Transport costs?

[kdf]

Anyone got any idea how much it would cost to transport a 40 foot boat from Rome to the UK/Ireland? I need a rough estimate before I go any further ..

thanks

 

[rwh]

Call this number and talk to Phil, he will be able to tell you. +44 (0) 1539 552130
Cheers, Ronald

 

[Chris_Stannard]

I was quoted £1800 from holland to Uk for the transport and this did not include preparing the boat or relaunching. My advice would be to sail as you can get a mooring in the Uk very reasonably for the winter.

Chris Stannard

 

[david_e]

Apparently the beam measurement at this sort of length becomes critical. If it goes beyond a certain width the haulier/transporter has to make arrangements with various police authorities.

I would have thought that you would be looking at £3k-£3.5k upwards with your lift in and out charges, insurance etc. There is a ship that travels from the med to the UK that literally lifts boats up complete and carries them to S/hampton. Think the company is Peters & May, although not sure.

 

[kdf]

Thanks to everyone for the replies. The Ship transport sounds interesting as the boat is currently in the water with mast etc. I'll give them a call and see what the deal is.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Both beam and height matter

They constrain the route that can be taken, and also affect which ferry route can be used for the x-channel leg.