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Looking For A Firm For Boat Transportation

By Henry Olson


A lot of boat owners will want to relocate a vessel at certain times for many different reasons. A small vessel can be loaded onto the appropriate type of trailer and towed with a vehicle. A larger yacht or fishing boat will have to be moved by specialists and if you are trying to locate a company for boat transportation it is advisable to look into all of the options.

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.

There are a few ways that you are able to find a reliable firm to move your boat to its new location. Contact numbers are listed in the business pages of the phone book and some firms will advertise in specialist boating magazines. If your vessel is moored at a marina it may be worth asking them if they can recommend a reliable company that you can use.

Another good place to find a firm is the internet where many companies now advertise their various services. If you enter the details of the move on the web site you can usually obtain an instant quote. The majority of web sites will also publish feedback and comments from their clients on the testimonials page.

When you have contacted a firm you will need to make all of the arrangements for the transportation. The company will ask for the dimensions and gross weight of your vessel as well as taking addresses. When they have looked at the details they will give you a price for the job and it is recommended that you get a few quotes so that you can compare prices.

Other services are also offered by the professional movers such as shipping of small crafts and jet skis. Secure storage may also be arranged for your craft and this is useful if you are keeping it out of the water. If you are moving a vessel to another county there will be a lot of documentation to be prepared and your transport company will be able to handle all of these legalities.

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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