How Can I Ship a Kayak?
Has the thought of how to ship a kayak bothered you at any point in time? How about trying these measures to get it delivered at your convenience…
There are multiple ways to ship a kayak.
For a nearby location, it can be sent by a standard vehicle like a truck or van. Just load it up and go. Be sure to secure it properly for transportation.
And for international shipping, services such as FedEx, Pilot Air, Go Greyhound, etc. can just do the work for you.
Shipping a Kayak depends on the location of the sender, drop location, price, procedure, and most importantly, the process of packaging.
Steps to pack and ship a Kayak:
Step 1: Wrap the Kayak in the Cardboard
With the cardboard box or sheets, wrap the Kayak. You must make sure that the piece of cardboard is well taped covering the Kayak on all sides. You can also use double sheet covering if you need to. The tape should cover the edges of the kayak model to ensure its shape is intact and free from any marks or scratches.
Step 2: Bubbling wrapping
After the Kayak is wrapped perfectly in cardboard, the next step is to bubble wrap. Take a big sheet of the bubble wrap, spread and cover it tightly around the kayak.
Using double layers of the wrap will give extra protection to the vessel, keeping it more secure.
If using packing foam, the tape will not stick well, so the best option is to use an additional layer of the wrap.
Step 3:Labeling
To make the company handlers aware of what is shipped, it is necessary to mention it as “fragile.”
Make sure the TO and FROM are included and very legible.
Step 4: Knowing the dimension
Shipping companies usually check the weight of the parcel before it is shipped and charge the price according to the load.
After the Kayak is packed, the size changes from the original pack. So use a measuring tape to know the size of the wrapped vessel.
Shipping Services
There are multiple options for shipping services. While some may seem costly, you can still make use of some services that will fit in the bill:
Go Greyhound
This service will ship the Kayak pretty fast and at a cheap rate. The dimension of the Kayak must not be larger than 29 x 47 x 82 and the weight should not exceed 100 pounds.
This service prefers the parcel in a box.
Forward Air
Usually, Forward Air encourages shipping Kayak by ground transportation, so it is suggested to call them up first. They will direct it to the service center at the airport and will measure the Kayak.
The duration of the shipping is usually four business days. This service accepts certified checks and money orders.
Pilot Air
The Pilot Air Service can ship Kayak, and the price is at the same range as that of FedEx services.
Transporting a kayak is not that simple or easy. It is time-consuming, risky, and costly. To ship a Kayak, always keep in mind to pack it carefully.
Proper packing will not damage the Kayak after all the hard work.
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