By Richard Cole


A lot of boat owners will need to move their vessel at certain times when moving house, or when they need it for a vacation. A small craft can be loaded onto a trailer and towed by the owner with their own vehicle. A large fishing boat or yacht will have to be transported by specialists and you will have to locate boat movers to do the job for you.

All sizes of boat can be moved to any destination by the specialist firms and it is important that you hire a professional company. Most of the firms will be able to tow a small or mid sized boat using a pick up truck or van. Larger crafts will be transported by a flat bed truck and cranes will be needed to load and unload the vessel.

The prices you are charged will depend on the size of the vessel and its destination. Short interstate moves will be a swift process and fairly inexpensive. Moving boats over long distances or abroad will take much longer and will cost a substantial amount of money.

When you have decided that you will move a vessel, you will have to locate a team of specialists and there are few places where you will find them. Contact details can be found in phone books, newspapers and specialist magazines. Another good place to find a team is the net where many companies advertise their services.

When you have located a suitable firm, you will need to arrange a date for the transportation, and they will need to take some important details. You will need to supply them with the length, width and weight of your vessel as well as its delivery address. The company will then take this information and prepare a quote for the job. It is advisable to contact a few firms for price estimates so that some comparisons can be made before you make a decision.

Many of the online movers will have a form on their web page where you can enter your details and an instant quote will be issued. If you choose this method it is imperative that your details are correct so that the price can be calculated. Most of the internet sites will have a review section with feedback from clients and these comments are worth reading before you make a booking.

Other useful services are also offered by the movers such as shipping of smaller crafts and jet skis. Storage can also be arranged for your vessel and this is useful if you are keeping it out of the water for a period of time. If you are moving a vessel to another county it will probably have to go into storage and the fees will be included in the shipping price.

It is essential that you only use a firm that is fully licensed and insured to handle the transportation. The majority of companies will have adequate cover in place when moving your boat but it is always worth checking beforehand. You should also make sure that someone is at the delivery point to supervise the unloading and to check the vessel for any damage before signing the delivery documents.




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