Hi ya'll-- i have seen a lot of posts in rec.boats paddle , about shipping of kayaks et al, and as it was -i forgot to save the articles--I found a used kayak that i want up in Wisconsin, and I live in Florida-- anyone have any ideas on shipping it with out it costing a bloody fortune? Any ideas ?? thanks Steve *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> --I found a used >kayak that i want up in Wisconsin, and I live in Florida-- anyone have any >ideas on shipping it with out it costing a bloody fortune? >Any ideas ?? >thanks >Steve >*************************************************************************** Might not be a bloody fortune. Take a look at Mohawk Canoes Website (they're in Longwood FL, NE of Orlando) They sell direct and ship their boats to you via truck. From there to me in NJ was about $55. On their website there's a page of estimated shipping costs. Wisconsin should be there somewhere. JP *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Have the boat completely wrapped in Bubble wrap and call Yellow Freight for a quote. Have the seller drop it at the terminal and pick it up at the terminal..much cheaper. Where in Florida? I might be able to help. cu -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of BearWalk99_at_aol.com Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 10:08 PM To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] shipping sea kayaks Hi ya'll-- i have seen a lot of posts in rec.boats paddle , about shipping of kayaks et al, and as it was -i forgot to save the articles--I found a used kayak that i want up in Wisconsin, and I live in Florida-- anyone have any ideas on shipping it with out it costing a bloody fortune? Any ideas ?? thanks Steve *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
<<Have the boat completely wrapped in Bubble wrap and call Yellow Freight for a quote. Have the seller drop it at the terminal and pick it up at the terminal..much cheaper.>> Big problems if they don't stack your boat on the top. It looks big so it can hold a few 50-75 pound boxes, right? I'd suggest you talk with the most local kayak sales place and see who they use or call to the other end to see if it can be shipped by someone who knows how to do it. I was getting quotes from Wash. state to Md and it was over $300, which I didn't think was too bad. Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
My company is in the trucking/shipping business and you can specify for "Top Loading" which is where you place some light bulky items over a heavy shipment like cans or beer that maxes the weight, not the cubes of the trailer. If it's a glass boat, I would insure it for replacement value and expect some minor cosmetic damage. There is a small company that specializes is boat deliveries and all the boats are carried in special cradles. He usually works for boat manufacturers but may have some available slots. cya -----Original Message----- From: JSpinner_at_aol.com [mailto:JSpinner_at_aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 10:07 AM To: BDenton_at_aquagulf.com; BearWalk99_at_aol.com Cc: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] shipping sea kayaks <<Have the boat completely wrapped in Bubble wrap and call Yellow Freight for a quote. Have the seller drop it at the terminal and pick it up at the terminal..much cheaper.>> Big problems if they don't stack your boat on the top. It looks big so it can hold a few 50-75 pound boxes, right? I'd suggest you talk with the most local kayak sales place and see who they use or call to the other end to see if it can be shipped by someone who knows how to do it. I was getting quotes from Wash. state to Md and it was over $300, which I didn't think was too bad. Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Steve Freund of QCC Kayaks may have some helpful suggestions about shipping kayaks also. I believe that he/they ship every kayak that they sell as they sell everything direct. The times I've contacted Steve off-channel he was very friendly and helpful. Don't know his personal email address right offhand, but you can probably reach him through his web site: http://www.qcckayaks.com. Standard not associated with QCC disclaimer. Dave Seng Juneau, Alaska *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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