Thinking about shipping your boat? Read this!

Are you a boat owner? Have you ever thought about purchasing a boat? In one of our previous blogs we talked about how over 15.8 million recreational boats were reported in use just in 2016 alone. I can only imagine that number has increased over the years and especially this previous year, 2020. Our boat transportation services have doubled if not tripled during all of the lockdowns due to covid. It seems as if many Americans went out and purchased new boats, jet skis, and many more fun filled items!

A boat is an expensive investment that can be difficult to transport if the vessel owner does not have the proper equipment to haul it. Having the proper vehicle and and equipment can make a tremendous difference when moving a boat. That is why Priority One Logistics is here to help in any way possible! Transporting a boat can often be a complicated process if you don't have the right team in your corner, Logistics wise.  You always want to be sure you're choosing a dependable and reputable company like us. We have many years in professional commercial boat transport with highly experienced company drivers that are fully licensed, and insured.  All of our equipment is up to date and we have many different boat trailers to accommodate different style vessels. From 38ft Center Consoles to 22ft Sailboats the Priority One Logistics team can get it done. 

Need your boat delivered to a boat ramp and backed into the water? We can do it!

Have a boat that is already on it's own trailer & just need it hauled? We can do it!

Want your boat delivered to a marina? Of course we can do it!

We find solutions, not excuses. Trust the professionals!

Although choosing a shipping company can take time. You will want to secure a marina/shipyard that can accommodate your boat. There are numerous questions to ask when determining if they will fit your needs as well as the vessel's needs. Below are just a few important questions that can be asked.

• Do you provide assembling/disassembling of the vessel?
• Do you provide transportation preparation services? 
• Do you have the means to shrink wrap our boat?
• Do you have a forklift, travel lift, or crane to load/unload our boat from trailers and in/out of the water?
• Are you a full service marina?

A frequent question we get asked is "How can we protect our vessel?" Most people think putting a cover on their boat will help keep it safe from rocks, road debris, salt, etc. However, the only layer of protection that should be on the boat is shrink wrap(see photo below). Any canvas or covering should be removed before transport. Although, not all marinas offer this service, there are mobile shrink wrapping services available nationwide. If you are unable to locate a company to do this in your area,  you can simply have the boat moved to a full service marina that will. 

Overall, choosing a reputable and highly experienced boat transport company can be tough and time consuming.  We are here to make that process much easier and we ensure you're in good hands.  Choosing  Priority One Logistics could not be easier! For all of your boat transportation needs call us at (386) 614-8555