Looking For Reliable Boat Movers

By Richard Cole


If you own a boat, you may at some point need it moving to another location. A small craft can be put onto its trailer and simply towed which is a fairly simple process. Larger vessels will have to be transported by a professional team and you will need to look for reliable boat movers and a little research is required.

Any size of vessel can be shipped by the specialists and it is essential to use a well established team. Smaller boats will be towed by the company to an address that you provide by one of their vehicles. A large yacht will need to be hoisted on and off a lorry so cranes and lifting tackle will be required at both ends.

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.

After deciding to move your vessel, you will need to find a well established team of movers, and there are a couple of options available. You can search through the local phone book or business pages and find contact numbers there. The other option is to search the internet where there are many companies listed that specialize in moving boats of all sizes.

When you have contacted a suitable company you will need to make the arrangements for the transportation. The firm will ask for the dimensions and weight of your vessel as well as taking the pick up and delivery address. When they have studied the details, they will give you a price for the job, and wait for your decision. It is highly recommended that you get a few quotes so that you can compare prices between the various firms.

The online transportation companies will often be able to issue an instant price after you have given them the details. It is essential that your dimensions and weights are correct so that they can give you the right price. A large number of the web sites will also have a section with feedback from customers and you should read through these before you make a final decision.

Some of the firms will also offer other services such as transporting small sail boats and jet skis. If your craft has to go into storage for a period of time they will also be ale to arrange this for you. When moving boats overseas, they will often be kept in a warehouse for a while, before they reach the final destination.

It is very important that you hire a team of movers that are fully insured and licensed. All firms will have insurance to cover the shipping but it is worth checking that this is adequate to cover you vessel. It is also essential that someone is at the delivery address to check the boat for damage before signing the paperwork and paying the final bill.




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