Tuesday, March 7, 2017

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 fees you are charged will vary and depend on the size of the boat and its final destination. Local and short distance moves will be a reasonably quick process and not too expensive. Moving a vessel over long distances will take much longer and will cost you significantly more money.

When you decided to move a vessel you will need to locate a specialist company and there are few places where you can find one. Contact details can be found in telephone directories and in monthly leisure magazines. Yacht clubs and local marina offices may also be able to provide the contact details of a company that they have dealt with in the past.

Browsing the net can also produce good results and there are a number of specialist companies that advertise online. The majority of internet based companies can give you an instant price if you give them the details of the move. A lot of web sites will also feature a testimonials page where you are able to read comments from their clients.

When you have found a company you will need to arrange a date for the move and they will require some important details. You will need to give them the length, width and gross weight of your craft as well as the pick up and delivery addresses. The company can then prepare a quote for the job and it is advisable to contact various firms and make price comparisons.

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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