The Safety And Convenience Of Yacht Transport By Ship

By Marissa Velazquez


Congratulations on the purchase of your new pleasure boat. Thanks to the Internet, it was possible to locate the boat of your dreams, albeit on the other side of the country. What do you do now, sail it around the country through the Panama Canal? You certainly can't sail it across the country, now can you. Yacht transport by ship is the perfect answer.

The concept of moving a boat on a ship may seem strange, but it is no more weird than transporting a car on an automobile carrier. An emergent technology in transferring pleasure boats by ship is the semi-submersible deck. Here, water is taken on board the transport ship and the yachts to be transported are easily sailed into position and secured by divers and on-board deck crew. Once all of the precious cargo is secure, the water is pumped off the deck, leaving the boats effectively in a floating dry dock.

You and your crew may travel as a passenger on your own boat aboard the transporter. This way, you can use your time to perform maintenance or detailing or carry out simple repairs. Because you are not sailing under your own keel, you are keeping your boat safe from unnecessary wear and tear or even serious damage. Meanwhile, it's like being a passenger on a cruise ship. This gives you a relaxing break if the purpose of your trip is to eventually take your boat out for charter.

Shifting your craft on a transport carrier means you do not accumulate extra engine hours which will ultimately affect its resale value. Before you sail, make sure that the transporting company carries enough insurance on your boat to cover its entire cost should the unthinkable happen. With a bit of luck and careful planning, the company that you are using will offer this insurance at no extra cost to yourself.

Moving your vessel in this way means that you can enjoy sailing in distant waters without risking life and limb to get there. If you run a charter company, you can offer your clients the chance to experience new horizons. All they have to do is fly out to meet you. You, on the other hand use the transport voyage as an opportunity to rest both your boat and your mind.

The Seakeepers Society was formed in 1998 by a group of cabin cruiser owners who realized that the best way to protect the environment is to protect the world's seas. Membership of the society includes corporations, yachtsmen, divers, scientists, entrepreneurs and concerned citizens.

Another organization you may wish to become involved with as a yacht owner is the Billfish Foundation. The foundation was founded in 1986 to promote the conservation of Billfish and related species to improve the health of the oceans and economic entities. Initially focused on education and research, the foundation has expanded to include advocacy for responsible fishing.

Yacht transport by ship is a great way to move your cruiser from Point A to Point B without incurring needless wear and tear and accumulating costly engine hours. When compared with the cost of fuel and other expenses associated with sailing under your own keel, transporting your boat on someone else's ship compares favorably from an economic standpoint.




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