Engine Shipping HELP!!?

[captkid]

Sorry if this is not topic related, but I figured it would be a good place to ask. <br /><br />I am looking to ship an engine from Florida to MAine. The eng. is in Florida and I am in Maine. And I have to set up all shipping, but I have no clue where even to start!!<br /><br />Any companies you all could recommend? Transit time dosent matter it could take 3 week, I am in no hurry. I would rather have chaper rates.<br /><br /> <br /><br />thanks <br />David

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

captkid, Just look for a local,good sized Freight Company.They will do all the work.You will probably be responsible for packing.See if you can find a local engine rebuild company,and buy the proper wood cradle to hold the engine.Strap engine to the cradle,cover (wrap) with heavy plastic,and properly label it.Keep openings for fork lifting visible.<br />DHP

 

[captkid]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

DHPMARINE<br /><br />the problem is, is that I am on the recieving end of the shipment <br /><br />I am buying a used engine and having it shipped to me here in Maine, so do I still want to find a frieght company here in Maine or Florida?<br /><br />thanks for all your help!!

 

[Walt T]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

Is the seller going to package it?<br />You will have to call a freight company such as Swift or Yellow Freight. They can send someone to package it for you and get it ready to ship. It will cost you. Crates arent cheap.

 

[captkid]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

I am checking now to see if the seller has a crate... Yellow Freight or Swift, with the ship also? or do the just crate up the engine?<br /><br />sorry for the stupid questions

 

[Walt T]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

Most freight companies offer crating service also.

 

[captkid]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

I just called UPS and ther said $366.52 from Florida to Maine... would a common carrier be cheaper?<br /><br />david

 

[K Hultgre]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

Try this one. http://www.freightcenter.com

 

[18rabbit]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

Will the folks that are providing the engine prep it for shipping? Was this bought at auction?

 

[captkid]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

won at auction...<br /><br />got a quote from EZFreightrates.com<br /><br />$246.00 and possibly lower... <br /><br />thanks for ALL of your help!!!!

 

[Walt T]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

Cool. Pays to shop around.

 

[captkid]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

Cool. Pays to shop around.

no doubt about that.. if anyone can find me a cheaper deal or site, let me know<br /><br />thanks again for all your help<br /><br />david

 

[Bondo]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

Do You have any Snowbird Friends,<br />Who'll be returning to Maine from Florida ????????<br /><br />Been There,<br />Done That..................

 

[18rabbit]

Re: Engine Shipping HELP!!?

Captkid - I think I know what you did. The engine is probably strapped to a pallet and ready to go. You just need to give permission for the shipping co to pick it up.<br /><br />I purchased something similarly and found other shippers were less expensive...but EZ was less hassle.