Fishing Frenzy

Many boat owners will want their vessel moving to another destination for various reasons. Small boats can easily be moved on a trailer by towing them with a suitable pick up truck or van. When you have to relocate a large vessel it will need to be moved by a specialist company and when you are searching for a team of reliable boat haulers there are various options and some research is required.

Any vessel can be transported by road with the correct equipment and it is imperative that you hire a team of specialists that are licensed and fully insured. If you intend to move a small craft the firm can bring a suitable trailer and tow it with a truck or van to its final destination. Larger vessels will need cranes at the collection and delivery addresses as well as a truck and flat bed trailer.

The companies that specialize in hauling boats will charge various prices depending the size of the vessel and where it is going. A short road move will not be very expensive and it will be a fairly quick process. Moving vessels over many miles is a little more challenging and it will be fairly costly.

When you have decided to move your vessel you will need to locate a specialist firm and there are few places where you are able to find one. Contact details can be found in telephone books and in leisure magazines. Yacht clubs, local marina offices and transport companies in your neighborhood may also be able to provide the contact details of a company.

Browsing the internet can also produce results and there are a large number of specialist firms that advertise their services online. The majority of internet companies can give an instant quote if you give them the details of your planned move. A lot of the web pages will also feature a testimonials page where you can read comments from satisfied clients.

When you have located a hauler that can do the job you can arrange a date for the transportation and they will require some details. You will need to supply the pick up and delivery addresses along with the dimensions and weight of your vessel so that they can calculate a price. The company will then prepare a quote and it is advisable to contact different firms and make some price comparisons before you commit to anything.

Some of the haulers may also offer other useful services such storage and international moves. If your vessel does have to go into secure storage for a period of time they will arrange this for you. If you plan to move your boat to an overseas destination the company will need to handle all of the import and customs clearance 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.