Boat Transport and Hauling

Services and Expenses

When choosing a service for boat transport and hauling, consider the following items:

• Contact a referral service that will get you multiple quotes on your moving needs.
• Go with a service that has a good track record and positive testimonials from clientele.

It can be quite expensive to move your boat, especially if you have to transport it by air or a long distance on land. Details that will determine the price for the hauling of your boat are:

• the material your hull is made out of (such as aluminum, composite, wood, steel or fiberglass)
• the length of your boat
• the make and category,i.e., brand name and whether it’s a power or sail boat
• the value of the vessel
• the mast heights
• Whether there’s a trailer to be moved as well
• if you have an inboard, outboard, or combination engine
• The distance your boat will have to travel

If you are not in need of boat transportation professionally but want to transport your own boat, you need a boat trailer.

• To haul your boat with you, you will either need a basic trailer that can carry many types of boats or a custom trailer.

• Whether you need brake lights and a license plate for your boat trailer will depend upon the size of the boat you are hauling as well as the type of vehicle you are using.

• There are local transportation laws that will apply to your situation as well.

Whether shipping a boat domestically or internationally or being able to take your own boat from storage to a launch, you need to take this information into consideration for your overall boating budget. The affordability of buying a new or used boat will also depend on how much
it costs you to receive your boat via boat transport and hauling services. Be informed by weighing your options!