By Jason Kelly


Many people who own boats will at certain times need them moving due to relocating to another address or for a vacation. Small vessels can easily be moved by putting then on a trailer and towing them with a vehicle. Larger crafts will have to be road hauled by a specialist, and you will have to find a firm for boat transport to handle the task, and some careful thought is needed when choosing a company.

Any boat can be moved by theses specialist firms and it is essential that you use a reputable team. Small speed boats can be towed by the firm to an address that you have given by one of their vehicles. A larger fishing boat or luxury yacht will need to be hoisted using special lifting gear on to a lorry before being driven to its new destination.

The fees charged for transporting boats will vary and will depend on a few key factors such as the size, weight and final delivery address. If you are moving a small vessel by road, over a short distance, then the prices will not be too high. Long haul road journeys and overseas shipping will cost a substantial amount of money and will take weeks or months.

When you have elected to relocate a vessel, you will need to find a company to handle all aspects of the move. There are many telephone numbers in area phone books and you will find specialists that advertise in boating enthusiast magazines. Searching the web can also produce some good results and you can browse through a large number of companies.

When you have found a company to move your vessel, you will need to speak with them to arrange a convenient date for the pick up and transportation. You will need to give them some specifications such a make, model and dimensions. The firm can then use this information to work out a price and they will issue you with a quote. It is good practice to contact a few companies for estimates so that you can make some price comparisons before you make your final decision.

A lot of the transportation businesses will issue an instant online price after you have submitted the details. It is vital that your dimensions and weight are accurate so that they can calculate the right price. Most of the web sites will also have pages of feedback from past customers and you should spend some time to read these before making a final decision.

Other services are often offered by the companies which will include moving jet skis, sail boats and storage facilities. When your vessel has to be warehoused, the companies can supply a suitable and secure location. Many vessels when transported overseas will need to be stored until they can be moved to the final destination.

You should always do a few checks on the transport company to make sure they are insured and licensed. All of the firms will have some insurance which will be sufficient to cover most vessels but it can be worth checking beforehand. It is also very important to have someone at the final delivery address to check the vessel for any damage before signing the paperwork.




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