Pointers To Be Considered Regarding Yacht Transport

By Deborah Evans


If one is moving to another part of the country, everything in the household has to be relocated. If someone in the house owns a boat, moving it safely will be a prime concern. Boat movers require the boat to be properly prepared for transport. They will not move the boat unless certain details are taken care of. The doors need to be closed properly. Batteries and cables must be disconnected. Boats should be covered by shrink-wrap. The shrink-wrap is a heat sealed surface to ward off hot sun and water from chafing the surface. Wooden boats are transported in a custom cradle. Most yacht transport professionals would not accept responsibility for damage if the boat were not prepared for transport.

First and foremost, you want to try to travel lightly. Limit the luggage, provisions and miscellaneous items you bring along, especially if they are large and bulky. As you pack your suitcase(s) you want to remember that the weather will probably fluctuate. It may get cool at night, or you might experience temperature changes as you pass through different parts of the ocean.

Fresh water should be provided for your entire voyage, but it's good to be aware that it may end up being restricted based on consumption and tank levels. Don't overuse it and you should be fine. There will be access to electricity, but plug-in connections are not always readily available - or present at all.

Ensuring your boat transporter has sufficient experience and insurance to cover the cost of the boat and all eventualities. Always be at safer side by asking to see the insurance policy, and never to accept any personal insurance. Keep in mind to converse all aspects of the transportation with the selected company - as well as pickup times, routes, drop-off times and whether cranes will be required at either end. Try to organize drop-off during daylight hours when the recipient will be present, so the condition of the boat can be examined by the client.

Before transportation, you should be preparing for your boat transportation a week earlier. Make sure that your boat is completely organized for transportation before your transporter arrives. If preparation of the boat involves any form of calumniation, it may be useful to take photographs to make reassembly easier.

Please note the following steps to get ready for transportation: Take away all personal possessions and loose articles in or on the boat. Lock all hatches, doors, and cupboards by taping them. Predominantly on long distances, seal exterior hatches if they are not waterproof. Drain all fuel and water tanks, and disconnect batteries. Water systems, such as air conditioning and pumps, etc. Should be sapped during winter months to shun damage. Any external structures such as electronic tools or radar units should be removed if possible and padded.

Owners should also examine the wiring and lighting systems to ensure that all lights, including brake lights and turn signals, are working properly. It is always a good practice to examine the coupler closely as well. A weak or broken coupler can cause dangerous conditions if it fails while the trailer is in use.

Finally, you'll want to familiarize yourself with the boarding and transport guidelines for the yacht logistics company you've chosen to use. The more prepared you are, the more smoothly your journey will be from beginning to end.




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