[frank.koetter]

+1 for doing it by water. I can happily refer you to the delivery captain I hired to deliver my '98 4000 Express (Hampton, VA - Long Island). He is super competent, thorough, and priced very fairly. He's a SUNY Maritime alum and works with other SUNY Maritime alums. He'll drive it with or without you aboard and can even arrange for a steward if you want to cruise with palm fronds & grapes.

This is an interesting option.  I've considered doing it by water, particularly if the cost and requirements of removing, or lowering items gets close to the cost of boating the entire way.  I'd like to get the contact info of the delivery captain as another option to compare.  I'll email you.  Thanks!