compliments on the Outrage and the photos. I believe the classic 18 Outrage is a strong contender for the "perfect boat" award. I have alway been impressed how the hull seems to handle roughest seas without beating you up. It was tempting to put my classic 15 on that trailer and keep the 18 for myself. But the 18 is the perfect boat for the Great South Bay where my brother will be enjoying it and I really do love my classic 15 for the shallow waters of FL where I boat.