Mainland EU boat transport companies - any recomendations?

[solar]

Hi,
I'm hunting for a reliable and reasonably priced boat transport company to move my boat from The Netherlands to Koper,Slovenia next Summer.
I know I can Google it BUT maybe someone here have a first hand experience and can recommend me one?
Also, any other advise about this first time operation( to me) is welcome.
Many thanks.

 

[BrianH]

It was some years ago but I had excellent service and a competitive price from south Holland to NE Italy from:
Van de Wetering
Loosdrecht
Tel. +31 (0)35 582 5550
Mob. 06 23 01 39 30

No connection, just a very satisfied client.

 

[machone]

I've recommended Sealand before - no connection either, just pleased with what they did - moved my boat from Scotland to Holland. Reasonably priced too.

http://www.btx.co.uk/sealand.htm

 

[solar]

Thanks,tried Van der Wetering...way too expensive!
Sent a mail to BTX,UK will see.

Any others out there?

 

[Tranona]

If you are in no hurry then it is best to try and find somebody who is looking for a return load, although it is easier to get one going north than south because the main traffic is the other way. You could try the Elan dealer in Holland as they will have boats coming from Slovenia and might want a return load. UK carriers also might be worth investigating as they will often have requests for shipping back from Slovenia so may consider a load the other way. I have used www.boat-shift.com who I found very helpful and competitive.

 

[westhinder]

You might try this outfit: http://www.alteaddevriendt.be
No connection, I haven't used them myself, but I suspect their prices may compare favourably with Van de Wetering.
Tranona's suggestion of the Elan dealer is a clever one, I think.

 

[solar]

Thanks Tranona and westhinder. great tips! will try.