How much is road transport?

[madabouttheboat]

If I was looking for road transport for a 30 foot motorboat of approx 170 miles, what sort of figure would I be looking at? I know there are many variables but I don't have a clue if it would be £200 or £2000. I am guessing somewhere in between, but roughly where?

Thanks

 

[jimg]

From where to where also affects the cost!! You may get someone doing an "empty" return trip if it is a common route.

 

[BlueLancer]

I moved my 36! motorboat 90 miles cost £450.00 cash including crane off. I would have thought that was reasonable, you could cut a deal on a return journey pick up which will reduce your costs.Don't forget to budget for crane off, some carriers don't lift off.

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

I asked a similar-ish question here a few weeks ago, this might help?

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243176

Cheers
Jimmy

 

[Nautibusiness]

Roughly £2 per mile plus crainage.
That won't include things like ferry crossings etc.

 

[pheran]

Norfolk to the Thames recently for a 31 footer - £500. Plus £185 to load and £237 to crane off (this was the rip-off bit). Other enquiries produced similar quotes.

 

[mateyboy]

Roughly £2 per mile plus crainage.
That won't include things like ferry crossings etc.

It would be cheaper to cruise on the boat whilst on the lorry just get the driver to drive round a few days!

 

[tonyone01]

I had my boat (9.3mtr LOA) transported 12 days ago from Poole to Tewkesbury 120 miles. Cost was £587 excellent service and would use again. PM me for contact details.

 

[Ripster]

Last November we moved our 33ft FB about 150 miles - cost c£450 haulage + lifts. One thing we found when looking was to check the insurance details of your haulier to make sure it is sufficient.

 

[madabouttheboat]

Thanks everyone. That does answer my question. I'll budget around £500 plus lifts.

Cheers

 

[Nautibusiness]

Forgot to say, but was obviously clear from the average prices coming back.
Most will have a minimum charge of £400+ regardless of distance as the lorry will be in use all day.