Monday, April 15, 2013

Moving Your Yacht – What you Need to Know

Transporting a boat from A to B is not an easy task by any means. Without proper planning and preparation, you may be putting yourself at risk for damages and serious financial responsibilities. Knowing your options prior to transportation, and what you need to do to prepare is an important part of safely transporting your vessel.

Size

The size of your boat is everything when it comes to transporting it from one location to another. It’s typically faster and easier to transport smaller boats, or boats under 20 feet, on a trailer. Things get a bit tricky with boats over 25 feet. You need the proper vehicle to transport them, and things become a bit more tricky and dangerous when moving such a large boat on the road. You may require specific permits to be able to transport your boat, and may even require a police escort to legally transport it. At that point, it’s much safer and cost effective to hire a yacht delivery service.

Choosing a Service

Recommendations are everything when it comes to finding a reliable yacht service provider for your boat. Talks with any buddies of yours that have used yacht deliver services in the past, and ask them for services to look into or avoid. Smooth Passage Yacht Delivery is a trusted yacht delivery service that works on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Pick out a service well in advance, and communicate with them to let them know about specific requests you have, and to learn about what you need to do on your end.

Preparation

Fully wash down your vessel’s hull, and record any existing damages to your boat with photographs. Show these photos to the yacht transportation service prior to handing your boat over to them. It may be a good idea to hire a licensed marine surveyor to audit your boat for issues that you may be responsible for, in the event something goes wrong in the yacht transportation service’s hands.

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