Narrowboat transport costs by road and weight

[Philip]

First off how much would a boat between 25-30ft in length with a 20hp engine and a PRM 150 gearbox typically weigh?

 

Secondly please, what would be a rough figure for the cost of transporting a narrowboat of this length and weight by a low loader for 150-200 miles? Take it trailer isn't an option even for a 25ft boat? Would a crane be required or would a winch do to get it onto the loader?

 

[Flyboy]

2 hours ago, Philip said:

First off how much would a boat between 25-30ft in length with a 20hp engine and a PRM 150 gearbox typically weigh?

 

Secondly please, what would be a rough figure for the cost of transporting a narrowboat of this length and weight by a low loader for 150-200 miles? Take it trailer isn't an option even for a 25ft boat? Would a crane be required or would a winch do to get it onto the loader?

 

http://www.mjtcranes.co.uk/abtuckey/      25-30 ft. narrow boat would be in the region of 8 to 9 tonnes (approx. 1 tonne per metre).  You would need a crane.

Edited October 8, 2020 by Flyboy

[Philip]

Thanks. Any idea about the cost please, as they don't say on the website? It's just a general query at this stage.

[Alan de Enfield]

5 minutes ago, Philip said:

Thanks. Any idea about the cost please, as they don't say on the website? It's just a general query at this stage.

 

They tend to be around £1000 +lift out / lift in crane costs at both ends.

 

Once a truck is moving additional miles don't make much difference.

The driver will be on 'tacho' with limited hours so a job that takes (say) 4 hours will still be rated (charged) as a day because by the time he gets back to the depot he won;t have enough hours left to do anything else.

 

We moved our boat last year 200 miles and it cost £2300 + cranes, but it required Police permission and a second escort vehicle and a night out as it couldn't travel at peak times.

All due to its 14 foot width.

Edited October 9, 2020 by Alan de Enfield

[matty40s]

Tony the Trailer takes sea otters up to 30 feet.

 

[Philip]

13 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:

 

They tend to be around £1000 +lift out / lift in crane costs at both ends.

 

Once a truck is moving additional miles don't make much difference.

The driver will be on 'tacho' with limited hours so a job that takes (say) 4 hours will still be rated (charged) as a day because by the time he gets back to the depot he won;t have enough hours left to do anything else.

 

We moved our boat last year 200 miles and it cost £2300 + cranes, but it required Police permission and a second escort vehicle and a night out as it couldn't travel at peak times.

All due to its 14 foot width.

 

Thanks. Paying to leave in marinas for a short time sounds and easier and cheaper option!

[Tim Lewis]

20 hours ago, Philip said:

First off how much would a boat between 25-30ft in length with a 20hp engine and a PRM 150 gearbox typically weigh?

 

Secondly please, what would be a rough figure for the cost of transporting a narrowboat of this length and weight by a low loader for 150-200 miles? Take it trailer isn't an option even for a 25ft boat? Would a crane be required or would a winch do to get it onto the loader?

 

Try https://bargemovers.com  for a quote 

[Philip]

2 minutes ago, matty40s said:

Tony the Trailer takes sea otters up to 30 feet.

 

 

Interesting, how about the 25ft Aintree Beetle?

Just now, Tim Lewis said:

Try https://bargemovers.com  for a quote 

Thanks

[matty40s]

2 minutes ago, Philip said:

 

Interesting, how about the 25ft Aintree Beetle?

Thanks

Yep, hes done one of those that I've seen.

[Alan de Enfield]

8 minutes ago, Philip said:

 

Interesting, how about the 25ft Aintree Beetle?

Thanks

 

 

There is no way Tony can tow a trailer, weighing in excess of 8 tonnes, behind his 4WD.

Edited October 9, 2020 by Alan de Enfield