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Choosing a Shipping Destination for Your Boat

When shipping your boat, the destination will most likely be a boat storage facility, so consider price, services offered, and safety as you make your plans. While your personal needs will greatly influence the option you choose, there are a few general factors to keep in mind.

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Costs: Any good shopper knows the importance of comparing prices before pulling out the wallet. Most facilities will charge an annual or seasonal fee to store a boat. This fee can vary depending on the location of the facility and the services it offers. Make a short list of the sites you are considering, contact them for a quote, and find out exactly what services are covered.

Maintenance and Repair: Some marinas and storage companies offer maintenance and repair services. Understand the size and sophistication of the facility, as well as its staff and the types of repairs the facility can handle. The most basic storage facilities may not offer any maintenance or repair services at all, and it is up to you to decide where this falls on your list of priorities.

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Safety: Consider the safety precautions taken by boat storage facilities. Look for the obvious fire protective measures, like fire extinguishers, but also examine the overall cleanliness of the area and other potential fire hazards.

Security: Next, you'll want to think about the security of your boat. Find out what measures the facility takes to protect against theft and vandalism and look for sings of good security such as coded entry gates, proper lighting, and security cameras.

"When shipping your boat, the destination will most likely be a boat storage facility, so consider price, services offered, and safety as you make your plans."

Ample Clearance:

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Most fees and facilities are calibrated to the legal boat transporting height of 13 feet, 6 inches. Know exactly how high your boat will be once it is loaded on a trailer and be confident that it will not hit any low-hanging branches or overhead structures once it arrives. Neither the marina nor the transporter can be counted on to accept responsibility for the resulting damage to your boat or their property.

Agent Available to Receive the Boat:

You -- or someone authorized to act on your behalf -- must be present when your boat arrives at the marina or storage facility. When choosing a facility, you must factor in whether you or a trusted associate will be there to greet your boat. Once the boat arrives, check its condition carefully.

Next Page Perhaps, after going through a boat transportation expedition with a boat transporter, you'll decide that moving your boat is something you'd like to try on your own. In the next section, find out about self-transport for your boat.