[Paddlewise] shipping to Europe

From: Julio MacWilliams <juliom_at_cisco.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 13:17:58 -0800 (PST)
Folks,

Today I made my first enquiry about shipping my 50lb 17ft x 23in  kayak
from California to Madrid, Spain. They quoted $900 to send it by boat which
would take about a month to arrive.

I really hope that is not the norm, as that would double the price that
a kayak would cost when the manufacturer is overseas. 

I am going to keep looking and keep you posted of my findings. Ultimately
the best option might be to cut the boat in three pieces and use them
as suitcases.

After checking with the packaging companies I will check with an airline
to see how much they charge for cargo.

Now I understand why folding boat companies are still in business charging
outrageous high prices.

cheers,

- Julio
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