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HOW TO SAFELY PREPARE YOUR BOAT FOR SHIPMENT
1. All items inside your boat such as galley utensils, plates, cups etc. should be PROPERLY secured.
2. All depth sounders, compasses, etc. should be removed and secured inside the craft. All ports, hatches and
windows should be locked shut and the locking device taped over.
3. To prevent water damage to cloth or canvas covers, tops and side curtains should be removed prior to
shipment. Covers can rip or shred or cause cracks and scratches to the boat during transit. We do not assume
responsibility for canvas covers or tops, which remain topside during shipment. Please make sure the covers
or tarps are removed and secured in boat prior to pickup.
4. Personal belongings and equipment must be itemized and verified by our driver prior to shipment. We
cannot assume responsibility for missing items not fully accounted for in writing.
5. For safety considerations fuel and water should be no more than ¼ full of fuel.
6. Cabinet doors and drawers and all lockers inside the craft should be secured shut.
7. Plastic or plexiglass fly bridge windshields should be removed and stored inside the craft.
8. The transport of sailboats involves a few additional requirements. Standing rigging, turnbuckles,
mastheads and bow lights, antennas, spreaders, wind indicators, wires and mast winches should be removed
from the mast - after it is unstepped - and prior to shipment. We do not assume liability for damage
attributable to rubbing or chafing by equipment left on the mast during shipment.
9. Loading and unloading the boat on / off of our trailer is the responsibility of the owner of the boat. Owners
must make their own arrangements to pay for these services with the marina or storage facility. Provided that
there is a boat ramp nearby, we can water launch your boat for an extra charge of $150 for fresh water or $200
for salt water.
10. Over sized vessels will need special permits. Any vessel 9’ wide or over will need wide load / over sized
permits. These are anywhere from $20 - $60 per state that we travel through and are ordered the day of your
transport (they are only good for 7 days). Our driver will provide you with the actual amount of the permits
upon delivery for reimbursement.
We are glad to answer any questions you might have concerning the transportation of your boat, please do not
hesitate to contact us with any other questions.
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