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 types of vessel can be moved with the correct equipment and it is important that you hire a reliable team of specialists for the transportation. If you need small boats moving the firm will bring their trailer and tow it to its final destination. Large boats and yachts will need specialist hoists and cranes at both ends as well as a tractor unit and trailer to move it by road.

The firms that transport boats will have different fees depending on the size of craft and where it is going. A short distance move will not be too expensive and it is a fairly simple process. Shipping crafts over longer distances will be costly and can often take several weeks.

After deciding to move a boat you will have to find an established team of specialist movers and there are a few options available. You can search through the local telephone book and find a contact number there. Firms will also advertise in boating magazines and you can browse the net where there are many companies listed that move boats of all sizes.

When you have contacted a firm to handle transport you will need to have some important details which they will ask for. You will have to supply the collection and delivery addresses along with the make, model, length, width and weight of the boat. The company will give you a price to do the work and they will wait for your go ahead. It is worth contacting a few companies for quotes so that you can get the best deal.

Many online transport firms will have a form on their web page where you can enter your details and a quote will be issued instantly. If you choose this option it is imperative that the details are correct so that an accurate price can be calculated. Most internet sites will have a reviews section with feedback from satisfied customers and these comments are worth reading before you hire anyone.

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.

You should always do some checks on your chosen company to ensure they are licensed and insured. The firms will have insurance cover in place but it is worth double checking before you commit to anything. On the delivery day it is very important to have someone there to accept delivery and check everything before signing the necessary documents.




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