I'm on the verge of buying my first sailboat a '22 Catalina. It is currently on blocks in Sayville LI and I want to sail it in Southold. To get it there, I guess I have three choices.
I can pay a service to transport it on the highway to Southold. The first big marina a called wont go that far. I've got a call into Strong's I'm sure they'll do it, but I don't have any idea what it will cost me. I'll guess $500.
I could Rent a big truck and a trailer and get a bunch of friends to help me trailer it myself.
I could haul it/have it hauled down to the Great South Bay, launch it at Sayville or there about and sail it to Southold. I know I can't sail it myself. I've got a friend, who's got a friend who'd captain it for me. I guess with a '25ft mast, the Shinnecock canal is not an option, so it's around the point. That's a big adventure, and I'm sure at least an overnighter.
Any comments - ideas?
