i have been looking into getting boat shipped by rail and the rail company is telling me the boat is to wide for there cars.the boat has 8 foot beam but another buddy of mine had 8foot beam shipped through same company. mixed stories. anybody here have experience with boat shipping through rail

you may be able to get it shipped... but it may be difficult as rail standards are <BR> <BR><blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1><b>quote:</b></font><p>ISO Container Sizes <BR>ISO containers, also referred to as intermodal containers, are used to transport freight throughout the world. ISO containers are designed for transportation by more than just one mode: such as road and rail, or rail and ship. They are spefically design for convenient lifting and movement. The relevevant standard for ISO containers is ISO 668:1995 Series 1 freight containers - Classification, dimensions and ratings <BR> <BR>ISO containers are manufactured in standard sizes. <b>The standard width of ISO containers is 8 feet (2.44m )</b>, the standard heights are 8 feet 6 inches (2.59m), and 9 feet 6 inches (2.9m), and the most common lengths are 20 feet (6.1m) and 40 feet (12.19m). The containers are also manufactured in a number of different lengths from 24 feet (7.31m) to 56 feet (17.22m) <!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote> <BR> <BR>and if the boat is 8 feet wide the trailer will be wider... and you may not be able to get it onboard <BR> <BR>just some info... <BR> <BR>if the train dosent have to use any tunnels you may be able to get it loaded on a flatbed trailer. <BR>

flatbed they want $5-6000. my buddys boat was a ski challenger and the one i was gonna get is a ski challenger. my other buddy shipped his mastercraft but it is 7,10

Sounds like a road trip in the making.

road trips can be fun. i did travelled that far for my mastercraft. 30hours each way

Get a legger........Should run you $100.00 day + expenses and gas.

Allen call Shelley at Consoladated Fastfreight in Saskatoon. They send most of their freight by train for long distance stuff. I'm pretty sure if it doesn't fit into a semi trailer, it is too wide. <BR>Also call Select Classic Courier in Saskatoon. They are the most reasonably priced shipping company for boats, rv's, etc. I use them for bringing boats up from the US when I don't go get them myself. <BR>What city are you shipping it from if I may ask?

Just noticed I spelled your name wrong. Sorry.

the boat is in northeastern states. i was wondering if anybody has flown one way and rented truck to pull back when buying boat. i suppose in my case the rental cost would break bank

Rail is not an economical way to transport this sort of thing. <BR> <BR>Try a trucking company if you can't tow it - we have backhoes and excavators hauled cross country all the time.