Trailering to Prince Rupert

[cmwahl]

We are interested in trailering our ranger Tug Classic 27, Kiorana, to Prince Rupert in 2027 then cruising Southeast Alaska from there. If there is anyone who would like to buddy boat with us from there that would be great. Since we are a diesel we won’t be going fast anywhere and cannot make the miles/speeds the new outboards can. Generally we travel at 6-7 knots but to cross large distances or beat weather we do go 14-15 knots. And we would like to make this a flexible cruise. If someone wishes to anchor in a different cove/bay or go a different place then they can do so. We can get together for some dinners/excursions but not everyday. In general we go out together at agreed upon conditions and times for safety. Since we have not cruised SE Alaska before on our own boat, the standard destinations are fine. But we are open to other suggestions. We likely will ourselves skip Glacier Bay as we have been there before. We have a dog that refuses to be potty pad trained and needs to go ashore. Others traveling with us may wish to go to Glacier separately.

Also, has anyone else trailered to Prince Rupert before? Any suggestions, tips, ideas? We like to sling launch/travellift our boat into the water and need a secure place to store our truck and trailer. We will be traveling from Prescott, Az and will travel thru Spokane, WA (our son lives there). We plan on leaving Prescott June 23, taking about 9 days up and being back (9 days) home Sept 2.

 

[Maggie Anne]

From what I've read, there is not much available in PR. Maybe trailer to Port Hardy or Port McNeill.

 

[scross]

You can take a boat trailer (with truck of course) on the BC Ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert if you wanted to see some of Vancouver Island on your way north as opposed to going on the Alan Highway. Of course you would need another BC Ferry ride to get from Vancouver BC to Vancouver Island.
My partner, Admiral Vicki, has done both when she worked for 8 years teaching in Alaska. She prefers the ferry from Port Hardy over the Alcan route.
Perhaps you might consider each route - one up and the other way back!
PS: At Port Hardy you are at the doorstep to the Broughtons. That’s worth a week as well in my opinion.