Click for Furuno Click for Ocean Alexander Click for YF Listing Service Click for Mulder Click for Cross

Yacht Transport Ensenada to Seattle/Tacoma or So. Cal to Vancouver BC.

Discussion in 'Yacht Transport Ships' started by TBridgham, Dec 19, 2017.

  1. TBridgham, Dec 19, 2017
    #1
    TBridgham

    TBridgham New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2017
    Messages:
    9
    Location:
    Tacoma, WA
    Hi Gang,

    I’ve just acquired a 1981 53’ Hatteras MY in So Cal and needs to make her way up to Tacoma, WA. (Thanks to many of you helping me ge through the oil sampling results during survey). My initial intent is to have it captained up, however another alternative is to have it transported by a cargo ship. I have seen many posts in this topic, however they are quite old, I surmise things have changed, or there’s updated info out there.

    The boat is in unbelievable condition, hence having her arrive in the same condition is perhaps worth the additional cost of putting her on a transport vessel.

    I’ve researched seven-seas as well as a couple others online and can’t pinpoint these specific options/destinations. It seems that longer trips to the Caribbean or to the Med are more readily available by these companies.

    Would like to make the move in January if possible.

    Any thoughts, feedback or additional options come to mind?

    Thanks in advance for your help...
  2. Capt J, Dec 20, 2017
    #2
    Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2005
    Messages:
    14,434
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale
    Sevenstar yacht shipping. They load in Ensenada, Mexico and unload in Victoria, BC. That's the standard stops for others as well.
  3. Danvilletim, Dec 20, 2017
    #3
    Danvilletim

    Danvilletim Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2011
    Messages:
    794
    Location:
    isleton, ca
    Drive it!!! So Cal to San Francisco can be done in four easy legs. Santa Barbara, Morro Bay, Monterey, San Fran. I'd do that one on board and then hire for the longer leg to Tacoma.

    I'd think Seven Star would be $25k, which would be half the rate from Ensenada To Florida.

    Use that boat!!!!
  4. German Yachting, Dec 20, 2017
    #4
    German Yachting

    German Yachting Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2010
    Messages:
    1,949
    Location:
    West Coast
    Going through Northern California and Oregon this time of year? We get some pretty strong swells coming from the North West this time of year and it can blow.
  5. Danvilletim, Dec 20, 2017
    #5
    Danvilletim

    Danvilletim Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2011
    Messages:
    794
    Location:
    isleton, ca
    Timing is important. Right now point conception is <3 w 14 sec seperation. Doesn't get any better than that. Yes the opportunities will shrink as the weather creeps in. But make it fun. Take your time. Do it in a few legs. You'll remember the trip for a long time.
  6. Fletcher500, Dec 20, 2017
    #6
    Fletcher500

    Fletcher500 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2017
    Messages:
    74
    Location:
    San Diego
    I wouldn't want to be heading up the central and north coast this time of year. It can change quickly and get miserable.

    Ensenada sounds good. No ship freighters stop in San Diego or Orange County, so the next one up would be Long Beach.
  7. TBridgham, Dec 20, 2017
    #7
    TBridgham

    TBridgham New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2017
    Messages:
    9
    Location:
    Tacoma, WA
    Thanks for the help everyone.
  8. captsgc, Dec 21, 2017
    #8
    captsgc

    captsgc New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2013
    Messages:
    2
    Location:
    San Diego
    I have done the trip over 2 dozen times. Also I do loading and off loading for 7STAR in Ensenada.
    If you need any info. please call me.
    Capt. Steve Covington
    Phone Number Removed
    Last edited by a moderator: Dec 22, 2017