Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Finding A Firm For Boat Transport

By Jason Kelly


If you are the owner of a boat, you may need it relocating. A small motor boat or dinghy can be put onto a trailer and towed which is a simple process. Larger vessels will have to be moved by a professional team and you will need to look for a company for boat transport and a little research should be done.

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.

It is always worth doing some checks on your chosen company to make sure they are licensed and insured. The companies will have adequate insurance cover in place which will usually cover most vessels but it is worth double checking. When your vessel is due at its delivery address, it will be necessary to have someone there to check the condition of the vessel, before signing the documents.




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