Best Door To Door Boat and Yacht Shipping Services

Door To Door Boat and Yacht Shipping

Boats come in all shapes and sizes, which can make it a challenge to offer general advice on moving them. For example, hauling a small fishing yacht is an entirely different job than moving a cruising yacht, even if the process is more or less the same. When it comes to cost considerations, larger and heavier watercraft naturally cost more to ship than smaller vessels.

For door-to-door boats, things can get a little tricky, especially if the delivery truck has to navigate tight spaces to get to the delivery location, whether a street address or a local harbor. As you might expect, door-to-door delivery comes at a slightly higher cost than shipment between two terminals. With the latter method, you must retrieve it yourself from the delivery location, which is usually in the largest major city or metro area. With door-to-door, it is picked up and delivered from the exact locations you specify.

Planning Your Hauling

Prior to contacting a company and inquiring about the cost, you’ll need to gather some information. This includes the type and dimensions of the boat, the location and destination, and the timeframe.

There are some other preparations you’ll have to make as well, such as cleaning it and removing any non-permanent components. Asking about what sort of pre-shipping requirements you’ll need to meet is a good way to determine if a mover is experienced and professional. Most companies should also have some information on the website about the preparation process (you can find ours by clicking here).

Getting An Estimate

Getting a price quote is not particularly complicated, but there are some things you can do to make the process easier. As mentioned above, the first order of business should be gathering all the information, both about it and its destination. Once you have everything you need, you can start researching companies, either online, in person, word of mouth recommendations, or even the local phone book.

It’s best to get a handful of estimates--usually between 3 to 5--from competing movers so you can get a feel for the price range and what services are included. One thing to note about door-to-door hauling is that you should mention the door-to-door aspect when getting the estimate. It is considered a specialty service that is priced a little higher than standard moving so it’s important to specify to get the most accurate cost estimates.

Call us today at the number at the top of the page if you want a quick, accurate cost estimate for door-to-door! All price quotes are FREE OF CHARGE and we’re happy to answer your questions!