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Cheap source for Yacht transport 300 miles in Tx.

Discussion in 'Carver Yacht' started by Jeff6566, Oct 3, 2016.

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  1. Jeff6566

    Jeff6566 New Member

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    Carver 3607
    Any sources you can recommend or best way to find one.
    Thanks
  2. Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

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    On road on the water or what? There is no such thing as cheap transportation. If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys and in the end with a lot of damage that costs thousands more than paying a reputable source.
  3. Pascal

    Pascal Senior Member

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    Define 300miles
    Over land
    On water

    Yacht?

    Do you really expect intelligent replies to such a vague question??
  4. olderboater

    olderboater Senior Member

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    Betting between Lake Texoma and the coast....let's see if I guessed right.
  5. Pascal

    Pascal Senior Member

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    A 36 footer should be easy to put on a trailer...

    Frankly the best way to find a hauler will be to check with local marinas and yards on the lake, they ll know who to use
  6. olderboater

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    If it has an arch, probably going to have to remove it. I think the bridge will probably clear otherwise, but not sure. If not, then will need to remove it.
  7. Jeff6566

    Jeff6566 New Member

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    OK,sorry
    From DFW area to Lake Travis
    Yes it has an arch.
    I ve pulled a 30' Sport Cruiser all over ,but haven't found a trailer big enough yet.
    Thanks
  8. olderboater

    olderboater Senior Member

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    Height is going to be the issue. You need to see what your height is and what it takes to lower it.
  9. Capt Fred

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    Post your move on Uship, You will get bids to move your boat and the website is free to post.
  10. Jeff6566

    Jeff6566 New Member

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    Carver told me that the 3607 height is 14'11"
    Probably will have to lay down helm.
    Can anyone tell me what is involved
  11. Thisisit

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    The specific standards for vertical clearance adopted for the Interstate System maintain its integrity for national defense purposes. On Interstates, the clear height of structures shall not be less than 16 feet (4.9 meters) over the entire roadway width, including the useable width of shoulder. In urban areas, the 16-foot (4.9-meter) clearance shall apply to at least a single routing. On other urban Interstate routes, the clear height shall not be less than 14 feet (4.3 meters). A design exception is required if this standard is not met. Exceptions on the Interstate must also be coordinated with the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Transportation Engineering Agency of the Department of Defense.

    Having said that, arterial, access and local roads may have lower structural clearances not to mention power lines and pole trusses. Reputable haulers will do the homework for you.

    As for taking the boat apart, there's a lot to it, even just lowering the arch. I don't know your area at all but I'm going to assume there is no way at all from point A to point B on her own bottom. If there is, I would take it, even if it's several days journey.