Sunday, March 5, 2017

Locating A Company For Boat Transportation

By Henry Olson


If you are the owner of a boat you may need it moving to another location for various reasons. Small vessels can be put onto a trailer and towed with a suitable vehicle which is a fairly simple process. Larger crafts will have to be moved by professionals and if you are looking for a firm for boat transportation you should research all of the available 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.

There are various ways to locate a company to move your vessel to another destination and handle all of the necessary arrangements. There are numbers in the business section of the local telephone book and many companies will place adverts in the press. Marinas and sailing clubs may also be able to supply you with the contact details of a well established firm in the area.

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 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.

Some of the specialists can also offer other useful services such as transporting jet skis and small sail boats. If your vessel needs to go into storage for a period of time they will also be able to arrange this. If you plan to move a vessel overseas the company can handle all of the import and customs paperwork.

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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