Transporting TE 28'

[jpwrist]

I am planning to ship by truck my TE 28' Plan B, from Galveston, TX to Seattle, WA. I am in the process of preparing her and would like some tips from people that have done this in the past. For instance, what is the total height from keel to the top of the radar, and second, if anyone has done this, did they remove the radar and horn before shipping. Any other comments would also be appreciated, including a recommendation for a marina that has facilities where I might unload and possibly store her for a month.

I know that this topic must have been covered in past discussions, but I can't find it.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Jos

[Pitou]

Jos,
Check out the library for specs on the 28TE, from bottom of skeg to top of arch ... 11ft.- 8 inches . You must be logged in order to access the files. viewtopic.php?f=41&t=2248

I'm on the right coast, so unable to help with the storage question.

[Carl]

Jos, Cant help with actual measurements, but I do know that when new these boats ship, it is done with the radar arch removed. I am refering to the stainless steel arch. Long story short, I dont think you want anything higher that the roof top.

[jpwrist]

Thanks Kevin and Carl.

By the way, I tried to get on the Albin web site you suggested (viewtopic.php?f=41&t=2248) but even though I am logged on, wasn't granted permission to enter the website. Do I need to pay a fee or sign up somewhere else to log onat referenced location?

Thanks,

Jos

[Pitou]

Thanks Kevin and Carl.

By the way, I tried to get on the Albin web site you suggested (viewtopic.php?f=41&t=2248) but even though I am logged on, wasn't granted permission to enter the website. Do I need to pay a fee or sign up somewhere else to log onat referenced location?

Thanks,

Jos

The file library maybe for supporting member/burgee members only. The info on the 28TE are specs, dimensional, wiring etc. that John posted for our use. basic height is 3ft. - 2 inch below waterline and 8 - 6 air draft for 11 - 6. Carl is certainly correct about Albin shipping their boats w/arches removed. Your shipper can help you with what clearances they require. I would consider a good shrinkwrap job to below the chine to repel sand, dirt, bugs and general crud.

[jpwrist]

Thanks.
Since she just made it through hurricane Ike and the associated winds of greater than 110mi/hr with only superficial damage, I assume that the radar arch will make it down the highway at speeds of 65 miles plus any winds w/o much problem (as long as the shipper doesn't have a problem with this). I'll take the radar and the horn off, however. A good suggestion on the shrink wrap.

[mhanna]

When I had my 28 moved the first transporter told me that the arch needed to come off. I was not liking that idea, so I called around. I seems most transporters do need to have the arch come off because of the way the skeg adds to the height. I found one who actually did transporting of Albins for a dealer and his rig was modified to allow the skeg to hang over the back thereby reducing the overall height. I did have to remove the radar dome but that was so much easier than taking off the arch. See the attached pictures...



Matt

[jpwrist]

Thanks Matt for the info and pictures

Jos

[RobS]

And the all-around-light was unscrewed, turned upside down, and then simply screwed back in place.

[jpwrist]

Mhanna/Matt,

I started to take the radar dome off, but when I opened up the cover, it up it looked like the electrical wire (9 pin clip - Furuno) was about 1.75 inches wide and the hole in the radar dome through which it goes when disonnected was less than around 1.5 inches. In addition one had to remove a cover plate etc. This doesn't appear feasible. The alternate of pulling the electrical wire all the way to the display on the dash is even more work. Instead, I am getting ready to leave the dome wired up and unbolt it and tie it down under the arch for transportation. I don't like the latter approach, but don't wish to spend three hours undoing the radar dome or pulling the wire all the way back to the display; and possibly having difficulties putting it back together. Am I missing something?

Jos

[Carl]

While looking around one day, I discovered that the installer spliced all wires going to roof top equipment behind the removable panel next to the helm chair. Was not happy to see this, but have not had any problems yet. Take this cover off and see if yours are spliced as well. You might get lucky.

[Pitou]

There is always the option of cutting the wiring at the multi-pin connection and having an electronics shop do the re-connect. I had been down this route on another boat I owned. At that time it was my best option and a lot safer than strapping the dome down during transport. Currently, I need to remove my antenna mast at haul out so I had the local electronics shop splice in a waterproof connector that just unplugs each time I need to remove the mast & radome. This option works well too, but might be more than you need.

[RobS]

I highly recommend calling Furuno's tech dept. at 410-479-4420 EST or 360-834-9300 PST. They can tell you exactly how things come apart, get cut/spliced, etc.

Matt's boat had a Raymarine dome now but I believe it had a JRC when he did the removal for transport.

[Pitou]

Here is a link to the disconnect kit I installed on my current radome cable. The link is for a 16 pin / it is also available as 24 pin.

http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/4,14687.html

[jpwrist]

RobS and others,

Thanks for all the suggestions. I ended up calling the Furuno numbers RobS suggested and they were helpful. The technical staff suggested to open the dome, remove the plate underneath which the wire was connected, unclip it, turn the connecting clip sideways and pull it out through the dome hole. It took a total of 1hr to do the entire job, including reattaching the plate and dome cover, and taping down the wire.

Hopefully next week Plan B will be on the road to Seattle, Seaview West where she will be offloaded and then off to Bainbridge Island where she will be berthed for the summer (and longer, if it turns out to be a good experience).

Jos