Easy for me to say because I am a relatively new sailor but I agree with
Rich and would sail it back if it were me. It probably is the most cost
effective way.
Having said that, when I just purchased my 26 this summer I hauled it
back my self from Manitoba to Alberta, a distance of 1500 km or about
900 miles. I only had the choice of hauling myself or paying someone to
do it. I do own my own truck so that helped shape my decision.
I did put it on U-ship and the prices I got were all over the map. I
think being on the prairies didn't help as there really aren't people
experienced with hauling boats, especially sailboats, in this neck of
the woods. The boat did come with a cradle made by Marine cradle shop
but even before I went to look at the boat I was nervous that the cradle
wasn't really made to support the boat during travel. Sitting in a yard
yes but not on top of a flat deck trailer. The price I was going to have
to pay to get it shipped ranged about half to two thirds of the cost a
brand new trailer. I still needed a trailer for moving in spring and
fall as we can't keep our boats at the lake during the winter.
I decided to have a trailer made and do the job myself and I don't
regret my decision at all. I don't think anyone I had the option to hire
would have cared as much as me about the safety of the boat. The people
who built the trailer had experience and made sure all the posts were
where they needed to be for a C&C 26 and took the time to measure the
boat before they started. I experienced no "oil canning" at all and the
boat didn't budge. I also built wooden supports to hold the mast so that
is wasn't resting on the bow pulpit or stern rails. I think some of the
guys watching me thought I was going overboard but it paid off as I had
no damage.
Long story short, I wasn't afraid to do it myself but I had the right
trailer. I think shipping on a cradle is risky just because most are for
yard use and can't support the load going down the highway. I would make
sure any cradle under consideration for this purpose has at least 6
posts and perhaps a bow support too. My trailer does and it is extra
insurance against sliding forward.
Regards,
David
C&C 26 Mistress
On 11/09/2013 3:41 PM, Knowles Rich wrote:
Mark: I strongly suggest sailing it back. If it is not in good enough shape to
do a two day trip, I suggest not buying it. Borrowing stuff to do a trip like
that with a marginal towing rig for the weight is asking for expensive trouble.
Also; Any survey you get done will probably tell you you are getting about 8K
worth of boat and will have to spend a bunch to improve it. I'd save my survey
money, grab a knowledgeable buddy and drive down to have a look for yourself.
There are plenty of boat smart folks around Halifax.
My $.02:)
Rich Knowles
Indigo. LF38
Halifax
On 2013-09-10, at 20:38, "Dr. Mark Bodnar"<drbod...@accesswave.ca> wrote:
Ok. So I'm throwing caution into the wind, at least a bit.
I have an accepted offer on the C&C29 Mk2 in Maine that I mentioned to the list
a while back.
http://maine.craigslist.org/boa/4001084479.html
For $8000.
Having looked a several boats locally (2 C&C29's I quite liked but neither
would settle for less than $20K, plus a few other boats), and given the various
options avail I decided that this was my best option. I think I would have liked
to get the CS30, but doubtful they would have dropped the price to where I would
have wanted it.
Little risky making an offer on an unseen boat. I feel like I almost can't go
wrong for $8000. Thank's to Bill for trying to get out to see it. The seller
has been good about giving me info on the boat, and as best I can tell (emails
and a phone conversation) seems honest -- I may regret that assumption, but the
offer is contingent on a survey - so if there are any major issues then I'll
likely just walk away. I likely wouldn't bother with a survey if I was able to
see it personally, but I think it's prudent in this case, and will also give me
a heads up on issues I need to address once I have the boat in my possession.
Now the logistics. Bill Burketts suggested a surveyor in the area (not sure
how close) - Gene Barnes. Anyone have any other suggestions?
Plus the issue of getting the boat home. I've posted a listing on uShip, but
we are thinking about just going and hauling it back. I have access to a truck
that can haul 10-11000lbs, and access to a trailer that can hold 14000lbs (I
need to confirm that these will work together!)
The boat is currently on jack stands. I'm thinking either I buy or borrow a
local cradle.
Does anyone have measurements on the proper cradle base size and pad spacing
for a 29 II?
There is a steel cradle for sale not far away
http://moncton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-other-Steel-Sailboat-Cradle-for-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ509847290
I'm trying to figure out if it will fit the boat properly - seems short to me.
For that matter - anyone near Halifax have a sailboat trailer that would fit a
C&C 29? Or know of any at their club that might be avail for rent? Or a cradle
I could rent?
Mark
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