Boat transportation is an ever growing industry for people who need transportation for boats ranging from canoes to luxury yachts. Australia is a very busy place for boat transportation with dozens of companies specialized in boat transportation appearing in all big cities such as Sydney, Melbourne or Perth.
Of course, by far the best way of transporting a boat is by water, sailing from port to port, eliminating the risks of road accidents or traffic problems. But since there are many points out there that are not connected by water, the need for boat hauling appeared and became popular very fast. In this article we will go over some tips and warnings about not having problems during transporting your boat.
As for all types of transportation, choosing only the best team of professional haulers is a must. You must be careful about what company you pick since boats especially larger ones can be very expensive and you don’t want them damaged in any way during the transportation.
Transporting smaller boats is rather easy. You only need them loaded in a trailer and either tow them to their destination or hiring a pick-up truck to come and pick them away. For larger boats such as yachts, transportation becomes a real problem. Since yachts cannot be transported that easily and because of their huge values, yacht transportation has always been a sensitive thing to talk about if you don’t know what you’re doing. Since getting your yacht transported on the road can be very risky, accidents happening every single day, you need to find a company which provides the best drivers and equipment out there. Ask around for feedback and reviews and only after you’ve found more than a couple choices should you pick the one you find the best.
Another very delicate problem is insurance. You must talk to the shipping company about what type of accidents are covered by the insurance policy and also what documentation is needed. You may want to inform the company of any present damage to the boat before travelling. Also you should take pictures of the boat from all sides in order to use them as proof in case accidents appear.
Pre-transportation preparation is also vital in order to prevent most common accidents happening. You should remove all accessories such as antennas or any type of rigging. You should remove all personal or valuable items from the boat if you don’t want them getting damaged since most insurance policies don’t cover the damages of personal items. Also loose items should be fixed in place since the boat will move quite a bit during the transit. You should be careful about wrapping your boat since there have been cases where the wrap will get damaged because of the abrasion.
There are rare cases when you need a boat transferred on-land but in those cases, if you’ve chosen a reliable company and if you’re well prepared, all risks of damage should at a minimum.
Shaun Frater has been in the removal business for over 20 years. His website FreightOz.com.au helps Australians and New Zealanders save time and money by allowing them to list any type of freight and receive quotes from transport operators. Get Quotes for Sending Goods Anywhere in Australia