We ship 2 times a week with ANY carrier you choose. We ship "Freight Collect" so we are not involved in the shipping process other than the preparation of the motors for shipping. We prepare motors for shipping at "NO COST" to you. Other shops charge as much as $100 to prepare a motor for shipping. We use a standard Pallet, covered with carpet (Most Cases), and nylon bands to band the motor to the pallet. Laminated shipping labels stapled to the pallet. Thanks to a Special Arraignment with: Unishippers Global Logistics Viking Marine Service customers are extended an additional discount while still using the following carriers. Get a quote from from one of the listed carriers, then call Daniel Martin at (800) 728-6502 ext 233 and see how much you can save. Daniel will work with you to insure that you are getting the best possible rate. R&L-Gator Freight is the best deal overall. Call them first at (800) 940-7811. Tell them you are shipping (Number of Pounds), Class 70, on a Pallet, from Lakeland, Fl 33868. They will give you a quote number and price, without obligation, good for 30 days. Goldcoast is cheaper but has a limited delivery area. Call them at (800) 531-4775. Tell them you are shipping (Number of Pounds), Class 70, on a Pallet, from Lakeland, Fl 33868. They will give you a quote number and price, without obligation, good for 30 days. Yellow Freight ships everywhere and can be reached at (800) 610-6500. Tell them you are shipping (Number of Pounds), Class 70, on a Pallet, from Lakeland, Fl 33868. They will give you a quote number and price, without obligation, good for 30 days. Class 70 is for "Used" Motors Please understand that your "Rebuilt" motor will be shipped as "Used" only to save YOU money. (Don't worry, your Invoice and Warranty will be CLEARLY marked "Rebuilt") A Few Tips It is always cheaper to ship to a business, or pick your motor up at the terminal. Goldcoast is more likely to weigh your motor, but it is still best to use the chart below to estimate weights. "Express" rates, especially with Yellow Freight, are often cheaper than standard ground. I have no idea why, but it is always worth asking. Haggle, it seems to work with both companies. Yellow Freight offers a "Florida" discount, called "Yes Discount", ask for it. If you have a company you prefer to use that is fine with us, we use these companies because we have had good results, no damage, no lost motors, and reasonable rates. Estimated Motor Weights Estimated Motor Weights are on the light side, but I have never had a carrier "Adjust" a weight except Goldcoast, they simply corrects the weight. It is still cheaper than Yellow Frieght if they deliver to your area. Johnson / Evinrude / Yamaha: 15-Under: 50 Lb. 25-35: 75 Lb. 40-50: 100 Lb. 50-70 3 cyl: 150 Lb. (including 90 Yamaha) 90-140 4 cyl: 200 Lb. 150-235 X-Flow: 300 Lb. 200-225 Looper: 350 Lb. Mercury / Mariner: Except for V-6's, see above. 150-200 2.4: 250 Lb. 150-200 2.5: 300 Lb. 225-250 3.0: 350 Lb. |
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We ship 2 times a week with ANY carrier you choose. We ship "Freight Collect" so we are not involved in the shipping process other than the preparation of the motors for shipping. We prepare motors for shipping at "NO COST" to you. Other shops charge as much as $100 to prepare a motor for shipping. We use a standard Pallet, covered with carpet (Most Cases), and nylon bands to band the motor to the pallet. Laminated shipping labels stapled to the pallet. Thanks to a Special Arraignment with: Unishippers Global Logistics Viking Marine Service customers are extended an additional discount while still using the following carriers. Get a quote from from one of the listed carriers, then call Daniel Martin at (800) 728-6502 ext 233 and see how much you can save. Daniel will work with you to insure that you are getting the best possible rate. R&L-Gator Freight is the best deal overall. Call them first at (800) 940-7811. Tell them you are shipping (Number of Pounds), Class 70, on a Pallet, from Lakeland, Fl 33868. They will give you a quote number and price, without obligation, good for 30 days. Goldcoast is cheaper but has a limited delivery area. Call them at (800) 531-4775. Tell them you are shipping (Number of Pounds), Class 70, on a Pallet, from Lakeland, Fl 33868. They will give you a quote number and price, without obligation, good for 30 days. Yellow Freight ships everywhere and can be reached at (800) 610-6500. Tell them you are shipping (Number of Pounds), Class 70, on a Pallet, from Lakeland, Fl 33868. They will give you a quote number and price, without obligation, good for 30 days. Class 70 is for "Used" Motors Please understand that your "Rebuilt" motor will be shipped as "Used" only to save YOU money. (Don't worry, your Invoice and Warranty will be CLEARLY marked "Rebuilt") A Few Tips It is always cheaper to ship to a business, or pick your motor up at the terminal. Goldcoast is more likely to weigh your motor, but it is still best to use the chart below to estimate weights. "Express" rates, especially with Yellow Freight, are often cheaper than standard ground. I have no idea why, but it is always worth asking. Haggle, it seems to work with both companies. Yellow Freight offers a "Florida" discount, called "Yes Discount", ask for it. If you have a company you prefer to use that is fine with us, we use these companies because we have had good results, no damage, no lost motors, and reasonable rates. Estimated Motor Weights Estimated Motor Weights are on the light side, but I have never had a carrier "Adjust" a weight except Goldcoast, they simply corrects the weight. It is still cheaper than Yellow Frieght if they deliver to your area. Johnson / Evinrude / Yamaha: 15-Under: 50 Lb. 25-35: 75 Lb. 40-50: 100 Lb. 50-70 3 cyl: 150 Lb. (including 90 Yamaha) 90-140 4 cyl: 200 Lb. 150-235 X-Flow: 300 Lb. 200-225 Looper: 350 Lb. Mercury / Mariner: Except for V-6's, see above. 150-200 2.4: 250 Lb. 150-200 2.5: 300 Lb. 225-250 3.0: 350 Lb. |
