The cost of shipping your kayak will depend largely on four factors; size, weight, distance, and the company you trust to ship your kayak safely. Some of the more affordable quotes average between $50 and $120 for cross-country shipping. Larger kayaks can easily cost upwards of $200 or $300, however.
How are kayaks packaged for shipping?
Whether you plan to ship your kayak in a cardboard box or wooden crate, your first step is to thoroughly wrap it in bubble wrap or plastic sheeting. Bubble wrap provides more protection, but you can also use plastic sheeting if you plan to use a lot of packing foam later on.
How do you wrap a kayak for shipping?
Wrap large sheets of bubble wrap around your cardboard kayak, keeping it tight. Use several layers of bubble wrap to give your vessel extra protection and keep it secure by wrapping packaging tape around it all. If you choose to use packaging foam, you'll probably find that the tape doesn't stick very well.25 sept 2018
What freight class is a kayak?
Freight Class Example Density (pounds per cubic foot)
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Class 250 Bamboo furniture, box springs 3 - 4
Class 300 Chairs, kayaks 2 – 3
Class 400 Deer antlers 1 - 2
Class 500 Ping pong balls < 1
Can you ship a kayak through USPS?
The postal service is ideal for shipping small packages that are only a few pounds in weight. Shipping something the size and weight of a kayak will cost you too much. ... It's best to ship your kayak in a box or crate. A whitewater kayak can be shipped in a box measuring 9 feet by 25 inches by 2 feet.12 feb 2018
Will USPS ship a kayak?
Kayaks, paddle-boards, and used items are excluded from all on-line order shipping. For on-line orders shipped within the 48 US contiguous States we offer the following three shipping options: USPS Priority Mail (typically 1-2 day delivery, but not guaranteed), UPS Ground, UPS 3-Day Select.
Can FedEx ship a kayak?
There are a number of ways to ship a kayak. The first thing you should know is that this isn't something that will ship well by FedEx, UPS, or any shipping company that usually deals in smaller packages. They'll consider the cargo oversized and it will cost you much more money than you thought it would.12 feb 2018