[Paddlewise] Shipping Kayaks

Hi,

I may be selling my Prijon Kodiak and would appreciate advice on shipping it 
in the continental states. All I know from my previous shipping experience is 
that it'll be an LTL shipment.

1) Is securely wrapping it in heavy duty foam and designating "top load only" 
acceptable? I've seen boats shipped that way before, but I talked to a guy 
(probably in the goober category) at a local trucking outfit who seemed to think 
it should be crated.

2) Any recommendations on carriers that may be more kayak friendly?

3) Any ideas on what it might cost to ship it coast to coast (17' / approx. 
70#)?

4) ANY advice welcomed!

I appreciate this list. TIA,


Mike
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