Looking For A Firm For Boat Transportation

By Henry Olson


A lot of boat owners will need their vessel moving to another location for different reasons. Small crafts are easily moved on a trailer by towing them with a suitable van or truck. A larger vessel will need to be hauled by a specialist company and if you are searching for a firm for boat transportation there are various options and some research is required.

Any type of vessel can be moved by the specialists and it is essential to use a firm that is insured and licensed. Smaller crafts can be towed by the company to any given address by one of their vehicles. A larger vessel will need to be hoisted on and off a lorry with a crane and moved on a low loader.

The costs of transporting boats will vary greatly and depend on a few things such as the size and destination. If you are only moving a craft a short distance then the costs will be reasonable and the process will be fairly simple. Longer distance and overseas moves will cost a significant amount of money and will take longer.

When you decided to move a vessel you will need to locate a specialist company and there are few places where you can find one. Contact details can be found in telephone directories and in monthly leisure magazines. Yacht clubs and local marina offices may also be able to provide the contact details of a company that they have dealt with in the past.

Browsing the net can also produce good results and there are a number of specialist companies that advertise online. The majority of internet based companies can give you an instant price if you give them the details of the move. A lot of web sites will also feature a testimonials page where you are able to read comments from their clients.

When you have found a company you will need to arrange a date for the move and they will require some important details. You will need to give them the length, width and gross weight of your craft as well as the pick up and delivery addresses. The company can then prepare a quote for the job and it is advisable to contact various firms and make price comparisons.

Other services may also be offered by the movers including the transportation of jet skis and other smaller vessels. Sometimes a boat will have to be securely stored for a period of time before delivery and they will arrange this. Many overseas moves will require a great deal of paperwork and legal documents to be prepared and the specialists will take care of this for you.

All firms should have the correct type of insurance to cover the move but it is worth checking that this is adequate to cover your particular vessel. It is also a good idea to have someone at the delivery address to check the vessel for damage when it arrives. It is important to keep any receipts for payment as you may need to refer to them in the future.




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