Transporting a Sea Otter?

[Rob VP]

Hello,

 

I'm looking for a transport company, preferably near to the Midlands, that could help me with my 31ft Sea Otter. I need the boat pulled out on a slipway and moved to its new home.  I can find companies that will crane it out and move it on a truck,  but this seems to be quite expensive and unnecessary for a light boat like mine.  Does anyone know of a company that could use a trailer to pull it out on the slipway?

[WotEver]

It’s not 31ft but it’s cute...

[haggis]

42 minutes ago, Rob VP said:

Hello,

 

I'm looking for a transport company, preferably near to the Midlands, that could help me with my 31ft Sea Otter. I need the boat pulled out on a slipway and moved to its new home.  I can find companies that will crane it out and move it on a truck,  but this seems to be quite expensive and unnecessary for a light boat like mine.  Does anyone know of a company that could use a trailer to pull it out on the slipway?

I know that some Sea Otter Owners move their boats on third party trailers. I think asking your question on the sea Otter Owners site will be helpful for you 

 

Haggis 

[Jess--]

17 minutes ago, haggis said:

I know that some Sea Otter Owners move their boats on third party trailers. I think asking your question on the sea Otter Owners site will be helpful for you 

 

Haggis 

it doesn't always work out well though... see here 

 

 

[haggis]

That's what happens when you go with the cheapest quote and use someone who is not used to trailing sea otters which are a lot heavier than the GRP s which is their usual business. The boat wasn't even strapped down on the trailer. 

That's why I suggest asking sea Otter Owners as they will know who can do the job safely 

Haggis 

Edited July 3, 2018 by haggis

[LadyG]

And here's me thinking a tank for this poor beastie must be big enough to allow for a decent swim. Ring of Bright Water and all that................

[Iain_S]

The 31' will fit on a fairly standard boat trailer. The problem is the weight : Ray (Mr. Sea Otter) used to claim that the 31' could be got to under 3^1/₂ tons on the trailer, but I have my doubts. (and that was for a show boat, no water, fuel, gas cylinders or personal property.)

 

The second time he showed one, the trailer had air brakes and a ring hitch ....

 

 

Edited July 3, 2018 by Iain_S

[nbfiresprite]

Try http://www.centralboathaulage.co.uk

[Rob VP]

8 hours ago, nbfiresprite said:

Try http://www.centralboathaulage.co.uk

Thanks, this one looks quite promising.  I'll try contacting them today.