San Francisco Boat Shipping Company, CA

Boat Shipping

Shipping your craft to another state or country might be laborious and time-consuming. However, hiring a professional moving company with the tools and expertise required to move your boat securely and safely will make the process easy.

For over two decades, A-1 Auto Transport has hauled vessels from the east to the west coasts and across the country. With our experience, we promise to provide the best moving service possible.

Types Of Vessel Transit Services

We offer transit services to and from the area.

The state requires that DOT laws be followed when hauling a vessel. These rules include the following:

• Crafts taller than 13'6" and broader than 8'6" require state permits.
• California also requires a pilot car if the boat's height exceeds 14'.
• California also requires a pilot car if the vessel height exceeds 14'.
• One escort for any vessel wider than 12' is needed.

Boat Conveyance

We transport vessels and hauls alongside other types of watercraft. We also offer full-service moving, roll-on/roll-off, overland conveyance, interstate shipping, and international yacht transfer.

Powerboat Hauling

Shipping your powerboat can be difficult because its overall height must be considered when planning the route. Different states may have different craft transit laws and regulations. In general, 13'6"-high vessels are permitted in the mid-Atlantic and northeast states and 14' in others; crafts taller than this require permits and pole cars.

It is also critical to keep the bottom of your vessel clean before transit, removing grasses and living things because some states have laws prohibiting the importation of plants and animals from other states.

Sailboat Transit

Dinghy shifting is a difficult task that should only be handled by experts. All lights, winches, wind indicators, and rigging must be removed before hauling out your sailboat. Don't fasten your mast to the vessel because it has a place on hauling trailers.

With our experience in dispatching, we guarantee your vessel's security.

Yacht Dispatching

Yachts are typically over 14' wide and 14' tall, weighing at least 40,000 pounds. Yacht transit differs slightly from that of smaller vessels.

With our company's experience sending large vessels, you can trust that we will ship your yacht smoothly.

Small Boat Delivery

Small boats can be hauled on a yacht transport move, on land, on their bottom, or on their own trailer, depending on their size.

International Boat Moving

Dispatching a vessel or yacht overseas is more arduous than hauling one domestically. Customs clearance requires the acquisition of all necessary paperwork.

You can rely on our company's customs specialists to guide you through this process.

Container Boat Delivery

Your craft can be sent overseas as freight on a cargo ship.

How Much Does It Cost To Move A Craft To Or From The Area?

Among other things, the following factors influence the cost of dispatching your boat to or from San Francisco, CA:

• Destination - Additional fees may be levied in some ports.
• Shipping costs are heavily influenced by size. Prices are affected by the beam's size, length, and weight.
• Hauling costs are determined by distance and mode of transport, such as overland, on the keel, or aquatic.
• Season - Summer is the busiest season for craft freight, which raises moving costs. Delivery times can differ depending on the seasons at the origin and destination ports, especially for international loads.

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How To Prepare A Vessel For Relocating

Ensure your vessel has been properly prepared before handing it over to the hauling firm to avoid damage during hauling. Most companies will send your boat in its current condition, so they will not be held liable for any damage caused by improper preparation. The preparation requires little technical expertise or prior knowledge.

We've provided a list of the steps below for your convenience.

• Remove the anchors from the deck.
• Alarms, electronic parts, and batteries need to be unplugged and secured.
• Propellers, anchors, flagpoles, antennae, electronics, and valuables should all be removed and stored securely.
• Cabinets and cabins should be locked. Lock up every hatch, window, and door.
• Drain each tank. Drain plugs on the hull and remove water and fuel. Draining fluids from pumps, water systems, and air conditioners is crucial.
• Make sure your boat is measured precisely. Look here for information on measuring your craft.

A-1 Auto Transport is ready to help shifting your vessel. For more information or to schedule your shipment, please call 1-888-230-9116. Please also visit our website.