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| Author: | LUBA [ Sun May 28, 2017 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Any ever use a boat hauler across country? (Vista 298) |
Well i am Sea Trialing a 01 298 Vista Tuesday, and pending outcome I will be buying my first boat. I was going to drive out there and haul back it comes with a tri axle trailer. But my truck is having issues, so i will be flying there, and shipping it back. Anyone recommend any tow away haulers who can do these wide loads 10.6 beam and like 14 foot tall with arch on trailer. Got to get it in colorado and haul back to michigan around 1550 miles. BTW boat has twin 5.7 and gen set. I do have a Uship add going now too. ' |
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| Author: | alex8q4 [ Sun May 28, 2017 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Any ever use a boat hauler across country? (Vista 298) |
I did something similar with mine, but the entire move was within 1 province, therefore only 1 set of rules. U-ship is likely the way to go. I recommend communicating with the hauler via e-mail and get him to state he is insured and will have all required permits and licenses for each state. I also recommend that part of your purchasing agreement for the boat is that the trailer is inspected and serviced by a mechanic prior to closing. Unless the trailer is new, you will have no other way to determine whether or not your trailer, specifically the wheel bearings, are up to the long haul. Good luck! |
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| Author: | LUBA [ Mon May 29, 2017 6:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Any ever use a boat hauler across country? (Vista 298) |
Thanks, I plan to sea trial/inspect/measure/purchase tomorrow. |
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| Author: | Thalasso [ Mon May 29, 2017 7:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Any ever use a boat hauler across country? (Vista 298) |
Smitty's Haulin', Inc. Marine Specialized Transport 240-298-0588 SmittysHaulin.com FLYNN MARINE www.shipfm.com |
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| Author: | rpengr [ Tue May 30, 2017 7:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Any ever use a boat hauler across country? (Vista 298) |
alex8q4 wrote: I also recommend that part of your purchasing agreement for the boat is that the trailer is inspected and serviced by a mechanic prior to closing. Unless the trailer is new, you will have no other way to determine whether or not your trailer, specifically the wheel bearings, are up to the long haul. ...and look up the date of manufacture codes on the tires. If they are over 6 years old, they should be replaced no matter how good they look. An internet search will tell you how to interpret the date of manufacture codes. When I first bought my current boat (5 years ago), the trailer had been sitting for a long time. I rebuilt the bearings and brakes. A month later, I had two tires that blew out on the same day and were coming apart in pieces. So of course I replaced all 4. That was when I learned how tires are not made to last anymore. Long ago I had tires that went 15-20 years. |
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| Author: | LUBA [ Sun Jul 09, 2017 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Any ever use a boat hauler across country? (Vista 298) |
Ended up getting a guy off uship for $2700, made it home. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Any ever use a boat hauler across country? (Vista 298) |
Glad you had better luck than this owner... https://www.facebook.com/HuelvaCostaNot ... 701626212/ |
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| Author: | LUBA [ Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Any ever use a boat hauler across country? (Vista 298) |
Yeah that would have sucked..... |
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