Response: Yeah, I'm looking for a less expensive boat yard, and have gotten it down to under $450.00 so far. The rate for the carrier seems like a fair scenario. At 408 miles, that's about $4.00 per mile. the trip, with loading and unloading, should be complete in less than 24 hours. At 4 miles per gallon, and $4.00 per gallon, that adds up to about $450.00 for fuel, another $150.00 for overhead, and $1,000.00 to the operator. To me, that seems fair and workable. And as well, I am hoping for a trailer with the capacity to lift the boat from the water. I'd rather pay the trucker the extra $800.00 than those greedy boatyards. We're not all rich yachties, you know...
OK, if $1,600.00 is too tight for you, I'll go ahead and buy you a great big breakfast after the unloading. look, if my asking price isn't fair, then please explain it to me. It's been a few years since I've been in the trucking business, and maybe things have changed....Let me know, Scott (4/2/2008)
