How to Prepare your Speed Boat for Shipment
Before your speed boat transport begins, it’s important to properly prepare your speed boat for shipment. Proper preparation will help you avoid delays, extra fees, and any potential damage. Speed boat transport services like professional speed boat transport services follow strict requirements to ensure safe and compliant delivery.
- Before moving your speed boat, make sure to take off and safely store any items that could easily come loose. This includes things like antennas, radar devices, outside electronic equipment, draining tanks, and fishing gear.
- We advise that you keep your fuel level around a quarter of a tank. This will help reduce weight and ensure that the bilge (the area where water collects) is empty.
- Detach the battery.
- Before transporting a speed boat, taking notes and photographs of the boat’s condition is essential. This practice allows for a detailed record of how the boat appears prior to pickup and upon arrival at its destination. A bill of lading will be generated both at the time of pickup and delivery, ensuring that the boat reaches its destination in the same condition as when it was dispatched. This documentation is crucial for tracking and accountability throughout the transportation process.
- For speed boats with masts, the mast must be removed and secured before it’s shipped.
- It’s a smart move to clean and care for your boat and its outside surfaces before moving it. Doing this makes the transport process go more smoothly and allows you to easily spot any damage.
The Speed Boat Dimensions: Length, Beam, and Weight of Vessel
The speed boat’s length, beam (width), and weight will determine the cost of cruiser transport. Generally speed boat style vessels range from 7-50+ feet long. The beams range from 6-25 feet. The greater the vessel’s size, the greater the price will be to move it.
The measurements of the speed boat will also assist us in determining the most proper way to safely move the vessel. We have a range of trailers that can effectively transport boats of all sizes, including their trailers. Upon booking your transport, we will inquire about the specific dimensions of your vessel to assure that we send the appropriate means to transport your cruiser.
Oversized shipping: Every state has different rules about what is considered oversized when it comes to vehicles or trailers. In general, if a vehicle or trailer is wider than 8.5 feet, it falls into the oversized category. This means there are additional requirements for transporting it. These can include obtaining special permits, using specific types of trailers, and having escort vehicles to ensure safe transport. All of these extra measures can lead to higher shipping costs.
Long Distance Speed Boat Transport
If you need to move your speed boat to another city, state, or across the country, using a reliable company like Heavy Equipment Shipper is a smart and cost-effective choice. We have a variety of trucks and an experienced team, we can offer affordable prices than smaller, newer transport companies. Think of it like shopping at a supermarket instead of a small local store, you get more value for your money.
Using an established company also helps protect your boat from potential scams or theft.
Popular Speed Boat Transport Routes:
- Florida to Northeast (NY, NJ, MA): For seasonal boaters moving boats between winter in Florida and summer in the Northeast.
- Florida to Great Lakes (MI, OH, IL, WI): Owners storing boats in Florida during the off-season.
- California to Pacific Northwest (OR, WA): West Coast boaters relocating boats between states.
- Florida to Texas / Gulf Coast
The Way to Transport your Speed Boat Shipping
If you’re looking to have your speed boat moved, we offer reliable towing services with experienced drivers and well-equipped trucks. To transport your speed boat safely, we’ll ask for details like its size, weight, and the type of trailer it’s on, including the number of wheels. This helps us choose the right truck for the job. Airboats on a trailer with only one set of wheels are riskier for long-distance towing, so in those cases, a flatbed truck is usually the safer choice.
Transport Methods:
Tow-Away Transport:
- You must provide your boat’s specifications: size, weight, trailer type, and number of axles.
- For long distances, we suggest loading your boat and trailer onto a flatbed for safer relocation.
Flatbed Trailer (Roll On/Roll Off):
- Suitable for transporting your boat and trailer together.
- We offer a variety of flatbeds, including: Traditional flatbeds, RGN’s (Removable Gooseneck), Step decks, Lowboys and Double drops
Enclosed Trailer:
- Protects your speed boat from weather and potential damage during transport.
- Can accommodate boats up to 28 feet long and 8.5 feet wide.
- Usually more expensive than other methods and may be limited in availability on short notice.
- Early booking is recommended to secure an enclosed trailer.
Upon calling Heavy Equipment Shipper, be prepared to answer the following questions to receive an accurate quote:
- What is the length, beam (width), height, and weight of the vessel?
- What is the address of the location where you need the boat picked up?
- What is the address of the location where you need the boat delivered?
- Will the boat be on a trailer? If so, is the trailer operational?
Call Heavy Equipment Shipper for cheap boat transport (866) 411-1173 for a free quote today!
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Send us the route, the boat’s dimensions, its approximate weight, and whether it is already on a trailer. If pickup is at a marina, storage yard, or dealer location, include that too. We will review the move, build the quote around the real job, and help you line up the right next step.
When you trust Heavy Equipment Shipper with a boat move, you get more than a quote. You get a team that reviews the details, builds the right plan, and helps move the shipment with less uncertainty and more control.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speed Boat Shipping
What is the cost of shipping a speedboat?
The cost to ship a speed boat is based on your boat’s size, weight, transport type, and distance. Typical long-distance shipments in the U.S. range from $600 to $3,000. Coast-to-coast transport or oversized boats cost more, while regional moves may be lower. Factors like enclosed vs. open transport and seasonal demand also affect pricing.
Is it cheaper to ship or tow my speed boat myself?
For short distances, towing your own boat may be cheaper if you already have a suitable vehicle and trailer. In long-distance moves, professional transport is usually more cost-effective and safer, as it reduces wear on your trailer and protects your boat.
How far in advance should I book?
Book 2–4 weeks in advance for the best rates and availability. Bookings may need to be made earlier during high boating seasons, holidays, or on high-demand routes.
Can I put personal items in the car?
Leaving personal belongings on a boat during transport is generally not recommended. There is a risk of loose items shifting, being damaged, or creating a safety hazard. If you must leave items, keep them minimal, secure, and understand that most transport insurance does not cover personal property.