Yacht transport by road-self laoding crane required.

mickywillis said:
Well if you think the following email message is rude/inpersonal/illiterate, then I am surely surprised.
This is a copy of the message that I have sent to each of the companies involved:

Hello,

I have found your website after an internet search and was wondering if you could quote regarding transportation
And guess what? Even the companies I RANG have now failed to provide a response, either as a "we are unable to help you" or "we will get back to you ASAP"
They were the ones that suggested I email the details to them after making telephone contact first.
What has happened to good old fashioned Customer Service?
Very disappointed.
Click to expand...

There you go - you started by basically saying that you are trawling ( trawling the internet) hey then put you off by telling you to email them because they could not be bothered to take the details down. Boat transporters are not riggers so have no interest in mast work so there is one mistake. Third one is "no rush" as you do not have a boat. Finally if they were bothered they got bored with the long flowery email. Did not sound commercial enough
Getting quotes is an art . I have been buying all my life & in 15 minutes of my phone call i had a quote of £1400-00 cash to take a 31 ft boat from inverness to bradwell
But i do agree that to the average retail customer it is a nightmare
I wish you luck
 
Last edited:
mickywillis said:
Delivery by road quotes (inc mast up/down both ends and lifting on/off at either end) have ranged from £800 to £2200 from those companies who have replied.
No idea on how much a delivery crew would charge, but I'm sure it would be at least £100 per day per person, so if the trip took 4 days, skipper and crewmate, would be about £800 (and that's if done in 4 days with no problems) I assume berthing, fuel, etc would probably be on top of the £100/day.
Anyone care to give an indication if I'm in the right ballpark with these figures?
Click to expand...

My 26 ft boat was transported from Weymouth to Milford Haven, probably the same length of time on the road, for £850. No mast involved.
 
Just_sayin' said:
So you asked the same question back in May, you're asking it again now, you haven't bought the boat, you've been quoted what seems to be a VERY reasonable £800, and you're still asking.

Don't need or want to know your personal circumstances.

You've had replies but not from everyone.

I feel sorry for your seller.

'I want your boat but 3 months on I am still trying to find something cheaper than £800, please wait a bit longer"

You're not from Preston or Brighton are you? ;)
Click to expand...

First off, boat was viewed at end of May. Obtained a couple of quotes to get a ballpark figure to see if it was practical/affordable to have transport by road.
Survey carried out 3rd week in June due to seller being on holiday and the surveyor also being away.
I've been on holiday from end June to beginning July.
Survey returned 2nd week of July with issues. Seller then offered to rectify, completed last week of July and boat put back into water.
Unknown leak within boat identified last week after boat been in water for a week, now rectified.
So not me holding purchase up, sometimes these things take a bit of time to sort and as seller is in no rush to sell (his words) why not get everything right before buying?
I've asked for quotes on delivery so I can compare the best value/option. Just because the cheapest is £800, if I don't receive replies from the haulier, then what's it gong to be like if a problem arises and I need an answer immediately? Do you always buy the cheapest car insurance? If so, pity the day you need to make a claim! I want the best option and someone who is helpful, courteous and considerate when it comes to moving a high value item such as a boat (and also someone who is bothered to answer calls and emails!)
Like builders, I give them one chance if something goes wrong or they don't turn up or ring when I ask for them to quote on a job. No call to say we can't turn up or don't even bother to turn up and I don't ask a builder round a second time.
BTW, if you read my location you will see I'm based in EPSOM, not Brighton or Preston (whatever they have to do with it?)
So what's your best quote for moving boat for me then, seeing as you seem to be so keen to help me out?
 
So you got a couple of quotes in May that must have been acceptable or you wouldn't have gone ahead with the purchase. What have you done about those?

Now you're whinging about being ignored when reading your email you actually and at great length say you don't actually have a boat.

You have had a quote for £800 but haven't accepted it because of some unknown best value/option.

What? Is £800 cheap because they're going to trash your boat? Is £2200 a guarantee of a better job? How can a good haulier offering the cheapest price ever win that one? How will you ever know? You seem to be wasting a lot of peoples time including your own.

As for the Preston/Brighton comment I can't believe you don't get that but never mind.

Good luck with your search for a company that hits exactly the sweet spot in your mind, not too cheap because they're cheap for a reason, but not too expensive either because no doubt that would be a rip off because there's a company out there that would do it MUCH cheaper .... good grief.
 
