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Useful Advice On Preparing For Boat Transport

By Laura Allen


Personal water vessels are expensive. They have to be handled with care. To move one from the home-port to another port should be done with a lot of caution. Measures must be put in place to ensure no damage to the vessel. For successful boat transport, make a checklist of all the preparation steps required. The smaller vessels only require a carriage to attach at the back of the car.

One must remember to remove all personal items from the vessel. Clear out everything from top to bottom. Then proceed and remove the loosely placed items like pans and plates. Do not leave anything lying around to break or damage something in the interior. Next, lock all the hatches and tape over them. Seal the exterior hatches too especially if they are not waterproof. Ensure that if the interior is breached, it will be easy to tell.

Empty out the fuel and water tanks. The fuel is especially dangerous, in the event of an accident it would catalyze an explosion. Leaving these empty will also lower the weight of the ship in addition to preventing spillage into other compartments of the ship. Remove the radar units and keep them padded until the time comes to reinstall.

Make a note of every single thing that has been removed. Make a note of the exact status of the vessel before hauling. Moreover, photograph the boat from all sides and its interior before the things are removed. This way it is easier to remember how things were. Having these records will make settling into the new port easier. The records will also be an asset in the event of an accident. The insurance company will want some sort of proof.

The first option for vessel hauling is by water. The ship is lifted onto a bigger vessel then sailed across to the destination port. If there is no water mass to sail on, the other option is by road.

To ensure the safety of the people and the ship, the company contracted, must be in possession of all the necessary equipment. In addition, pay special attention to this. While the client will not liable if injuries occur, they will still feel a little guilty since it is their vessel in transit.

Insurance is an absolute must. It is an assurance that in case of anything one will be indemnified. The company must provide their insurance information. However, the personnel tasked with the responsibility must be careful. They should not negligent. They should not take unnecessary risks that will put the boat at risk of damage.

A dealership that deals in vessels would be a good place to start to find a good company. These dealerships move vessels to clients all the time. Often, they will have their own in-house hauling unit.




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