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preserved_killick
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Anyone have any recommendations for someone who can transport boats over land in the Portland Maine area??

If I can get this boat finished here soon, I'll need to get it to the water.

Thanks,

Jeff
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Steve Morse: 657-2729
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Thank you. That name is familiar somehow. I'll look him up.

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Post by ckinneavy »

not to hijack your thread but I am looking for the same thing except I am looking for a long distance Hauler from Ithaca ny to seacoast nh any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Tim wrote:Steve Morse: 657-2729
That's good to know. After redoing the bootstripe and stripping the bottom to the gelcoat and applying to 2 - coats of bottom paint, the transporter I used was very rough putting my boat in the water. He managed to scrape off a big patch of the bootstripe on the starboard side and 3 - patches of the bottom paint on the port side. It easily could have been avoided. If it is appropriate, I can share his name.
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not to hijack your thread but I am looking for the same thing except I am looking for a long distance Hauler from Ithaca ny to seacoast nh any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Jocelyn Marine Services
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I'll second the Steve Morse recommendation. He can be hard to get a hold of, but he is exceptionally professional and very conscientious.
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ckinneavy wrote:not to hijack your thread but I am looking for the same thing except I am looking for a long distance Hauler from Ithaca ny to seacoast nh any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Marblehead Trading Company
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ckinneavy wrote:not to hijack your thread but I am looking for the same thing except I am looking for a long distance Hauler from Ithaca ny to seacoast nh any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
The guy we bought our Cape Dory 36 from arranged transportation through Lockview Transport Co. out of Cayuga, New York. The boat was well prepped for transport and arrived in great condition. The owner/driver was very courteous and professional, too.

Their number and address (as of my '02 invoice) are:

6655 State Route 90 N
Cayuga, New York 13034
(315) 255-2936

Transport cost for the 600 mile trip from Ithaca, NY to MI was 1800.

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