Shipping Boat Motor to Alaska

[KShunter8080]

I wanted to see if anyone has shipped a small outboard (50-60 lbs.) from the lower 48 up to Alaska and if so, who they used to do it.

I didn't know what kind of rules there were regarding shipping a motor that has had fuel and oil in it.

Looking for any recommendations from people who have done this in the past! thank you in advance!

 

[YukonJim]

The easiest thing to do is find someone driving up the Alcan and have them carry it along. There’s a couple Facebook groups that folks use for making those requests.

Beyond that, the best thing to do is ship it up from Bellingham via the ferry. You should be able to just reach to that operation for all of the particulars of what you need.


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[MacGyver]

It would be helpful to know where in Alaska you would like to ship the motor.
Will there be someone to receive the motor, or will you pick it up?
Ask the shipper how to ship the motor with fuel and oil.

 

[hiway_99]

There's the lynden barge from Seattle. It really depends on where the final destination is in Alaska on the best way to ship. There's always alska air cargo also.

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[sniper61]

In 2005 i took a 9.9 Johnson as check luggage from Pittsburgh to dillingham. Borrowed fuel tanks and cans up there. Leaving dillingham the lady at the counter said if she smells gas it will stay here. It passed ,I ran it dry. Now days they take my maple syrup out of my food box.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Is it going to be up there long term? If not, you might be better off just buying one up there and then selling it when you're done.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Are you talking about bringing up a kicker to use on a hunt? Or are you moving up?