Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Shipping 25' Whaler from West Palm Beach, FL

Posted by jakereaves2000 on 01/18/09 - 4:49 PM
#1

I recently purchased a 25' Boston whaler from West Palm Beach, Florida. I found out the trailer it is on is not in well enough condition to trailer back to Houston. I'm looking for a Hot Shot service or something along the lines to get it back. Anyone have any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated...



Thanks!

Posted by mikepte23 on 01/21/09 - 1:21 PM
#2

I recently used uship.com to ship a Montauk on a flat bed from Jacksonville Fl to Los Angeles CA. I would start there.

Posted by GeorgiaWhaler on 01/22/09 - 7:09 AM
#3

Here's what you do....send me enough money for Gas and Beer and I'll drive it to Corpus Cristi. Now, I'll probably stop in the Keys for a few weeks and maybe make a few pit stops along the pan handle, a little gambling in Biloxi and a night or two in New Orleans. Now I'm going to need a first mate which I can recruit through Whaler Central. Do you mind if I wait til April? The Intracoastal Waterway is a little choppy this time of year!

I wish I had some real advice for you but I haven't had to ship anything. Seize this opportunity for an adventure I say!

Posted by TexasOutrage on 01/22/09 - 7:21 AM
#4

If the trailer is bad and you are going to need one anyway....have you thought about having it rebuilt in Florida and going to get it or buying a new trailer and pulling it back.

Posted by Phil T on 01/22/09 - 7:41 AM
#5

Texas has a good point. Lots of good shops and several trailer manufacturer factories there.

My brother used U-Ship for getting a non-running Ford 2500 tractor/backhoe from Ohio to Maine. While the cost was reasonable, the logistics with U-Ship were really hard.