capnsensible
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Have you tried getting an estimate from a pro delivery company or two? Better than the...um....guesses on here.
Approximate cost of moving a 32 foot boat from the Solent to the West Coast of Scotland
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Poey50
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I will do in time, but I'm happy with the rough estimates some of which have been well informed.
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I got a very good price from Shiply this year, less than half the other quotes. It was a professional boat transporter on an empty return. I was flexible on dates (one month window) which helps.
Kelpie
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Glad it worked out for you, it was a waste of time for me!
Just to throw out another name, I've previously used John Shephard transport and was very happy. Dedicated yacht transport setup. It was a while ago though. 2014, a 33ft yacht from Brightlingsea to Mallaig cost £1600. Plus crane hire either end (Mallaig was reasonable, about £120, but Brightlingsea charged an arm and a leg).
If I was in the country I would be well up for a sea delivery
dunedin
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Yes John Shepherd would be an ideal option for delivery to Scotland.
As noted above, delivery to a Clyde marina cheaper than if need to take further NW, particularly as they regular loads from Largs/Kip
As noted above, delivery to a Clyde marina cheaper than if need to take further NW, particularly as they regular loads from Largs/Kip
Aja
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Plus it wouldn't hurt contacting marinas at (say) Kip; Largs or James Watt Dock asking if there is a boat going south. You may get a cheaper deal going north before or after....
Poey50
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Good advice.
wonkywinch
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I used Gilbert Brown to move a 38 foot boat from Windermere to Hamble last month. Just over £2k inc VAT. Excellent service, very professional. He's based in the Lakes and is very busy up and down to the south coast. Worth a call.
biscuit
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I have done it, some years ago. Hamble to Kip. Would have been much longer and more expensive to most W. Coast locations.
+1 for John Shepherd.
+1 for John Shepherd.
Gadget257
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I moved a 30 ft yacht with John Shepherd last year from Scotland (Clyde Marina) to Solent (Gosport) for £1800. I found the service exceptionally professional, absolutely no problem.
Poey50
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That sounds exceptional value.
Rafiki
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I have looked at this in the past and realised that the quoted delivery charge is only part of the cost, which overall can easily double once you take into account:
Lift Out at starting port
Unship Mast
Load onto the lowloader
Offload from low loader at destination
Re-rig mast etc
Relaunch
VAT
I could also add, remove sails, and disconnect and reconnect electrics, instruments etc.
penfold
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If you stumped up something for catering you could probably get a group of idiots from here to crew.
signed,
An idiot.
signed,
An idiot.
Ardenfour
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Brighton to Fairlie 2.5k, 32'
Gadget257
Member
I was flexible with the dates and waited until they had a return lift back to Scotland (which was actually with a few days of when I wanted the move).
dunedin
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Hence why it was said earlier in this thread, for a medium length delivery it may depend where the boat is currently. If ashore with mast down the opposite would apply- extra costs to launch for sea delivery.
Boats are expensive!
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