| The number one question that gets asked about yacht | | | | height vessels require them to be shipped by barge |
| transport is how much does it cost? Well I have | | | | beacuse of clearance issues. A way to save |
| written this article to help everyone looking to transport | | | | money is with type of equipment used. For example, |
| their yacht or boat get an idea how much yacht | | | | your boat could be a borderline height limit. You could |
| transport might cost. Keep in mind that other fees can | | | | call one carrier and your load would cost $10,000, yet |
| apply so its best to call Gulf Express International and | | | | contact another just as qualified carrier and the load is |
| get your free quote. At Gulf Express International our | | | | only $7,500. The reason for the lesser amount from a |
| yacht and boat transport cost are the most | | | | carrier just as qualified is because they have special |
| competitive, comprehensive, and affordable in the boat | | | | low profile trailers which would put your boat under the |
| transport business . | | | | height requirement, removing the need for costly |
| The first thing people will say is " I want a cheap rate | | | | permits and possibly fewer escorts. |
| to transport my boat or yacht." Well believe it or not | | | | This may sound like common sense, but take serious |
| the cheapest rate is not going to be your best bet. | | | | heed. If you have a 20' power boat on a new trailer, |
| Yes you will be saving money on transport cost but | | | | you can pretty much get away with any qualified |
| keep in mind that cheaper cost means | | | | transport company. But, if you have a 38' sail boat, be |
| cheap service. If you read some of the forums online | | | | sure the transport company you hire has dealt with |
| where people have used a cheap yacht transport | | | | such a load. There are many boat transport |
| company you will see complaints ranging from | | | | companies who's main business are the smaller loads, |
| scratches in the paint to broken parts and even | | | | or even large power boats, but the big boats require |
| missing parts. Yes your insurance will cover it but do | | | | special loading and handling. |
| you really want to go through the hassle of waitng for | | | | Keep in mind that when you speak to a sales |
| repairs. Here at Gulf Express International we promise | | | | represenative they will explain to you all the details of |
| to handle your vessel with the proper care and | | | | the cost to transport your yacht or boat. |
| provide you a competitive price at the same time. | | | | Next comes where the boat is and where it is going. |
| Yacht transport cost can vary depending on | | | | Although mileage doesnt play a huge factor in cost it |
| size,weight and how far you will need your vessel | | | | does however have a role in the cost. Like what was |
| transported. The first thing every company will ask you | | | | posted earlier, over sized loads will require a special |
| is the place of origin and the destination. Well let me | | | | route and also an escort. Some states require that |
| correct myself, the first question almost all yacht | | | | you have a police excort along with the normal excort. |
| transport companies ask is where the boat is and | | | | Check with one of our representives for more |
| where is it going. We here at Gulf Express | | | | information on escorts. With overwight vessels, they |
| International believe in excellent customer service so | | | | will require a barge to transport them because of |
| our first question will be "Whom am I speaking with"? | | | | weight restrictions. I know we have all seen those road |
| We believe that it is very friendly and professional | | | | signs that say maximum weight limit is so and so. |
| to get to know who we are speaking with first. | | | | In conclusion overland transport can be not only a |
| The biggest factor in the pricing of yacht transport is | | | | hassle saver but it also can be resonably priced. If you |
| the height,width and weight. Over sized vessels | | | | ever have any questions feel free to check out our |
| require a escort and also the transporter has to | | | | website and look at our information. We provide you |
| take special routes because of weight and height | | | | with a fast quote on all your yacht transport needs. |
| restrictions. In some cases over land transport of over | | | | |