Boat transport services across South Africa

Our professionals are experts in their field, with the experience to ensure your boat gets to your destination in one piece. However, there are some things you can, and need, to do in order to make the journey as quick and as painless as possible.

To help you out, we’ve brought together this handy guide to give you a better idea of what you can do to prepare your boat for transportation – our movers are ready and available to take on any work, as long as it is carefully detailed in the delivery request, but these tips can make things easier for everyone:

Remove any personal possessions – The mover or moving company you choose will normally only have been paid for transporting the boat itself, and that won’t include any loose items inside the boat. For that reason, it’s safer to remove everything before you send it off.

Make sure the boat is prepared – Ahead of the move, you’ll want to run an extensive check of your boat to ensure it’s in the right condition to be shipped. Remove all drain plugs, disconnect all electricals and tape and latch the cabin windows from the exterior.

Get the boat cleaned – Cleaning your boat is a good way to discover any imperfections or damage before it makes its journey across land. So, grab the hose and the cleaning gear and have a run over the entire vessel to get things sorted and good to go.

Run a complete inspection – Once your boat is cleaned and in good shape, give it a final check going over the vessel, carefully noting any marks, scratches and blemishes that might be present. That way, you’ll be able to spot any damage that might be sustained on the journey.

Talk to your mover – It’s always been an important step to discuss your boat with your mover BEFORE the big move. This way you’ll be able to mention any key aspects that your mover should take into consideration when loading and offloading.

As well as the above, you’ll need to be careful to get the measurements and specifications right for your boat ahead of the journey. These are essential for the movers so that they can plan adequately for the job, getting the right vehicle and the right equipment to keep your vessel safe on the road.

Here’s a quick list of the measurements you’ll need:

Height – Start with the highest static part of the boat and measure downwards towards the bottom-most part of the keel.

Length – Measure from the tip of the bow of the boat and keep on until you get to the centre-most part of the stern.

Width – Measure the beam of the boat, which should give you the clearest indication of the full width of the vessel.