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Boat Transport
Boat Transport Preparation Guide
Dimensions are of absolute importance when requesting a quote to have your boat transported. To measure your boat, please follow the guidelines below. It is important to be accurate. 1. Please put your motors or out drives in the raised position, and then measure the overall length of your boat, remembering to include out drives or motors, bow pulpits, swim platforms, and motor brackets. 2. To measure the height of your boat, measure from the highest part of the vessel, which is non removable, to the bottom of the keel 3. To measure the beam of the boat, you measure the widest portion of the boat and include anything that is attached to it. Picking The Right Marina For Your Boat Transport1. Is there a forklift or travel lift for loading and unloading your boat before and after being transported to its new destination?2. We do NOT recommend shrink-wrap for boats, but you may want to know if they can shrink-wrap your boat prior to transporting it, if necessary? 3. Is there a service bay that can disassemble and reassemble the fly bridge or radar arch? 4. Are they willing to assist with the prep work of the boat & what are their charges in order to have it ready for transport? How To Prepare Your Boat To Be Transported SafelyTo assist you with preparing your boat for safe transport, please take a few minutes to read this guide. Thank you.Since this is the most important part of transporting your boat safely, we recommend you follow our guidelines by having a responsible boat yard do the preparation, or overseeing the preparation is done properly yourself.  1. If damage occurs due to loading or improper preparation by the shipper, the boat transporter is not responsible.2. Please ensure your boat is properly prepared for transport, as boats not properly prepared will be shipped in an “as is condition” and the carrier will not be responsible for damages. As a Boat Transport Company we would rather not transport a vessel in this manner, as it is not safe for the boat, the driver and potentially others on the highway. 3. 13’6” is the legal height for transporting your boat on the roadways, in most states. 4. When choosing a marina to transport your boat from, please select one that has a minimum of 14’ clearance overhead with no branches or wires that interfere with the approach. 5. More clearance is required for larger boats, as the load is higher. Prior To Transport Checklist1. Secure all loose gear in proper storage, as the boat transporter will not accept responsibility for improperly stored gear. Make sure all cabinets and the cabin is locked and “you” keep the key. Also, please note all tanks must be empty for transport including water and fuel – minimum of fuel, and remove the hull’s drain plugs. The bilge needs to be water free during transport, and during winter months, all fluids should be drained from water systems, air conditioners, pumps, etc.2. Remove anchors from the deck, disconnect and secure the batteries. 3. A coat of linseed oil will prevent your wooden boat from drying out. This preparation may cause a bit more accumulation of dirt from the highway. Canvas Covers / Shrink Wrap During transport, canvas covers must be removed as this will prevent them from tearing or flying away. The transporter will not be responsible for damages, if these covers are not removed. The transporter will ship shrink-wrapped boats, but please be aware that during transport it may tear and fly off. Additional shrink-wrap tape is carried and every reasonable effort will be made to make repairs to the shrink-wrap. If it becomes un-repairable, it will be removed to prevent damage from occurring to the boat. The carrier will not assume responsibility for damages that occur Cradles / TrailersThe transporter will not accept responsibility for damages if your cradle breaks during transport; therefore, if you own the cradle, you are advised to carefully inspect it, checking for loose bolts and weaknesses that could cause breakdown. If you ship your boat on a trailer you own, the transporter will not accept responsibility for roller or frame damage, trailer brake apart or anything else that occurs with your personally owned trailer that may cause damage to your boat.
DinghiesPlease remove your dinghies from their davits, and if you decided to leave them aboard during transport, ensure that they are well protected and padded. If the superstructure has to be removed, ensure that it is protected and padded as well.
External AccessoriesThe transporter will not be responsible for damage to the following, which must be removed, packaged securely, and then stored securely below deck. Anchor lights, lights, propellers, flag masts, antennas, horns, electronics and radar.
Boat HatchesThe boat transporter cannot be responsible if damage occurs to the boat due to hatches blowing off or water leakage during transit. Your boat will sit in a different position on the trailer than it does in the water; therefore, you need to leak-proof and tape down, secure, your hatches from the outside.
Windows / WindshieldsAll cabin windows need to be latched tight and taped from the outside. Protruding flying bridge windshields and Plexiglas needs to be removed, packaged in a cargo blanket, and stored below. The transporter will not be responsible for damages if they are not removed and stored properly.
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