who's good for transporting boats?

[gogecko]

Im looking at buying a 4.2m trailer boat from a guy in southern NSW. Who should I ask for a quote? Does anybody know what the going rate should be to Gold Coast?

TIA
Andrew

[gogecko]

I had one quote for $1800 to move the boat with a car carrier company. Does that sound about right - anyone? I was hoping it could be done for $500 ish, am I dreaming?

Looks like I might have to buy a local boat.

Andrew

[FNQCairns]

Sounds way too much! These carrying companys can smell a sucker! not saying you, people pay these prices!!!!
Try trewins 07 38047877 you might get lucky.

cheers fnq

[Chimo]

Andrew

Why don't you try Trewin Transport 0397682518 for a price.

They apparently move stuff from Melb to the witsundays and Melb to Perth etc so they seem to get around.

Enjoy

Cheers
Chimo

[fez]

Might be cheaper to drive down there yourself, at least you would get a good look at the boat before parting with your hard earned.

I moved a 5m (on trailer) C/C from Cairns to Brisbane for $400 (cash job) :-X with a boat haulage company but this was only saving the GST cost. So I reckon that $1800 is way too dear. :o

My only advice is to shop around and be paitent as to the pick up and delivery dates as this can save a fair bit of cash. :)

Cheers,
Fez

[backhoe]

Can't recall who I used but it cost me about $400 to get a 4m boat and trailer from Brisbane to Cairns a few years ago so $1800 for a shorter journey sounds way too much.

[shubeej]

have you thought about getting it shipped by rail might be a option
shubeej

[gawby]

What ever you do, DO NOT USE RAIL.

I am in the car carrier business and don't use them either, they are not equiped to do the job either.

There are a few boat carriers around and are specialised in this business.

Look in the yellow pages.

You don't get anything foe nothing these days so you might have to spend a bit to get the job done.

Graeme ;)

[Squiggle]

And when ringing around , dont stick to just the Brisbane area.... Good chance you will find a better deal closer to where the boat is....I know I did with a car. ;)

[gogecko]

Thanks guys, I'll keep ringing around until I get someone reasonable.
The seller said should pay $600-800 and that sounds OK.

cheers
Andrew

[griz066]

Drive down yourself then you know the job is done right.