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May 02, 2011, 02:36:54 PM
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levelhead

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good transport company?
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Can anyone recommend a good transport company or individual that can tow or flatbed a 99 Osprey 245 on a new trailer from Florida to North Dakota?

May 02, 2011, 02:51:46 PM
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May 02, 2011, 04:14:06 PM
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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2011, 04:14:06 PM »
Bob,
  I can't find anything on this link related to boat transport....?
Scott

May 02, 2011, 04:18:33 PM
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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2011, 04:18:33 PM »
Scott,

Send me a PM. The guy whom Bob is referring to has hauled three times for me. He does a good job, is bonded and insured. He has a Cummins diesel 3500 Dodge duely.

May 02, 2011, 10:28:48 PM
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« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2011, 10:28:48 PM »
I have had good success with USHIP.COM  These are independent contractors. Post your specific details and they will bid on your shipment.
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May 09, 2011, 11:41:02 AM
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« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2011, 11:41:02 AM »
Thanks for your ideas guys.......I ended up going with a company called Dotan. They have a live person answering the phone and they didn't need all the detailed dimentions....also have insurance and all the dot stuff handled......the boat is suppossed to be picked up tomorrrow.....can't wait to get it.

May 09, 2011, 03:29:49 PM
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« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2011, 03:29:49 PM »
Call Mike Holcomb - he's a really good guy and does his best to make sure the boat is properly prepped and cared for in-route.  He hauled a boat down from CT to NC for me recently and did a great job.  He can also splash your boat at the destination if you don't want the expense of a lift.  Here's his contact info:

Mike Holcomb
Owner, Quality Transport and Safety Consulting, LLC
http://qualitytransportandsafety.com/default.aspx
1025 S Magnolia St
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-5116   Cell 704-507-0823
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May 22, 2011, 04:47:17 PM
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« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2011, 04:47:17 PM »
My 99 245 Osprey Tournament is home !!!! Thanks for everyones help. The boat was delivered to Fargo,North Dakota from Florida by a fellow named Bill Byers and his wife....great guy,very professional. His number is 724-255-0772. I towed it the rest of the way to Saskatchewan,Canada. Can't wait to launch it!

May 23, 2011, 03:42:21 PM
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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2011, 03:42:21 PM »
If you don't mind me asking...approximately how much did that cost you?

June 13, 2011, 06:09:16 PM
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« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2011, 06:09:16 PM »
Sorry for the late reply......it cost $2600.00 all in. I had lower quotes but they all bailed or increased the $$ when I tried to commit....also had quotes as high as $4800.00.
Boat is in the water.....it has a few issues.... but an incredible craft.

June 13, 2011, 08:39:37 PM
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« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2011, 08:39:37 PM »
glad you got it ok! we need pics,check your  IM
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