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kcairnie1 · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 9 City/Region: scotland

Hello guys looking for some help.One of the lads on our local fishing forum started a thread on what would be your dream fishing boat.The moderator put up a pic of a c dory 16ft angler and when i seen it i thought,wow thats the one for me.Big problem for me is that i live in Scotland in the U.K.Apparently shipping does not seem too expensive and i was wondering if anyone has had dealings with shipping a boat overseas.I have been browsing the website and cant believe how quickly these boats sell.Any information would be greatly appreciated.Thanks...kevin.

lloyds · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:23 pm Post subject:

One of these would fit in a small shipping container, even on a trailer. Should be easy to do. Contact one of your local ports and they should be able to steer you to an expediter or agent.

drjohn71a · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject:

I believe there are several boat designs meant specifically for international shipment. The ones I know about are just shy of 40 foot, though, in order to fit inside one of the larger containers. The CD16 ought to be a cinch to ship since it is so small and lightweight. I think it'd be a great, economical, safe boat for those waters.

John

kcairnie1 · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 9 City/Region: scotland

Thanks for the replys guys just what i wanted to hear.Will make some phone calls tomorrow.Cheers...kevin.

Shiawassee · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:03 pm Post subject:

Kevin,
if you decide to follow through on this project, think carefully about having a US trailer shipped with the boat. Your vehicle wiring scheme and ours are considerably different and the hitch may be a problem (50mm vs 2 inches). Purchasing a local boat trailer may be much simpler.

Years ago I spent two entire days rewiring things to pull a British caravan with my American van.
Dale

kcairnie1 · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 9 City/Region: scotland

Dale are American trailers not along the same line as the U.K with a independant trailer board,would it not also be viable to purchase an American tow ball which i could bolt to my towbar.Cheers...kevin.

Captains Cat · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject:

kcairnie1 · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 9 City/Region: scotland

A trailer board straps to the back of your trailer .It houses your indicators,tail lights.stop lights.A cable runs from the board to the car electrics on the towball.And what do you mean drive on the wrong side of the road,i thought these fancy American ones flew Laughing

Cheers...kev.

Captains Cat · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject:

Most U.S. trailers have integrated lights. That is, they are bolted directly to the frame, individual stop/turn/running (in one housing) lights on each side at the back and side marker lights on the sides. Trailers over 80" wide are required to have red lights in the center of the trailer at the back.

Would be easiest for you to buy a trailer with no lights, build your board with local materials and run the wires up to the hitch area.

I'd also have a concern whether the bolt on the ball would fit through the hitch you have. Ours are 3/4" and 1" and the ball is typically 2" for an average sized trailer. Little ones are 1 7/8" and the bigger heavier ones are 2 5/16"

Good luck!! Look at the West Marine Catalog available on line and you can see lights and trailer hitch items for sale. They are typically what is found on a manufactured trailer.

Charlie

kcairnie1 · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 9 City/Region: scotland

Thanks for the info Charlie.Dont think the electrics will be a problem but i will have to check on the towball sizes.I have been looking in the albums at some of them 16 footers,know what i want for christmas now Very Happy

.cheers.....kevin.

Shiawassee · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:21 pm Post subject:

Kevin, the trailer will have a 4-pin connector with circuits for lights, brakes, turn indicators and ground (earth). US vehicles and trailers usually have a dual-filament bulb for lights and brakes. So long as you can make the vehicle to trailer circuits compatible, it will work.

Of course, you can find a 2" tow ball somewhere.
Dale

P.S. Charlie, thanks for asking that question!

thataway · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject:

rewiring the truck or trailer is a very minor problem. I happen to put what I call a "light bar"--in addition to the trailer lights. This is also easy to wire.

There are a number of small boats shipped to Europe and UK-If you Google boat shipping you willl find a number of hits.

There should be no problem getting a 16 over there---plus the exchange ratio is very much in your favor. Dont know about VAT?

flagold · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:24 am Post subject:

I also use the "light bar" but for my Jeep when towing it behind the motorhome. You can get the materials for the light bar, board, or a complete finished tow light setup for considerably less expense by buying it at the farm stores (for tractors) rather than anything with "marine" or "rv" stamped on it. I suspect it would be the same in the UK.

Good luck getting your boat over there.

kcairnie1 · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 9 City/Region: scotland

Thanks for the reply's guys,have put a post on boats wanted so will see what happens.Cheers.....kevin.

BoatLine · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:56 am Post subject:

We recently got a quote to ship a C-dory 22 to Ireland from Charleston and it was $3,000 including loading on our end. A C-dory 16, like the one we happen to have in stock, should be less and we may be able to squeeze it into a 20 foot container. Also, C-dory has indicated that they can provide CE cerification.

Bob