transporting a sailboat via container ship

[faithab]

We have heard of sailboats being transported by a big container ship and would like to look into this from R.I. to FL. Anyone know who does this? Anyone done it? What's the cost? I hear you do not have to derig. So that is a savings. Thank you, Faith

 

[flashback]

Re: transporting a sailboat via container ship

Hi Faith, If your talking about the 35 freedom, why not sail it down to fla.. You knew someone would suggest it . If you don't want to do it yourself, then hire a captain and go along for the ride.. what a great trip it would be..

 

[faithab]

Re: transporting a sailboat via container ship

Good idea, Flashback, if we can find that much time (and the nerve!). Regards, Faith

 

[wannagofishin]

Re: transporting a sailboat via container ship

Faith,<br /><br />I'd guess it would be cheaper and faster to just hire a boat mover and put it on the back of a flatbed truck. All you would have to do is take down the mast and secure it to the boat. (or on the trailer)<br /><br />Dan

 

[ebsworj]

Re: transporting a sailboat via container ship

I'll sail it down there in return for a case of Pabst and some peanut butter sandwiches.