Ideas for Packing / Shipping 310 size Inflatable (not a RIB) ??

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Hi all, first post here, but looking for some help / ideas.

I'm toying w/ selling a Zodiac 310 on eBay. For those familiar, it has a wooden floor and packs in a "wrap-around" type bag. Does anyone have experience how to pack it properly? I remember when I originally bought it from iBoats, it came wrapped in cardboard with heavy duty strapping holding it together. As I don't have access to anything beyond packing tape, and haven't seen many boxes the right size for the Zodiac bag, I'd like to know if anyone can give me some tips or ideas where to get the right materials.

Thanks in advance!

 

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Re: Ideas for Packing / Shipping 310 size Inflatable (not a RIB) ??

as a former professional mover I recommend you buy 2 wardrobe boxes 1 for boat and 1 for wood floor from (u haul or any storage facility). cut the box open and crate the floor and do the same for the boat. I also recommend you use the original zodiac bag that came before you crate or buy couple of construction grade black bags and wrap the boat incase the moronic ups guy decides to throw the package around you have extra cushion. expect to pay about 100 in shipping