Thursday, February 27, 2014

Using A Boat Transport Service To Move Your Yacht

Using A Boat Transport Service To Move Your Yacht

By Leticia Jensen


People who own yachts will usually have a permanent position for them in a nearby harbor or marina. The boats are easy to access every weekend for a short sail, or even overnight trips. Sometimes, however, boats or yachts need to be moved to further locations, and for this, the owner may require some form of boat transport service.

If you would like to have your yacht transported on land to a different location, you may need to hire a reputable company. Try to get some recommendations of good companies, as you don't want such an expensive asset to be mishandled. The company should have adequate experience with moving large and heavy items, and should have the right equipment to do so. The job will be costly, but it may be your only option.

Boats are heavy, and therefore need a strong truck to pull them. Sometimes large items like boats need certain permits to be able to move on roadways. These permits are referred to as DOT permits, or Department of Transportation permits. The measurements of your yacht will determine the requirements. The length and height of the yacht should be determined, and the measurements should be from the bottom of the keel to the top piece that cannot be dismantled.

The price from the company that moves your yacht may depend on where they will need to go and which trailer will be adequate for the size and weight of the yacht. You can go with the cheapest offer provided that the company is experienced. Insurance costs are usually included.

When you have selected a suitable shipping company, find out how the yacht should be prepared for the journey. You may be required to empty the gas tank and take out all valuable and personal belongings. Some boats are even shrink-wrapped when they are transported so that they are not affected by humidity and other weather conditions. Ask the company to provide you with a list of all the parts that should be dismantled.

If the thought of traveling by road is too daunting, you might consider sailing your yacht to its new destination. This can only be done if the yacht is in a good, seaworthy condition, and the destination is within reach by sea. There are individuals and companies that you can pay to sail your yacht to a different harbor.

If you plan to sail the yacht yourself, it is advisable to obtain good and capable crew members. These may need to be different people from those who you normally sail with, and people who are experienced with sailing for longer distances. Make sure you have adequate supplies, with all the safety gear that is necessary.

In some places, you might have access to ferry services that are willing to carry yachts. Boats are loaded onto the ferry and then taken to their new destination. The ferry ships sink low enough to allow for your yacht to be sailed onto them. When the yacht is loaded, it will resume its normal sailing position.




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