Delivering a boat pole

[Old Son]

I would like to buy a 4m long, 50mm Ash boat pole. Midland at Braunston have them but I can't find a carrier who can handle the length. I am based on the Stort. Is anybody travelling through Braunston and on to the Stort or Lee in the near future that could pick up and deliver for me? Thanks

[Proper Job]

I would like to buy a 4m long, 50mm Ash boat pole. Midland at Braunston have them but I can't find a carrier who can handle the length. I am based on the Stort. Is anybody travelling through Braunston and on to the Stort or Lee in the near future that could pick up and deliver for me? Thanks

Do you have a local coal boat?

 

Dusty delivers on the South Oxford, just wondered if you had one in your area that could do the same?

[MtB]

I would like to buy a 4m long, 50mm Ash boat pole. Midland at Braunston have them but I can't find a carrier who can handle the length. I am based on the Stort. Is anybody travelling through Braunston and on to the Stort or Lee in the near future that could pick up and deliver for me? Thanks

 

Can't you buy it mail order on their website and let them worry about the carrier?

 

Mike

[classicstove]

There must be a local chandlers who either stock it or can order from their wholesalers ?

[Chalky]

You'll also need a very long hallway behind the letterbox

[Jayseaess]

Give Tufnells a try they carry long objects

[MtB]

You'll also need a very long hallway behind the letterbox

 

Yes very funny!

 

Here's your coat...

 

:-DDD

 

 

Mike

[Old Son]

I have spoken to the marina mamanger and he tells me the suppliers won't deliver unless he orders 10 units. Midland won't deliver.

[tillergirl]

Might sound daft but have you asked at the PO? I sent a full mini exhaust complete with back box via Royal Mail Parcel Force to Portugal once. And it did'nt cost a fortune. Course I could be leading you up the wrong pole.

Edited April 18, 2011 by tillergirl

[jelunga]

I bought one a week or so ago from River Canal Rescue. If you are not in a hurry, do what I did. They delivered it direct to my boat when they were next in the area. Provided you are not way out in the sticks like London or Birmingham, they may do the same for you if you are a member. They were also cheaper than a well known chandlers in the midlands.

 

K

[Ally]

Try ordering from Aquafax? They might already deliver to marinas near you or builders?

[PaddingtonBear]

A second vote for Tufnells, a marvelous outfit.

[Old Son]

A second vote for Tufnells, a marvelous outfit.

 

I will give them a ring this morning. I will also try the post office

 

Thanks for all your replies,

[pepper]

I'll admit I'm not sure if they will handle oversize objects but in the past I have found http://www.parcel2go.com/ very helpful, they act as brokers for a lot of the major delivery companies, removing the need for you to have an account, will do remote pick up etc as well.

[OldGoldy]

I'll admit I'm not sure if they will handle oversize objects but in the past I have found http://www.parcel2go.com/ very helpful, they act as brokers for a lot of the major delivery companies, removing the need for you to have an account, will do remote pick up etc as well.

 

They are VERY helpful, until something goes wrong.

 

I sent a parcel to another CWDF member - too long a story to relate here, just google "parcel2go reviews"

 

- I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole

 

now, where's me coat......

[larkshall]

I'll admit I'm not sure if they will handle oversize objects but in the past I have found http://www.parcel2go.com/ very helpful, they act as brokers for a lot of the major delivery companies, removing the need for you to have an account, will do remote pick up etc as well.

 

 

Try Excel logistics.. I drove for them for a while a couple of years back and delivered complete exhaust systems to Andrew Page and the like all over the North East and Midlands. Some of the exhausts easily exceeded 14ft, and weighed a bloody sight more too !!

[Guest wanted]

Find a coal boat if you can, I'd rather give them a tenner than parclefarce et al!

[pepper]

They are VERY helpful, until something goes wrong.

 

I sent a parcel to another CWDF member - too long a story to relate here, just google "parcel2go reviews"

 

- I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole

 

now, where's me coat......

 

fair comment. i've not had any problems with them personally!

[LoneEcho]

I am also on The Stort and looking for a boat pole, if you find anyone who can deliver let me know.

 

Thanks

[Speedwheel]

I would like to buy a 4m long, 50mm Ash boat pole. Midland at Braunston have them but I can't find a carrier who can handle the length. I am based on the Stort. Is anybody travelling through Braunston and on to the Stort or Lee in the near future that could pick up and deliver for me? Thanks

 

MC will send out a 12ft ash pole out to you no problems at all. Postage £5.

 

Who did you speak to?

Edited April 19, 2011 by Speedwheel

[Old Son]

Update, none of the courier companies will pick up. Its too long. Tufnels said no, unless I had an account. I have spoken to RCR and they sell them but the closest they can get to is 'London'. I need to speak with them to see whereabouts in London and the price.

 

I will speak with MC again but when I phoned they said they would not deliver. Pick up only.

 

Laurie, I am moored opposite you. If I can get a 12' ash pole delivered to the marina do you want me to order you one to?

[Old Son]

Just phoned MC and they have confirmed they WILL deliver a 12' pole. They used to sell 14' but could not get these delivered so have stopped selling them. I have ordered from MC. Thank you as usual for all the great advice.