Sherri and I were there today when the True Love arrived at CSR to begin the first stages of restoration.   After several days removing the life line stanchions and hauling off two pick up loads of junk she was ready for transport.   Anderson Trucking handled the transport with professionalism and care staying true to the original verbal quote they provided weeks earlier.  Dave Anderson is a man of his word and delivers as promised. 

Gold Star Marine of Port Townsend however was a totally different story.  When the trucking company arrived they called because they were unable to find the mast.  After a few phone calls I found that it was in the shop of Gold Star Marine and that upon payment they would take it back over to the boat.   At the same time I contacted Anderson Trucking for a quote I also got quotes for the mast removal.   I chose Gold Star based on their quote and then reconfirmed that quote before authorizing them to do the work.   Now with my mast held hostage in their shop and the boat loaded on the truck waiting for the mast the quote more than doubled in cost, YES MORE THAN DOUBLE!  When I pointed it out the response was "I don't see anything here that supports that" After trying to discuss with the owner his answer was "As soon as you provide a Visa number I'll have the mast taken over to the boat".  If you need a rigger in Port Townsend call the other rigger in town Port Townsend Rigging at (360) 385-6330.   True Love is due for a pressure wash in the next few days and then will be moved inside for the bottom work.