3 Reasons To Hire a Professional Boat Transport Company

Tony Mers • September 13, 2021
3 Reasons To Hire a Professional Boat Transport Company

Some tasks can easily be done yourself, but others should go to the professionals. While moving your boat long-distance might seem simple, there are many reasons to hire a professional boat transport company instead.

Less Expensive

Even though it may seem counterintuitive, shipping your boat with a professional boat shipper can be cheaper than moving your boat yourself. Transporting your boat via the road will incur expensive gas costs, hotel stays, and meals. Remember, towing a boat means you’ll be moving at a slower pace than usual, meaning more gas and maybe even some extra hotel stays. Moving your boat or yacht through a body of water will be even more of a hassle.

Less Dangerous

If you're planning on shipping your boat through the water, you rack up the same costs of towing it, but you then have the added factor of the unpredictability of the sea. It might sound romantic to set sail to your new location, but there are things to consider first.

You’ll have to deal with threats such as squalls, typhoons, tropical storms, or even hurricanes. While you can navigate the open waters outside of hurricane season, sudden storms are a possibility year-round. Severe damage can happen to your boat, which you would be responsible for—and it can jeopardize your safety.

More Insurance

If you decide to ship your boat with a boat-moving service , you have the added benefit of cargo insurance. Any damage that occurs while your boat is in shipment is covered along with any other possible mishaps.

There are tons of reasons to hire a professional boat transport company. Contact One Call Logistics about having your boat shipped and be sure to check out blogs to learn more about our services! Choosing a logistics service will give you peace of mind that your boat will reach your destination safely.

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