Boat Transport for Trailer Boats
And we'll locate your next boat
We've seen and sold some amazing boats on trailers, and as trailer boats are getting bigger, more advanced and worth a lot more money we are finding more and more people are shopping interstate to find the right boat.
One of the reasons Boatlocator is the smart place to buy your next boat is your choices aren't limited to your own backyard. And while any website can show you boats from all over Australia, only Boatlocator is staffed by people who sell boats for a living with the experience you need to put an interstate deal together. So if you find the perfect trailer boat on our website, but it's interstate, part of the service is organising transport quotes and negotiating with truckies on your behalf.
If its too late...
And you've bought elsewhere and are stuck with organising your own boat transport:
To get a cost on transport you will need to know your boat's overall length (including the trailer, measure from the tow hitch to the rearmost point, usually the outboard), beam, height from the road to the uppermost point of the cabin or screen (whichever is the highest) and the weight.
You may need to allow for de-rigging: Most trailer boats have a bimini which will need to be taken down. If your trailer boat is a centre console then the centre screen may fold down or remove, if not, make sure you include this in your measurements (for height). If it is a hardtop then this task may need a professional, especially where there is wiring for lights, masts and antennae that will need careful handling.
Truck drivers and transport companies won't normally "pack" your boat for you. You need to make sure that all anchors, ropes, aerials etc are stowed away and use plenty of gaffer tape to make sure everything is stuck down and won't move about. Make sure hatches are locked and secure and make sure electronics which are easily damaged or stolen are secured or shipped separately.
