Has anyone used ups to ship small outboard?

[ronboonville]

Title says it all. Been thinking about selling one or two on ebay. I think they will pack and ship. Any feedback or in fo appreciated.

 

[Augoose]

Re: Has anyone used ups to ship small outboard?

Although I've not shipped a outboard, I have shipped other large, 100 lbs+ items which were very fragile via UPS. I packaged it very well, crated and strapped down, and paid for the extra insurance - no issues. They have required a crate for larger items though and you want to be sure you tell them its a gasoline engine which has of course been drained of all fluids. More than likely you'll meet their freight quotes.

Here's a thread on the topic - http://forums.iboats.com/non-repair-outboard-discussions/outboard-motor-shipping-285829.html

 

[QC]

Re: Has anyone used ups to ship small outboard?

I have shipped a Briggs 5 horse via UPS. Went OK. I self packed with no crate. Used a mangled original Briggs box with a bunch of tape. My driver looked at me funny, but he took it. He kinda knows me so that helped.

Gonna move this to non-repair OB. More OB freaks over there . . .

 

[JB]

Re: Has anyone used ups to ship small outboard?

I have shipped several OBs by UPS, though it has been several years. They required me to drain and flush everything.

 

[ronboonville]

Re: Has anyone used ups to ship small outboard?

Thanks JB, didn't think about the lower unit, but can do. I see quotes of $80. on ebay and hope that includes ups doing the packing.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Has anyone used ups to ship small outboard?

I really doubt that will include and packaging or handling.

I have shipped a few, 5 hp and under, used FedEx, self packed, shipping under $100.
If the package is too large, they will ship it FedEx Freight.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Has anyone used ups to ship small outboard?

I've shipped thousands. About one out of a hundred suffers some sort of minor damage. However, I only ship new engines that are completely dry of fuel. That's a requirement for the carriers. The gear oil can stay in the engine as that is a sealed system.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Has anyone used ups to ship small outboard?

I've shipped and received my share as well. UPS sucks big time. Whatever you do, DON'T have them pack it for you. Disaster waiting to happen and they will fight any reimbursement for insurance (my experience).

Go to U-Haul and buy shipping materials. Pack it well - use common sense. Ship via Fedex ground home.

 

[64osby]

Re: Has anyone used ups to ship small outboard?

I have heard of shipping outboards on a Greyhound buses. Don't know any of the details.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Has anyone used ups to ship small outboard?

I cut 2 sheets of 3/8" plywood and have it banded with a steel band and some wood cross supports and wrapped it in heavy plastic and tape....... I have shipped both ups and fedex that way.