Question: Hello, Do you know the length of the entire boat and trailer, tongue to prop, or is 14' the total length. I have a large enclosed trailer that i use and am trying to figure if your boat will fit in the room i have left. Thanks, Gene (8/27/2007)
Response: I don't know the exact total length (I'm not able to get to the trailer until Sept) but I'd guess that the trailer and engine adds 4 ft to the total length. So, a total of 18 ft. (8/27/2007)
Response: Hello again, Thanks for getting back to me on the length, i thought that the boat itself was probably 14'. Could the motor be taken off and placed in the boat for the trip? Thanks, Gene (8/28/2007)
Response: It can be. Very heavy. Would need 2-3 people to manage safely, and to avoid damaging the boat. (8/29/2007)
Response: Thanks for getting back to me, The way it looks now, the motor wouldn't have to come off, i would just winch it up into my trailer the way it is. You can check my profile, if you like, for feedback and pictures of the truck i use. I'm waiting for one other shipper to respond before i offer my bid. I plan on leaving the Mpls. area about the middle of the month, if that timeframe would work for you. Thanks, Gene (8/30/2007)
Response: The time frame works fine.
Sorry for the slow response over the holiday.
Look forward to your bid. (9/4/2007)
Response: Hi, Thanks for getting back to me. I'm waiting for a response from another shipper before i can bid on yours, to make sure i have the room. It shouldn't be very long, i expect an answer within the next day or so. Thanks, Gene (9/5/2007)
Response: OK, I'll wait until Saturday before deciding. (9/6/2007)
Response: Thank you for you patience, i appreciate it. (9/6/2007)
Question: Hello again, I'm back from Wa. and i'm trying to get another trip put together to go back out there. Do you still want your boat shipped? Thanks, Gene (9/22/2007)
Response: Gene,
Yes. I'd like to work with you. Can you commit?
-Patrick (9/22/2007)
Response: Patrick, I can commit to the point that i'll save a spot for your boat and motor in my trailer. The problem with actually placing a bid now is that your the first one, and i have to find something else to go with it. I have a couple that are interested and i should hopefully hear back from them in the next couple of days. If you can give me a little time, i'm sure i can get it done. Thanks, Gene (9/22/2007)
Response: I'd like to come to an agreement now, leaving you the flexibility to make the pick-up and delivery within a specified window of, say, 20 days. Can we work something like that out? (9/22/2007)
Response: Absolutly, it won't take that long. I'll place a bid then and you can see what you think and deceide. Thanks for your consideration, Gene (9/22/2007)
Question: Shipper, I'm interested in your shipment and I have some quick questions before I submit a formal bid. Do you have a time frame or dates you prefer? Are there any special provisions or peculiar things to be addressed? Presently I still have space for your shipment. Please review my profile and feed back paying close attention to the number of negative, neutral and cancelled shipments. Don’t hesitate to verify if I meet the standards as a Legal Carrier as per Uship’s educational link.
uship.com/Boats/articles/choosing-boat-carrier/
I will submit a formal bid per your request, after you have reviewed my qualifications and track record.
(9/23/2007)
Response: Nothing peculiar. Needs to be picked up by Oct 1. Delivered within 3 weeks. (9/23/2007)
Response: Thankyou. I will verify that we can work together within the time frame. Then I will submit a formal bid accordingly. (9/24/2007)
Question: Shipper, I'm interested in your shipment and I have some quick questions before I submit a formal bid. Do you have a time frame or dates you prefer? Are there any special provisions or peculiar things to be addressed? Presently I still have space for your shipment. Please review my profile and feed back paying close attention to the number of negative, neutral and cancelled shipments. Don’t hesitate to verify if I meet the standards as a Legal Carrier as per Uship’s educational link. uship.com/Boats/articles/choosing-boat-carrier/ I will submit a formal bid per your request, after you have reviewed my qualifications and track record. (9/23/2007)
Response: 3 weeks to deliver (9/23/2007)