Yacht Transport by Road

[robmcg]

I am thinking of having my yacht moved from Weymouth to Plymouth by road - don't fancy Portland Bill in January (or Lyme Bay for that matter!). Does anyone know a good (cheap) haulage contractor? What would be the approximate cost? Boat is 27ft and fin keeled.

 

[abbott013]

yes wil PM you

 

[steviewhitts]

I used Westcountry marine haulage who advertise in the back of YM. Cheapest quote to move Wizard (28') from Ipswich to Plymouth (£600) and he's a local westcountry firm based in Bodmin I think. Good service with no problems. Not connected in anyway just happy to recommend a local firm.

Steve

 

[Will]

Try Guy Owen, he's based just outside Plymouth. 07785 767704. He's certainly one of the most efficient and cheerful hauliers in this part of the world.

 

[chibb]

Sorry to hijack thread, but I'm planning on moving my boat, it is long keeled. Do people normally put them on a cradle or do the companies have supports built into the trailer ? If cradle, any cheap sources of cradles ?

 

[Lakesailor]

If you use a proper haulier they'll have a semi trailer with built-in adjustable props and pads.

 

[Strathglass]

Normally yacht transporter companies are happier without a cradle.

But in most cases they can be transported with or without.

This is my 33' fin keeled yacht on a contractors low loader on the cradle. 5 Tons was a very light load for the lowloader.

The cradle has removable axles so a crane was not required to load it.

Horses for courses

Iain

 

[bobthesailor2]

I also used West Country Boat Transport run by Mark Davis (Tel/Fax:- 01566 785651 (24hrs) Mobile:- 07802 946 335) based in Cornwall..... near England .......as it states on his cab.
He was helpful and efficient and charged £300 to move my Centaur from Poole to Topsham on the River Exe.
I have no connection with this business.
Bob

 

[robpoulter]

I used westcountry boat transport. Agree with Bob, Mark is very helpful. About £300 Topsham to Plymouth, 27' fin keeler.
Recommended.
Rob