Finding A Company For Boat Transport

By Brenda Lewis


If you are a boat owner you may need it moving to another location or country. Small crafts can be put onto a trailer and towed which is a fairly simple process. Larger boats and yachts will need to be transported by professionals and you will need to look for a company for boat transport and a little research is required beforehand.

All boats can be moved to any location by a specialist firm and it is very important to use a well established company. Most firms will be able to tow a small boats using a pick up or large van. Larger crafts must be loaded onto large flat bed trucks and lifting gear or cranes will be needed to load and unload them.

The costs involved will depend on a few things such as the size and final delivery address. If you are moving a short distance then the prices will not be high and the process will be swift. Long distance moves and overseas transportation will cost significantly more money and will take much longer.

When you have decided to move a vessel you need to locate a team of professionals and there are various places where you will find them. Contact details can be found in telephone books in the local area. Specialist magazines are a good place to look for adverts and many companies will list their services on the internet.

When you have located a company you will need to make arrangements for the transportation. The company will ask for the make, model, dimensions and gross weight of your vessel as well as the pick up and delivery addresses. When they have looked at the details they will give you a price and wait for your decision. It is recommended that you get various quotes so that you can compare prices between the different firms.

A large number of the online firms will be able to give you an instant price when you enter the details on their web site. It is very important that when you submit the details you ensure they are accurate to get the correct price. The majority of web sites will also have a testimonials section where you can read feedback from clients which is worth reading.

Some companies will also offer other services such as transporting sail boats and jet skis. If your craft needs to be stored for a period of time they will also arrange this for you. When you are moving a boat overseas it may need to be kept in a secure warehouse for a while before it reaches the final destination.

It is essential to use the services of a firm that is licensed and insured to handle this type of transportation. The majority of firms will have adequate cover in place when moving boats but it can be worth checking beforehand. You should also ensure that someone is at the delivery point to check and supervise the unloading before signing the delivery paperwork.




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