I'm glad you are such a knowledgable gentleman on such subjects.
I bow down to your superior being and really do worship the ground you walk on.
Oh my Oracle, what a wonderous person you are!
My hero and saviour, the world will be a better place for having you on this earth.










Now just go away unless you have something useful to say and troll on someone elses post like you seem to enjoy doing!
If you can't be bothered to input something useful to a thread why do you bother posting at all?

Just_sayin' said:
So you got a couple of quotes in May that must have been acceptable or you wouldn't have gone ahead with the purchase. What have you done about those?

Now you're whinging about being ignored when reading your email you actually and at great length say you don't actually have a boat.

You have had a quote for £800 but haven't accepted it because of some unknown best value/option.

What? Is £800 cheap because they're going to trash your boat? Is £2200 a guarantee of a better job? How can a good haulier offering the cheapest price ever win that one? How will you ever know? You seem to be wasting a lot of peoples time including your own.

As for the Preston/Brighton comment I can't believe you don't get that but never mind.

Good luck with your search for a company that hits exactly the sweet spot in your mind, not too cheap because they're cheap for a reason, but not too expensive either because no doubt that would be a rip off because there's a company out there that would do it MUCH cheaper .... good grief.
Click to expand...
 
I am actually trying to help you but you seem unable to understand the logic.

You already HAVE the quote you want.

You've ignored the ones from May. Probably too expensive. Or cheap. How can we ever know.

You don't want to pay the £800. Too cheap. :confused:

You don't want to pay the most expensive one.

So there you go. Pick one in the middle ground and you could be on your new boat within a few days.

Shame you can't see that.
 
I think perhaps the reason some contractors have not replied (rude, I agree) is that bods with the big hiabs will have to get riggers in to do the mast, it's an unknown quantity for them as they're used to either moving boats ready to go or different heavy loads.

I know the chap at Coastal Transport who I mentioned would be loath to start undoing bottle screws, fore/backstays as he is not a yacht savvy bloke. He has however moved boats for me which I have "prepped" as well as large tree trunks straight to yard. Saw him the other day with heavy concrete blocks and I know that a major part of his business is removing factory equipment - waht I'm saying that for some boats are a small part of their work and saying the mast needs to come down and then back up may put them off.

Can you not get the mast down then continue to get quotes. (no criticism intended)
 
I think perhaps the reason some contractors have not replied (rude, I agree) is that bods with the big hiabs will have to get riggers in to do the mast, it's an unknown quantity for them as they're used to either moving boats ready to go or different heavy loads.

I know the chap at Coastal Transport who I mentioned would be loath to start undoing bottle screws, fore/backstays as he is not a yacht savvy bloke. He has however moved boats for me which I have "prepped" as well as large tree trunks straight to yard. Saw him the other day with heavy concrete blocks and I know that a major part of his business is removing factory equipment - waht I'm saying that for some boats are a small part of their work and saying the mast needs to come down and then back up may put them off.

Can you not get the mast down then continue to get quotes. (no criticism intended)
 
ripvan1 said:
I think perhaps the reason some contractors have not replied (rude, I agree) is that bods with the big hiabs will have to get riggers in to do the mast, it's an unknown quantity for them as they're used to either moving boats ready to go or different heavy loads.

I know the chap at Coastal Transport who I mentioned would be loath to start undoing bottle screws, fore/backstays as he is not a yacht savvy bloke. He has however moved boats for me which I have "prepped" as well as large tree trunks straight to yard. Saw him the other day with heavy concrete blocks and I know that a major part of his business is removing factory equipment - waht I'm saying that for some boats are a small part of their work and saying the mast needs to come down and then back up may put them off.

Can you not get the mast down then continue to get quotes. (no criticism intended)
Click to expand...

No criticism taken, all practical help positively encouraged.
I spoke with Coastal Transport on Tuesday who seemed very positive to my request and asked the right questions.
They suggested I email them the full details, along with pictures, which I have done, but as yet no response back. Maybe they are very busy, who knows?
I'd be more than happy to undo the rigging and reinstall at the other end, just really needs the mast taking down and laying out on supports ready for transport. I have someone willing to assist me setting up the rigging once down on the South Coast. But possibly H&S will prevent me from doing so, if works are being carried out by a contractor (insurance issues and such)
 
Just_sayin' said:
I am actually trying to help you but you seem unable to understand the logic.

