How to deliver a 4hp outboard engine from Scotland to Hants?

[Simon Bolivar]

I have just been offered a 4hp 4 stroke Yamaha outboard, for a great deal less than the one I was about to buy from the dealer that I have brought a boat from. The problem is it's located in Scotland.
Any ideas on a delivery company that would make such a delivery? It obviously bulky, heavy (weight not listed in spec) & held petrol & oil, although it will have to be drained before transportation.
Any suggestions much appreciated.

[larrysputnik]

An outboard motor for what vessel?

[Bad-Yeti]

Fedex UK are good and will ship Hazardous goods but it'll need to be correctly packed.

[Cigar-aficionado]

Try Interparcel online mate, I use them to send lots of rods and reels

[Simon Bolivar]

11' Avon Zodiac 'Fish & Hunt' Inflatable.

[Simon Bolivar]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. After looking about & discussing the potential problems with the seller, the only real solution seemed to be for me to hire a car on Thurs from Aberdeen, drive to Stirling to pick it up, then on to Hants. I really didn't fancy such a long drive & I haven't got my GPS with me for easy route finding & speed trap warning. The seller had brought an outboard previously himself & when delivered, it had been laid on the wrong side (was clearly labelled) & the remaining oil drained out & he had to strip the engine to clean it. Didn't fancy that risk or the possiblity it might be damaged, when I could have had a new one with the 5 yr guarrentee.
So yesterday morning I paid the deposit on the new one. Will post pics when I am finally afloat & fishing in the Netherlands

[peanutpete]

Hi Simon i use a few companies to deliver pallets out side of London and it cost around ?50 to most places in the UK, but by the looks of your last thread this information my have come a bit late but if not PM me and i will give you a number

[Puff Scotty]

11' Avon Zodiac 'Fish & Hunt' Inflatable.

Nice! trailered or air bottled?