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How Small Boats Transportation works
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What is the cost of transporting a small boat?
At an average rate of $2.05 per mile for small boats, overland charges for a 200-mile transport can cost around $415 to $495. Find out how boat shipping works with this comprehensive guide.
The Best Small Boat Transport Company Nationwide
SMALL BOATS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
While many companies transport larger boats, such as yachts, it might be more challenging to find a dependable, experienced company willing to transport your mini boat across town or the country.
We provide quality mini boat hauler services. Short or long-distance Safe Sailboat hauling services can help countless boat owners. After all, most of us who own boats own smaller vessels, not large yachts.
Regardless of the size of your boat, you need to ensure it is adequately prepared for transport. It would be best if you took the time to plan for moving the boat because it involves careful planning and attention to detail. Usually, boat companies do not prepare the vessel to be shipped.
That responsibility is left to the owner unless an additional fee and prior arrangements are made. If you ask us in advance, we have several carriers that will take the time to secure your belongings and double-check everything is connected correctly.
There are some situations where you can pay a marina or boatyard to prepare a boat for transport, but usually, that personnel will only deal with vessels that are currently on their property. Often, if you use their shipping prepping services, you must make arrangements several days in advance.
Suppose you don’t properly prepare your boat. In that case, it will be transported “as is” and the carrier won’t accept responsibility for it and any damage that might result because your boat has not been readied for shipping unless you tell us in advance before booking your order.
SMALL BOATS TRANSPORT AND HAULING
When you call We Will Transport It, Inc., you will be dealing with an experienced boat transport company that knows how to move a boat of your kind and style. We work with haulers with several years of experience working with the Department of Transportation, permitting agencies, marinas, boat yards, and ports. Because we are experienced in handling these tasks, we can make moving your boat affordable and efficient.
The following steps are involved in transporting your small boat across the country:
We will ensure that the driver will not move the load if he or she feels it unsafe. Our drivers are experienced in transporting various sized loads and all sizes of boats. Professional boat haulers know how to support the boat properly and how it should be balanced, stabilized, and secured.
Our drivers know how to properly distribute the weight on the boat and the trailer axles. Our drivers also learn how to secure the boat onto the trailer properly. We are a professional transport service, so you can count on us to match the right truck and driver to your ship to ensure it is safely moved to its new location.
How much do smaller boat jobs cost and how long does delivery take?
| From To | Shipping Quote | Transit time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sea Ray SPX 230 Bowrider From Miami, Florida to Los Angeles, California | $5,450 | 5 to 7 days |
| 2015 Boston Whaler 170 From Chula Vista, California to Harwich Port, Massachusetts | $5,925 | 6 to 8 days |
| 2023 Bayliner Element M17 from Salem, Virginia to Cape Coral, Florida | $2,300 | 2 to 3 days |
| 2018 Chris Craft Capri 21 from Lindenhurst, New York to Orlando, Florida | $2,950 | 3 to 4 days |
| 2016 Yamaha 242 from Union, Main to Vero Beach, Florida | $4,750 | 4 to 6 days |
* Prices shown above are from previous jobs we completed in 2023; they fluctuate depending on diesel and the time of the year.
FAQs
What happens if my boat is damaged during transport?
Our insurance with all of our carriers covers boat damage, so if your boat is damaged, we will either deduct the amount from the boat transportation cost or request an estimate and receive reimbursement through our carrier’s insurance.
If I’m not at the marina, will the driver load my boat onto his trailer?
In the past, we did jobs where the customer was not at the marina and drove the boat onto the trailer. As a result, the driver and you will have to negotiate additional fees.
What is the average price for a twenty-three-foot boat not on a trailer?
The average cost of hauling a twenty-three-foot boat without a trailer is 2.50 to 3 dollars per mile. The total cost will depend on the type of boat, the miles it needs to be transported, and any additional services required. It is essential to factor in the cost of the hauling when budgeting for the boat.
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Recent Boat Transport jobs by We Will Transport It
A customer bought a Grady-White Canyon 271 from Florida and is looking to have it hauled back to his Marina in New York. We sent out a carrier with a Ford 250 with a boat trailer to load. The boat was in the water on pickup, so we wet-launched our trailer at no additional fee. Usually, it’s two to three hundred dollars to wet launch our commercial trailer, but the customer gives us a lot of business. Once we picked it up, we arrived at their destination in three days. The total cost for a smaller boat from Florida to New York will be anywhere from $2,500 to $3,200.
2019 Regal 21 OBX Bowrider going from Michigan to Florida. The boat was on a trailer and the customer just needed it towed down to Florida. We charge anywhere from $1.75 to $2 dollars a mile to hook and pull boats. This trip took five days to deliver from the time we picked it up.
