Recommendations to ship a Hobie 14 mast?

robpatt

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Posted: Apr 22, 2013 - 10:50 AM

Recommendations for cheap or reliable ways to ship a H14 mast from South Carolina to South Mississippi?
the 'net says a h14 mast is 22'3"...
Anyone have experience w/the uship shipping website?

Thx, - Rob.

Edited by robpatt on Apr 22, 2013 - 10:51 AM.
bacho

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Posted: Apr 22, 2013 - 11:02 AM

I've had great experiences with Uship.

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DanBerger

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Posted: Apr 23, 2013 - 01:02 PM

I had a good experience with uShip, too, but I'm not too sure about shipping a mast through one of the Uship transporters. I have shipped several masts before with local freight companies. FedEx Freight and Old Dominion Freight were both great. I wrap masts in cardboard, put extra around any hardware that sticks out and tape the living daylights out of it. Shipping usually runs $300-350 and I drop the mast off at the terminal.
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Posted: Apr 23, 2013 - 08:03 PM

There are several people who have trailers to carry Kayaks and rowing shells cross country. I sent a mast and hulls from Calif to washington State.. Sent a mast back east as well.. Dont have a link but try google for shipping shells and other light but long boats.. I am sure that College teams use them for shipping their boats. A mast fits in at the base of the racks that hold the boats. The trailers are 30 to 35 feet long.. They are pulled by a pick up truck and are able to addapt to drop off needs !! Hal

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matt922

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Posted: Apr 24, 2013 - 07:28 AM

rob, this may be easier for you.

http://neworleans.craigsl….org/boa/3745188420.html

or even

http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/boa/3711397547.html

Edited by matt922 on Apr 24, 2013 - 07:30 AM.
the-renovator

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Posted: Apr 24, 2013 - 08:31 AM

.....and a whole lot cheaper....

Good catch Matt....
robpatt

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Posted: Apr 24, 2013 - 05:43 PM

awesome! I'm on it!