You already HAVE the quote you want.

You've ignored the ones from May. Probably too expensive. Or cheap. How can we ever know.

You don't want to pay the £800. Too cheap. :confused:

You don't want to pay the most expensive one.

So there you go. Pick one in the middle ground and you could be on your new boat within a few days.

Shame you can't see that.
Click to expand...

That is EXACTLY my intention, to select a Boat Transport Specialist who gives a fair quote, knows their stuff and is insured for all risks.
Quite happy to pay £1000 or thereabouts for the right person, I'm just approaching all avenues. I've even had a quote for transport by trailer for £460, but the operator cannot self load and step mast, so that would add another £400+ to the bill.
I don't necessarily WANT to be on the boat within a few days, there are other things which need to be taken into account, so taking time really is NO bother to both myself (and the seller as I stated earlier)
From the tone and style of your messages, I haven't found them useful or helpful at all, just rather condescending and negative.
So lets agree to disagree with your comments and allow forum users who are able to supply information about suitable transport options to post here.
BTW would you care to elaborate on the Preston and Brighton thing?
 
Daydream believer said:
Do you know i am beginning to think there ather reasons - other than an inept buyer- that you cannot get a quote
Click to expand...

I take it you side with Just_sayin's comments then?
You must be mates?
Its all so easy to comment to people when hiding behind a computer screen, bet you wouldn't make the same comments if we were face to face?
All I ask is a simple question, several good suggestions come to light and then someone comes along and spoils a genuine request for help and information.
If you feel the need to p*ss on somebody else's parade, feel free. keep the comments coming.
 
I think your problem is that you are asking the truck driver/operator (there will normally be just the one) to derig and then rerig your mast. That's actually a near-impossible job if he is on his own, even assuming that he knows how to do it - ie where inside the boat you disconnect electrics, how the deck gland is undone to release cables, where to put his sling to lift the mast, how to avoid damaging the headsail foil, then to start undoing rigging pins one by one (at some point the mast will start swinging about free while he lifts it) and then to lower it under control while his hands are on the HIAB hydraulics levers. Basically it almost can't be done just by a HIAB driver, unless you find a very fit and energetic one with 30 foot long arms, or a trained pet chimpanzee to assist.

I see you later say that you could assist with the mast, but that's not what your original email said.....
 
galadriel said:
Micky

Give these guys based in Havant a call:

http://www.rapidrs.co.uk/

Speak with Paul and tell him Stephen from Design & Digital Print told you to call.
Click to expand...
I'm pretty sure that's who we used. No issues lifting a Sadler 26 over a tree!!

P1000367.jpg
 
emsworthy said:
I'm pretty sure that's who we used. No issues lifting a Sadler 26 over a tree!!

P1000367.jpg
Click to expand...

OH, scary to think that's gonna get lifted high into the air to clear tree!! Trust it went OK?
Were they able to drop the mast for you too?
From the position of the strops, it looks like the whole cradle was lifted at the same time?
 
mickywillis said:
OH, scary to think that's gonna get lifted high into the air to clear tree!! Trust it went OK?
Were they able to drop the mast for you too?
From the position of the strops, it looks like the whole cradle was lifted at the same time?
Click to expand...

Yes the strops went under the boat on the usual lifting points (in line with bulkheads) and the cradle was tied to the strops so the whole arrangement was lifted onto the lorry bed as one. All went well with no drama. No they didn't drop the mast as it was already down but they could have done I guess.
 
Paul, Thanks for the heads up.
Received quote today, whilst not the cheapest, they at least responded!
They definitely know their stuff though and asked the right questions about the move.
I may go back to them if my alternatives fall through!!

galadriel said:
Micky

Give these guys based in Havant a call:

http://www.rapidrs.co.uk/

Speak with Paul and tell him Stephen from Design & Digital Print told you to call.
Click to expand...
 
I've used Murrays Transport in Havant twice, once for me, the second for friend. Moved a Centaur from Emsworth to South Hayling.

Did discuss with them about unstepping and stepping a mast for another move for someone else and they were willing to discuss it as long as they were only providing the lift, someone else would have to deal with the rigging.

Found them very good and easy to deal with.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page

Top