What's the best way to ship a 200 pound anchor - WI to NY?

Bene505 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010

I'm looking to ship an anchor from Madison, Wisconsin to Long Island, NY. Does anyone know of the best cheap way to do that?

I heard of some shipping service where people bid on the shipping job. Maybe that or finding someone who is already making the trip. Any ideas?

Regards,
Brad

Minnewaska · #2 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010

Can you crate it and get it to a local freight company? If you are willing to pick it up at their warehouse at your end, it shouldn't be that expensive. Door to door is expensive.

sailingdog · #3 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010

It has to go via truck freight. Try asking for bids on UShip.com.

scottyt · #4 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010

does grayhound still do large shipping they used too?

other wise freight shipping is not too bad

KeelHaulin · #5 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010

Put it on a pallet; strap it down and send it via truck freight. Any of the major freight companies (Viking, Yellow, etc) should be able to quote you for a pallet with a 200 lb object on it.

JimsCAL · #6 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010

Definitely truck freight. Upgrading the Montauk mooring Brad?

therapy23 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010

Contact a college student who is making the trip.

QuickMick · #8 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010

I like Sailingdog's idea. I got a bid on uship to ship a mast from a 27' catalina from north texas to denver for 200 bucks. a lot of otr drivers are going one way empty and are willing to pick up a load for a few extra bucks. however i dont think the uship enterprise offers any guarantees....

good luck