Mike, There are commercial services that will do this for you. They have trailers that essentially are split down the middle, so that they back it in on either side of the keel and then jack up pads that the hull rests on. Look at the photo at http://www.davesmarinetransport.com/ and note how the crossmembers slide out. With this kind of trailer, they can pick it off and set it on jack stands without any other equipment. You would need to have jack stands at the ready at home. You also may not like the cost - I was quoted about $900 for this a few years back for less distance than you have to travel. That did not include stepping the mast, either. And if yours is on a cradle now, it would need to be lifted for these. You can ask any of these services about moving it on your cradle, but there may be height issues with that.
Google 'boat hauling', there are a lot of services out there. Chris -----Original Message----- >From: Mike Andrews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: May 30, 2006 10:20 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: transporting a c-27 > >It's 125 mile trip mostly highway I would like to have the boat next to my >garage on dirt, its really looking like I will have to buy a trailer that the >boat and cradle will stay on. Thanks a bunch for your response. Mike. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Phil Agur > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 8:13 PM > Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: transporting a c-27 > > > Hi Mike, > > > > I think it's all about what you can do to off load at the end of the > transport. If you're truly bringing it home then your options get limited > quickly by the maneuvering room and the type of surface involved (Lawn, dirt, > gravel, concrete, etc.). > > > > What does the destination look like? > > > > Phil Agur s/v Wing Tip > > Commodore, Call Sign WCW3485 > > IC27/270A MMSI 366901790 > > www.catalina27.org Vessel Doc# 1039809 > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 12:31 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: catalina27-talk: transporting a c-27 > > > > Hello, I'm sure this is a question/topic that has been talked about several > times in the past but I'm a new member and C-27 owner and need some help. I > recently bought a 1975 C-27 that needs quite a bit of work and is 125 miles > away from my home what are my transport options? it is on a cradle. I was > thingking about maybe having the boat and cradle put on a trailer but how > would it be secured? And how would I get it off the trailer when I get it > home? any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike.
