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Recent Boat Transport reviews

Punctual, always updated when he will arrive, send a photo with the part he loaded Very satisfied with the job

Deliver a boat bench from north of Sydney to GC.

$100

a perfect experience! I could not have asked for better

Moving to a boat!

$500

On time and on the ball

Moving laser sailboat 15km across sydney

$120

Great communications, I had to change times a couple of times and it was not a problem. All done exactly as I needed and Guy is very personable. Thanks very much Guy and AT

Move small rowboat to beach

$30

Fast, efficient and helpful. Nice guy too.

Move 8 foot rowboat from beach to house 2km

$40

On time and helpful.

Deliver table tennis boatd

$60

What's the average cost of a boat transport service

$100 - $365

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$100

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$203

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$365

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Why hire a boat transport service through Airtasker?

Finding a reliable boat transporter is not just a matter of searching “boat movers near me” or “boat hauling near me” online. To find the right company, you’ll first have to sift through hundreds of websites, quotes, reviews, and service offerings. After all, you want to make sure your beloved boat is in capable hands!

Airtasker makes it easy and quick to find reliable boat transport services near you. We connect you to rated and reviewed boat movers for your specific needs. Boat transporters on Airtasker can deliver a boat you just bought or sold. What’s more, they can move your boat from water to land or vice versa. Whatever type of boat transport you need, we’ll help you find reasonable prices for you.

Select the pink ‘Post a task’ button now to list your boat transport request. Afterwards, get free quotes from boat movers in your specified area. Then, compare quotes and customer feedback until you find a qualified boat mover for your requirements.

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Top Boat Transport related questions

Select the pink ‘Post a task’ button to start booking a boat transport service on Airtasker. In your request, mention the details about your boat. Don’t forget to specify the dates and locations of pick-up and drop-off points. You can get free quotes from boat transporters within minutes or hours - view ratings and reviews of boat transport providers before accepting an offer.
Before boat transport, make sure to inspect your boat, remove non-essential loads, and secure the components. First, check and photograph the vessel interior and exterior. These records can help you spot any damages after transport. Next, pump out wastewater and drain out most of the fuel. Doing so will lighten the weight of the boat and prevent leakage. Also, disconnect the battery and tuck away cables. Your boat movers can also advise you on any other precautions for safe transport.
Height limits for boat transport depend on the route and type of boat. In general, 16.4ft (5m) is the maximum safe height, as most motorway bridges are at least this high. If your boat is wider than 9.5ft (2.9m), your movers may have to inform the Police force about the boat transport details. The Police may delay moving times to ensure road safety. Further, telling authorities ensures that you don’t encounter problems during transport. Full loads may also need an escort vehicle.
Yes, some boat transporters can provide cranes or Marina lifts. But in other cases, the boat owner will have to arrange and pay for the cranes or lifts separately. For more convenience, you can hire a boat transporter who can provide or arrange for a crane or lift for you.
For safe transport, your boat movers can provide a cradle for your boat during shipping. They can either build a cradle in-house or source it from their trusted suppliers. Shrink wrapping a ship is another way to protect the vehicle from the elements. Ask your movers if they also offer shrink wrap for boat transport.
Boat movers can also help with unloading, docking, and maintenance checks upon delivery. What’s more, boat movers can refill water tanks, remove the tape and other securing materials, and reattach batteries. These extra services can get your boat ready for use. The scope of your boat transport services depending on what you agree upon with your provider. Whether or not you avail post-transit services, you should have someone inspect your boat after delivery. This way, you can clarify issues immediately.

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What do boat transport services include?

Boat movers can transport all types of boats, such as wooden boats, speedboats, yachts, and sailboats. The two main transport methods include boat transport by road (with a lorry or trailer) and by sea or river (by a sea vessel or under the boat’s own power).

Your pick-up and drop-off locations will determine the type of transport method you need. Boat transport includes land to the marina, marina to marina, and marina to coast travel. Boat transport is a specialised type of vehicle delivery service. Here’s a list of boat transport services you can request for on Airtasker.

Boat haulage by trailer

To haul an oversized boat, movers may need to alter their route heavily. Boat weight and height restrictions vary per state and road. As a result, boat transport can take many hours more than regular travel. An experienced boat trailer delivery service will know how to work with boatyards, ports, and marinas. If you’re moving to a different city or state, our long distance movers can help you with your other moving needs. Once you’re done moving, our courier services can pick up or deliver any parcel from across town.

Boat haulage by towing

Towing a boat is possible for smaller and lighter vessels. Boat movers may use a large 4x4 vehicle or panel van to transport lightweight and narrower boats. For example, conventional road trailers may carry lightweight boats up to 32ft (9.8m).

Boat haulage by sea vessel

Boat movers can ship yachts and other types of boats as deck cargo. Hauling a boat by sea vessel may require a ship or shore crane in a cradle. Skippers (i.e. boat transport personnel) need to have the necessary licences in handling safe and quick transport. Boat haulage by sea vessel can cover vast distances. For instance, a sea vessel can transport a boat from one part of the Atlantic or Pacific to another.

