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I am looking to have my 33' Trojan Express with a 13' beam transported from Deltaville, VA to Grasonville, MD. Any recommendations for a transporter?

I have called a couple, but no one gets back to you. I guess the boat hauling business is booming. I am always amazed how difficult it is to get some simple things accomplished.

Thanks for any suggestions.
 
When all is said and done, would it be roughly the same price to bring her up on her own bottom? I looked at the same situation with Saint Max from Wrightsville Beach, NC to VA. Between the transporter, lowering the arch permits, escorts......it was actually a wash to bring her up on her own bottom even with gas at ~$4 per gallon at the dock. It was the trip of a lifetime for me.

If that is not in the cards, it may be cheaper to get a pro captain to bring her up. It can't be more than 2 days at 8 hours per day.

Good luck.
 
Lewis Specialty Trucking brought mine from FL to NY and were great to deal with.
Their price was also the best. I'd highly recommend them.
 
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Originally posted by boatinbob

Lewis Specialty Trucking brought mine from FL to NY and were great to deal with.
Their price was also the best. I'd highly recommend them.

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Do you have a contact number? Thanks
 
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Originally posted by boatinbob

Lewis Specialty Trucking brought mine from FL to NY and were great to deal with.
Their price was also the best. I'd highly recommend them.

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+1

I've used them as well and they are a delight to work with.

Bob
 
fountain it only took me about 6 1/2 hours from grasonville to colonial beach at 18/19 knots its not as far to deltaville and it will cost a lot more to trailer it than fuel would cost and not be as hard on the boat.I think the reason no one is returning calls is no one likes to move anything that wide over those narrow roads in the northern neck almost a 80 miles of narrow roads to 95 or they would have to close down one side of the 301 bridge to go that way if the boat is running I would take her on her own bottom
 
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fountain it only took me about 6 1/2 hours from grasonville to colonial beach at 18/19 knots its not as far to deltaville and it will cost a lot more to trailer it than fuel would cost and not be as hard on the boat.I think the reason no one is returning calls is no one likes to move anything that wide over those narrow roads in the northern neck almost a 80 miles of narrow roads to 95 or they would have to close down one side of the 301 bridge to go that way if the boat is running I would take her on her own bottom

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I appreciate the advise, but I do not know if I can find the time.
 
Another option, for a trip that short hiring a delivery Captain to move it may be a lot cheaper than over the road as well.

How soon do you want it moved? If you can wait until April or May call me. I might move it just for the fun of it. (plus the expenses and an airplane ticket)

PS: I do hold a 100 Ton Master License and TWIC.

Bob
 
Fountain,
Bob is right. A captain would be the cheapest way to do it. I live in Grasonville and have made that trip many times. It does not take long and is a straight shot up the bay. If you could find the time I could even help you. I am licensed and would not charge you. Well maybe a couple drinks at Red Eyes or Annie's.

Also Rick at C&C charters next to annies rest. does alot of moving of boats. as well as charters. He is right there and you would save time, money etc. Let me know if you need any info.
 
hire a skipper and move at displacement speed. by far the least costly way to move. this time of year you should be able to negotiate a pretty good rate per day from the captian.
 
Great idea on the captain. I may just do that.

Today I decided to buy an extra quarter's slip rental and will continue to sell her myself.

I figured I was going to pay $1,500 for the transporter and another $3,000 in commission. I mine as well give those costs to a potential buyer and lower the selling price.

Wish me luck. If it does not sell by April I will then look at hiring a captain.
 
I agree with George Smith. Heck, it's only about 95nm from D'Ville to G'ville. Pretty easy one day trip unless you're at hull speed then it would be a long day but doable.

It's a little cold up here to do it right now unless you have it fitted with an ice breaker bow. ;-)
 
I'm with both George and Kim...boat the Trojan up the bay. No big deal.

If you want help, myself or anyone else in the area would ride with you for the move.
 
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