Payment
Payment by bank transfer is required two days before transportation.
Before your boat moves
Helpful transport information.
Practical guidance for arranging cranage and preparing your boat for a safe journey.
The essentials
What to know before transport day.
Transport & cranage
We can arrange transport and cranage at both ends. If you arrange the cranes yourself, you can pay those providers directly.
Permits
Boats over 15 metres long or 2.7 metres wide require a police permit, so please allow at least three additional days.
Insurance
Your craft is insured while on our transport up to £250,000. We recommend notifying your own insurer before the move.
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Isolate the batteries.
- 02
Store poles, planks, ropes and side fenders securely inside.
- 03
Remove cratch and stern covers and store them inside the boat.
- 04
Close and secure all windows and hatches.
- 05
Check drawers and cupboards, tying them closed where necessary.
- 06
Place loose items on beds and cover them with a duvet or similar protection.
- 07
Avoid completely filling the fuel tank before transport to reduce the risk of spills.
- 08
Remove solar panels if they are not securely fixed.
- 09
Dismantle folding wheelhouses where required and check for loose glazing.
- 10
Remove flower boxes and loose roof items, and ensure roof storage boxes are secure.
Access and handover
Think beyond the main road.
Some lanes and boatyard entrances are very narrow. Overhanging trees and bushes can also be an issue for larger craft, so please tell Ray about any known access restrictions before the move.
Boat keys should be stored securely on board or handed over by prior arrangement with the boatyard or new owner.
Ask Ray about accessNeed some advice?
Talk through your move with Ray.
If you are unsure about dimensions, lifting locations, permits or preparation, get in touch before making arrangements.