Boat Transporters in west Wales who have a crane

[westwind28]

Hello,

I have purchased a boat near Pembroke dock, Im looking to get it transported very soon. Its a 24 foot x 8 bilge keel, approx 2,000 kg The flatbed would have to have a crane because where the boat is going (Cardigan) there is no crane / sling equipment. Does anyone know of a Flatbed boat transporter with crane in west wales. Hope to find in west wales to keep the price down. I have ads on Shiply and Uship. A guy in North wales wants £1,200 to deliver from Pembroke to Cardigan. (40 miles) Abit out of my price range. If anyone knows please advise, also, is it possible to have a flatbed that can lower my boat into the water without a crane?

 

[GrahamM376]

Does it need a boat transporter or a flat bed with decent size Hiab? Just phone around the wagon hire places and forget "boat" transporters.

 

[westwind28]

Here is a photo of the boat

 

[TSB240]

Does it need a boat transporter or a flat bed with decent size Hiab? Just phone around the wagon hire places and forget "boat" transporters.

Finding a flat bed with a Hiab in west wales is the best bet. BUT I very much doubt there are many operators around. Insurance is another matter.

Having just travelled yesterday from North Wales to Aberystwyth and back I reckon the price quoted is fair!

 

[westwind28]

Are these guys still in business?

http://www.iwanjonestransport.co.uk/

never answer the phone

 

[oldgit]

Was quoted by a company with a lowloader complete with a Hiab the sum of £1500.00 from North Wales to Kent for a 35ft mobo.

 

[Jcorstorphine]

£1200 for 40 mile trip is very expensive. Whilst not quite the same, I paid £300 for a 30 mile delivery for my 21 ft boat on its own trailer (not road legal) on a 40 ft caravan transporter and that included setting up long ramps for loading and off loading. Total time from arriving at my house to offloading at marina was about 4 hours.

 

[TSB240]

£1200 for 40 mile trip is very expensive. Whilst not quite the same, I paid £300 for a 30 mile delivery for my 21 ft boat on its own trailer (not road legal) on a 40 ft caravan transporter and that included setting up long ramps for loading and off loading. Total time from arriving at my house to offloading at marina was about 4 hours.

Yes the load is only moving 40 miles! But there is a 7 and a half hour round trip from North Wales (excluding loading and unloading) included in a very Fair Price! You might as well be driving to Kent.......

Op has specified a Hiab as boat is not on its own trailer and no crane in available.

 

[westwind28]

Thats why im not interested in a Hiab in North wales. I have found about 5 local Hiabs, ill let you know how it goes. Iv yet to contact all of them

 

[westwind28]

Im thinking is there a yacht trailer hire in the area. Someone with a truck who can trailer the boat on the trailer. That way when it gets to Cardigan they can just back it into the water on high tide as usual . No need for crane, as the boat yard in Pembroke would sling it on the trailer.

 

[tico]

Am I not the only one that thinks ....why not sail it round?
Looks like East Lanion yard?

 

[westwind28]

We might go that route if we cant arrange something within the next few days, and if the cost is unreasonable.

 

[westwind28]

Found someone local. Fully insured. Deals in boat transport, has flatbed with crane. Very fair price, including stepping the mast at the delivery point. Boat will be moved in about a week from now. If all goes okay ill share with you his contact details, as he seems very cooperative and like I said, very fair price.

 

[westwind28]

Update: Boat was transported this week using a local Boat transporter in West Wales. He went beyond the call of duty and bent over backwards to meet our needs, at no extra cost. He did such a great job we gave him a tip. The cost to transport the boat (40 miles) including lifting on the flatbed, transport, lifting off, stepping the mast, and hooking up the stays was £270.00 (total cost) Good friendly service. If anyone would like more details about this boat transporter just PM me.

 

[Jcorstorphine]

That is a great result. I was looking at a similar exercise in transporting a 31 foot bilge keel a distance of 65 miles and was quoted £1850 and £1680. Ended up with a quote for £450 all inc and that included using the hiab to lower the mast.

 

[SmileyGiley]

Jim Ricketts? Not the worlds cheapest, but absolutely worth the money. Knows his stuff, has all the gear, helped me out with problems to "get the job done". A pleasure to work with.

 

[westwind28]

No, His name is Mike Murphy ....and ill give him 5 out of 5 stars