Re: Advice needed on shipping

[ROBERT LAFAYETTE]

Scott,

I would go to Fed EX or a U haul store and look for a triple thick wall (three layers) box.
If you cannot find one the correct size, you can make your own by taping or gluing in
Extra cardboard panels on the inside including top, bottom, & sides. For packing material
I would use 2-3 complete wraps of plastic bubble wrap, with the remainder of the fill being
White foam packaging peanuts.
I have shipped 8 outboards purchased from EBay etc.. and 6 of those 8 arrived
Damaged in some way. The only way to ship a complete outboard without damage is
To build a custom wooden crate, like what Johnson & Evinrude used on their Pre –War
Motors etc.. Another option is to take it to an “UPS Wrap & Ship” store and have them do
The packaging for you. I have shipped three motors that way with no damage, but it is
Very expensive like $120.00 – $190.00 depending on size and weight. UPS routes the
Packages they pack differently through their handling system to avoid damages.
Packaging boxes takes time and money to do it right with a little bit of luck
Thrown in from the shipping gods above. My choice for a shipper would be Fed Ex
But there is no guarantee with using any of the shipping companies. What does UPS
Stand for? If you work for them it stands for Under Paid Slaves, If you ship with them
It stands for Usually Pulverized Shipments.
This time of the year is very busy time for any of the shippers with all of the
Online Holiday shopping that is being done. The UPS hub in my town was only
Designed to run 200,000 packages per 4 hr. shift and they are pushing 300 – 350,000
Through the hub now during the Holiday rush, which makes a higher potential for
Damages.

Good Luck,

Bob