Boat Moving Guide

Proper preparation of your boat for transport requires careful planning and attention to detail.

A boat that is properly prepared and well secured will serve to protect not only the boat, but the driving public as well. We recommend that the boat be prepared for transport by an experienced boat yard and / or under the supervision of a licensed marine surveyor.

References to surveyors can be found in the business directory.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Hatches should be tightly secured and sealed with tape to prevent damage from wind-driven water.

2. All items in the cabin should be packed securely, and all locker doors should be well secured.

......Normally, the driver won't have a key, so any loose items will cause problems.

3. Be sure your Salon Doors are secured.

4. The batteries should be disconnected and the cables tied off to prevent contact.

5. If you can't be there when your boat is being loaded be sure to request the marina or the surveyor to sign ....off on inspection prior to your boat being loaded.

Shrink Wrapping

Why Shrink Wrap Your Boat ?

It's no secret that boats left exposed to harsh weather like Florida's sun and rain will eventually deteriorate. shrink wrapping keeps your boat in exactly the same condition as the day it was wrapped.

Shrink wrap provides a tight smooth form fitting, heat sealed surface secured around the boat which will prevent water from pooling and protect your boats gel-coat finish from chafing that occurs from boats covered by tarps and canvas. For more information visit the business directory scroll down to the category and click on the link.

Cradles

6. If you have a cradle for transporting your boat, please inspect it carefully for fit, strength, and structural ......integrity. We will not assume any responsibility for damages that result from the failure of your cradle.

7. The same applies if we transport your boat on your trailer, and your trailer fails.

8. If you are moving a sailboat with a centerboard, please be sure that the board is strongly secured so that it ......will stay in the full "up" position.

9. After transport, the keel on sailboats will often appear to show signs of separation at the hull. This is not .....structural damage, but rather cracks in the paint or sealant.

10. For wooden boats, we recommend that they be transported on their own custom cradle. This is suggested ........because there may be inherent structural weaknesses that are not readily visible. A well designed cradle will .......spread the weight of the boat over a much wider contact area.