I need to ship a Klepper folding boat from sunny California to Michigan. I've never attempted something like this before and was hoping perhaps someone on this list could steer me to the most economical and easiest way to go about it. FYI it's a Klepper sail boat and not a kayak, but it's made by the same people and I'm sure the process of sending it is about the same. Can anyone help? Thanks, Scott So.Cal. KiAyker_at_aol.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
KiAyker_at_aol.com wrote: > > I need to ship a Klepper folding boat from sunny California to Michigan. > I've never attempted something like this before and was hoping perhaps someone > on this list could steer me to the most economical and easiest way to go about > it. FYI it's a Klepper sail boat and not a kayak, but it's made by the same > people and I'm sure the process of sending it is about the same. Can anyone > help? > > Thanks, > > Scott > So.Cal. > KiAyker_at_aol.com Assume you have the bags for the Klepper sailing craft. Use them. cushion everything with bubble wrap and just send it via UPS as is. I have done that in the past with folding kayaks in their bags. However, it has been quite awhile since I did it that way (about five years). So check with UPS to see if they will accept a shipment that way. My guess is that it will cost you about $50 or $60. ralph ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
> Attn Gabriel Romeu, > Thank you for your inquiry,regarding inland transportation from SFO to PHL, > door to door the price is USD$75.00. > > Thank you for your attention to this matter, > > Sincerely, > Bruce Schonholz > ph 404 209 8890 > fax 404 209 8840 Brummaft_at_aol.com this was in regards to a 125 lb wooden crate I had shipped from san fran to phila. it was less than half the price of every other shipper I researched. This is door to door by the way. they were very pleasent to deal with by the way and gentle with the sculpture. KiAyker_at_aol.com wrote: > > I need to ship a Klepper folding boat from sunny California to Michigan. > I've never attempted something like this before and was hoping perhaps someone > on this list could steer me to the most economical and easiest way to go about > it. FYI it's a Klepper sail boat and not a kayak, but it's made by the same > people and I'm sure the process of sending it is about the same. Can anyone > help? > > Thanks, > > Scott > So.Cal. > KiAyker_at_aol.com > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** /.`, -- gabriel l romeu http://members.aol.com/romeug studio furniture http://members.aol.com/romeugp paintings, photos, prints, etc. http://members.xoom.com/gabrielR a daily photo journal *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I would try UPS. The Klepper folks used to make a printed page or two about how to ship the boat. I seem to recall that you tape or tie several of the pieces together, and then wrap the skin around the ribs for cushion. I also have wrapped lifejackets and other soft stuff around frame pieces. It is a good idea to ship the boat in advance if you have a safe place for them to hold it. (I think UPS will keep it until you pick it up). You can also ship some of your trip clothes while you are at it. This will make traveling for you a lot easier. The bad side to all of this is that I don't think it will be all that cheap. Check with UPS and let us know your results. I seem to recall it being about $50 each way for everything when I last did it, and that was with an inflatable kayak that was lighter, and boxed to smaller dimensions. If you fly, you could probably take the boat within your flight allowance if you pack light. I always figure that the boat is more important than my clothes! My wife does not share this view! Let us know your actual results. - Scott KiAyker_at_aol.com wrote: > > I need to ship a Klepper folding boat from sunny California to Michigan. > I've never attempted something like this before and was hoping perhaps someone > on this list could steer me to the most economical and easiest way to go about > it. FYI it's a Klepper sail boat and not a kayak, but it's made by the same > people and I'm sure the process of sending it is about the same. Can anyone > help? > > Thanks, > > Scott > So.Cal. > KiAyker_at_aol.com > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
We recently shipped a Folbot double from NC to NJ for $40 via UPS. This was in 2 packages (2 bags) and ~75 lbs. We fabricated cardboard boxes from bike boxes and used a little bubble wrap. Bicycle shops generally toss them. Be sure to pad any sharp projecting pieces inside the bags, as they have the potential to punch through both bag and cardboard with rough handling. Gary *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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