Moving an unfinished boat?

[PastorBob]

I may have an emergency move A problem has developed at the church and we may be on our way in the next month to SC or GA. So here is my question my GF16 has Front and Rear Transom Glued As well as rub rails Glued to sides the bottom is zip tied and duck taped on... and frames and deck are screwed into position. should I sacrifice the boat and try to find some one to buy it? Cut the transoms off and pack it up? or how much work will I have to do for it to make a trailering to the south with out destroying it? Also I may have to sell my awesome Nissan 15hp 4 stroke. What do you think am I creating to much risk trying to take this that far if it comes to this? (Cracker I may be your new assistant! I hope Sam won't Mind) Please Pray for my family as this is a difficult time for us Thanks.

[MadRus]

Hope things will be okay. One of the great things about a boat is that they're essentially hollow vessels. If you get a large enough U-haul, you can just put it in first, and fill it. Is there any way you can tack-weld the bottom on to give it some extra support while you travel with it?

[tech_support]

The should be fine if you keep it from flexing too much during the move. "tack welds" of thickened epoxy all around will help. Best of luck in your move

[TomW]

Pastor Bob, I hope all will turn out well. I would take the time to tack weld the bottom and get a trailer. The boat should ride with minimum damage that way. Tie it down well. As for the motor just set it in the boat on the bunks wrapped in plastic over the wheels. Put an extra peice of wood where you have it to support it.

I will say an extra prayer as I look out over God's mountains everyday and wish you the best.

Tom

[Boomer]

I would cross brace it at the shear with some common lumber to minimize racking as it is moved about.

[Cracker Larry]

I don't think it would be much problem to trailer it either. As said above, tack some strategic gobs of glue, and some strips of tape. Cross brace the gunwales and she's good to go. You could load it on any flat trailer, not necessarily a boat trailer. Pack some of your stuff inside it. It would fit in the back of a big U-Haul rental truck also.

You'll like that boat if you're going to be living around here! No need to ditch it.

[PastorBob]

Thanks for the responses... With all that has happened this week I have not wanted to loose my boat (or my Motor) I never thought of actually putting it in the Uhaul.... I have a trailer available so if it will make the journey on the trailer with just tack welds then that is the plan. would I need to roll epoxy on all the wood surface to seal it before the trip to???

I did resign tonight so we will be moving most likely to Clinton, South Carolina, Claxton,Georgia is second This is a Looooong move but the Uhaul will be full so trailering the boat is best if possible!

[TomW]

With everything else going on I would not worry about it, just tarp it and let the bottom dry out and sand it when you get south if you even have to. The air passing over it will help dry it. I have had exterior ply outside that I forgot about and brought inside and used. You will need to tarp it of course as it has that nice flat bottom to collect water if it rains.

Just pray for blue skys.

Tom

[Boomer]

Claxton,Georgia

Where being called a fruitcake is considered a compliment.

You and Cracker Larry will be neighbors almost.

[msujmccorm]

Good Luck Pastor Bob. We can always use more southerners!
If the plywood gets wet on the trip just make sure it dries out before you coat it.