Thursday, June 16, 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.

All boats can be transported by the specialists and it is very important that you hire a well established firm. Most companies will tow a small boat on a trailer using one of their pick up trucks or vans. The larger crafts will have to be transported by a big rig and lifting cranes will be needed at the collection and delivery points.

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.

Most firms will offer additional service such as storage and transportation of small crafts. If your vessel has to go into storage they will be able to arrange a secure location where it will be kept until it is due for delivery. When moving overseas, boats will often need to be held in warehouses for a period of time until they are ready for the road journey to the new address.

It is a good idea to do a little research on your moving firm before you hire them to make sure they are licensed and fully insured. The majority of firms will have adequate insurance cover which will cover most vessels but it is worth checking. It is also essential that someone is at the delivery address to check the vessel for damage before signing for the delivery.




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