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Transporting a boat to France

  • 24-02-2013 7:23pm
    #1
    Donie75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I'm currently trying to sell a 21ft sailing boat and I have a guy in Italy who is interested. I may be able to do a deal if I can get the boat transported to a French ferry port. I have heard of people doing this where they drop the boat to the ferry terminal, the shipping company wheel it on and then they take it off the other side.
    Has anyone ever done this?
    I'd be very grateful for any info.
    D


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  • #2
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,040 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    I've definitely heard of this in relation to trailers when we were thinking of buying one in UK. Can't remember any details though.

    I'd imagine that if you contact the relevant ferry companies they'd be able to advise you with accurate info.


  • #3
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,754 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    This is just an idea, but the thing that separates Ireland from France is water and boats float on water... in fact that is their main purpose. I'm trying to put one and one together here, but I'm not sure what the solution is....


    Lol


  • #4
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,040 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    This is just an idea, but the thing that separates Ireland from France is water and boats float on water... in fact that is their main purpose. I'm trying to put one and one together here, but I'm not sure what the solution is....


    Lol
    Dunno about you, but I wouldn't fancy doing Ireland to France in a 21' boat!

    As I usually put it, the boat would be well able, but the crew is usually the weak link!

    (And yes, I'm well aware you could in theory go to France in a Laser, I'm sure plenty have done it, but I'm assuming OP isn't one of those nutcases!)


  • #5
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,344 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    It might be worth trying http://www.shiply.com/index6.php?source=google-ppc-brand&gclid=CNXKqJr_z7UCFU6K4Qod2ncA_g sometimes the prices can be quite good and I have used the once with no problems, these were on DD might also be worth a call http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/boats/4628154. I'd want to be pretty sure of a sale or have some sort of a downpayment before I sent a boat to France but I'm sure you know what your doing.




    .


  • #6
    pedroeibar1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,108 ✭✭✭pedroeibar1


    I'd be very suspicious of anyone on the continent saying they wanted to buy a 21 footer in Ireland unless it was a particularly unusual classic boat. For an ordinary boat the economies are not there due to transport costs. Look at the boat prices on 'duck or 24 and you will see that boats often are cheaper 'over there'.


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  • #7
    Donie75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Donie75


    Thanks for the responses, it's a one design racing keelboat that I'm selling. There are plenty for sale in Ireland but very few on the continent. I will naturally take precautions with such a transaction. I won't be accepting western union or any cheques for bigger amounts.


  • #8
    neris
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    If someone is serious about buying a boat any where they will go to the boat view it and sail it. id be very suspicious myself about sending it over to europe. what kind of one design is it and what part of italy would it be going to?


  • #9
    Silver Breeze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 110 ✭✭Silver Breeze


    Hi Donie...

    It is possible to have Irish Ferries roll the boat on its trailer on board at Rosslare and off at Cherbourg or Roscoff. However, you have to pay for a handling agent at the French port to look after it untill the new owner arrives. Paperwork and cost.

    Therefore, it is easier to book a ticket, drive on with the boat, and meet the buyer just outside the ferryport.

    I did this with a J24 years ago, bound for GER. Buyer had accepted copious photographs of the boat and race results from the web. Paid by bank transfer. No problems with handover, returned on the same ferry with enough time to fill the car with wine.

    An RIYC SB did exactly the same last year, but he goofed: did the handover on a Sunday, all the shops were closed. His FRA buyer had flown to Dublin earlier to check the boat and paid before the shipping.

    Another option, but you'll need to do some digging: Car carrier from Ringaskiddy.

    In 2004 three brand new J24's were shipped from Genoa to Cork via several other stops on a car carrier and stored in the car compound at Ringaskiddy. ITA builder had provided us with paperwork which satisfied the storage agent to release the boats to the three owners.

    I think the main thing is to be absolutely certain you have your cash in advance.

    Another alternative: Contact Alan at http://sportsboatworld.com/ and ask him to broker the boat for you.

    PM me if you want, or you might have my number in your phone.

    --Bob


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