Whether you need to move your boat once or multiple times throughout the year, transporting and hauling your boat can often present challenges such as logistics and following all regulatory requirements. One of the best ways to navigate these challenges and to ensure your boat arrives safely is by hiring a shipping company like Wide Load Shipping.
Our team has over a decade of experience transporting loads of various sizes, making us a knowledgeable choice for all your shipping needs. Choose us for prompt and reliable boat transportation services across all states.
Wide Load Shipping offers various boat shipping services but recommends clients first discuss their needs before picking the best option. The most common method is trailer transport. This suits smaller boats like watercraft, fishing, or trailer-able boats.
The vessel is loaded onto a specialized boat trailer and towed by a truck. It’s mainly recommended for short to medium distances because it’s flexible and convenient. Flatbed transport is another primary boat trucking service recommended mainly for larger boats requiring extra care during transit.
Flatbed trucks are used to haul the boat. Lowboy trailers are also used in boat trucking companies because they are mainly designed to carry oversized cargo. These include RGN, which allows easy loading and unloading. Another standard method is the Roll-On/Roll-Off (RoRo) shipping. The boat is towed on the deck, secured, and shipped to its destination.
The Lift-On/Lift-Off(LoLo) is another shipping method that involves cranes or other specialized lifting equipment to haul a boat onto a shipping vessel. It’s recommended for larger boats or when RoRo shipping is unavailable. LoLo may require more handling and is mainly suitable for boats with keels, masts, or other parts difficult to transport on water.
With over 15 years of experience, our experts understand these methods and have a fleet of trailers and trucks for our large customer base needs. When preparing your shipment, our professionals at Wide Load Shipping consider the boat weight, distance, size, timeline, state regulations, and budget to ensure you get satisfactory services. When you book our boat transport services in the United States or Canada, expect to work with experts who will ensure all legal guidelines are followed to avoid fines and delays. Get your free estimate now!
Max Dimensions: 29FT Length, 8.5FT Width, and 11.5FT Height
Max Weight: 45,000LBS
Max Dimensions: 53FT Length, 8.5FT Width, and 11.5FT Height
Max Weight: 48,000LBS
Max Dimensions: 53FT Length, 8.5FT Width, and 11.6FT Height
Max Weight: 150,000LBS
Max Dimensions: 53FT Length, 8.5FT Width, and 8.5FT Height
Max Weight: 48,000LBS
As your one-stop shop for all of your boat transportation needs, choosing Wide Load Shipping offers a range of benefits, such as:
We keep our process straightforward so our customers can transport their loads faster. After submitting your shipping request quote or calling our team, we will start by learning more about what kind of boat you wish to transport. During the initial conversation, we will ask for the origin of the boat, the destination zip code, and the boat’s dimensions.
After gathering all of the information, our agent will calculate an estimate based on the type of boat, the type of transportation required, and the distance. If you need to move your boat soon or plan on moving your boat frequently, your quote will also include these cost factors. Once you agree to our services, our team will handle the rest.
If you have a cover specifically for transportation, leave it on during transportation. Do not put a cover on that’s not intended for transportation, as it can slap against the boat, make scuff marks, or rip.
Typically, the mast will not ship separately from the boat. However, this depends on its size and the overall load width.
Providing the correct measurements is the best way to ensure that your boat is shipped quickly and efficiently by your shipping company.
When consulting a boat trucking company, confirm they understand all legal requirements. Legal standards may vary by jurisdiction and boat type. When moving a boat using a truck or oversized trailer, the most common requirement is that the driver possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). The CDL class depends on the truck or trailer’s weight and size.
Oversize and overweight permits are another legal requirement when moving a boat or other over-dimensional cargo across states and overseas. These permit the transportation of oversized loads exceeding the standard weights and size limits. Obtaining these permits varies by jurisdiction, but Wide Load Shipping will assist you after you submit your boat’s details.
Small and large boat transport is simple when you choose Wide Load Shipping. Contact our company for affordable boat transport services and get a free estimate today!
