I mentioned in the most recent update to the Shipping FAQ that I was trying a company called Pilot Air. I'm delighted to report that they have turned out even better than I thought. Not only did they quote a great price ($73.70 coast to coast) and pick up the kayak from my house for no extra charge - the buyer just informed me that they delivered it to her house for free, too! "All I had to do was ask", she said.

Check the Shipping FAQ (in the Kayak Reviews section of BT) for complete information on Pilot Air and other shipping alternatives.

Hope this helps someone.

RLH