Boat transport by sailing

You can hire a crew or Captain to sail your boat from port-to-port by sea or river. Boat transport by sailing tends to be cheaper than boat transport by road. The latter option would need specialised equipment for road travel. However, transport by sailing can limit movement to ports or sea-accessible areas. Crew preparations include inspecting the vehicle, plotting the course, and checking shipping forecasts. 

Post-transit services

Boat movers can also help with unloading, docking, and maintenance tasks. To get your boat ready for use, your movers can remove the securing materials, reattach batteries and motors, and refill the water tanks. If you need to dispose of a boat that’s outlived its purpose, you can also find boat removal services on Airtasker. If you’re relocating to a new property, you can hire a removals service via Airtasker. Our removalists can help disassemble, pack, and move your furniture to your new home. For disposing of other junk, our clearance services can also help you out.

Recent Boat Transport tasks

Small boat removal (flat bed trailer required)

$100

Burpengary QLD, Australia

22nd Nov 2023

Boat removal - flat bed trailer required. - Due date: Before Friday, November 24, 2023

Antifoul boat

$1,000

Elanora Heights NSW, Australia

15th Nov 2023

I have a 6m R.I.B that I require the hull to be antiifouled for the first time. The boat is currently sitting on a trailer at a a storage yard and has easy level access. - Due date: Flexible

Move a fibreglass boat roof

$90

Deagon QLD, Australia

13th Nov 2023

I have a yacht mored in Deagon and I want to fit a 2.4 m x 1.8 m fibreglass roof to a fibreglass cabin (custom made base) requiring the help of 3 blokes to do safely. - Due date: Before Thursday, 30 November 2023

Moving two rowing boats

$250

Hunters Hill NSW, Australia

30th Oct 2023

2 x one person fibreglass rowing boats (skulls) with oars. 8.5 m length and maybe 20 kg each. The outriggers are separated and the two hull can be stacked together. Pickup location: Hunters Hill NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Shoalhaven Heads NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No - Due date: Flexible

Removal of fridge, trampoline tinny boat.

$500

Umina Beach NSW, Australia

26th Oct 2023

Large Trampoline, medium fridge and small tinny boat. Pickup location: Umina Beach NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Bensville NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No - Due date: Before Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Geoff was excellent to deal with and I would be very happy to use his services again in future.

Move boat on trailer

$125

Tamborine QLD, Australia

11th Oct 2023

Tambourine to Arundel. Previously quoted, job dropped off

Move Boat and Trailer to Byron Bay

$1,000

Richmond VIC, Australia

22nd Sep 2023

Tow or place on truck a 4.7m RIB Zodiac Boat and trailer to byron bay from Richmond melbourne Pickup location: Richmond VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Byron Bay NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No - Due date: Flexible

Boat upholstery

$5

Worongary QLD 4213, Australia

11th Sep 2023

We have 23ft Four Winnsboat which needs some cushions re-upholstered. Suggest come and quote on it as it may need more less and I put $5,000 as a guideline. - Due date: Flexible

Great work all good

Remove, dispose of or re-use a 4.6mx1.6m dolly wheel boat trailer .

$100

Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109, Australia

29th Aug 2023

Located in driveway. Can be easily hand wheeled to road. - Due date: Before Saturday, 2 September 2023

Move 18ft speed boat on a trailer to across the road up steep driveway

$50

Bilambil Heights NSW, Australia

27th Aug 2023

Speed boat on a trailer Will take 15 mins macimum Pickup location: Bilambil Heights NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Bilambil Heights NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 28 August 2023

Help to move speed boat/trailer up steep driveway

$50

Bilambil Heights NSW, Australia

27th Aug 2023

Need a local/nearby person to move speedboat/trailer up a very steep driveway about 20 metres in Bilambil Heights - Due date: Before Thursday, 31 August 2023

Box storage seats for a boat

$500

Woy Woy NSW, Australia

24th Aug 2023

Marine ply storage box seats x 2 - Due date: Flexible

Help move items from boat shed to main house all small items

$50

Erowal Bay NSW, Australia

20th Aug 2023

Just clothes and pantry items will take no more then 30mins Pickup location: Erowal Bay NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Erowal Bay NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 21 August 2023

Make cabinets in a boat

$1,000

Geelong VIC, Australia

20th Aug 2023

Need some cabinetry made for a yacht in Geelong - Due date: Flexible

Unload a container with 40 x 2.55m boats

$250

Williamstown VIC, Australia

12th Aug 2023

Unload 40 small 2.55m dinghies from one container to another. The boats weigh 46 kg each - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 14 August 2023

Boat engine hoist delivered

$60

Quakers Hill NSW, Australia

31st Jul 2023

Weighs 90kgs need it picked up and delivered to mosman. It has wheels so easy to move - Due date: Flexible

Move small boat on unregistered trailer

$1,000

Wahroonga NSW, Australia

17th Jul 2023

Move tinny on an unregistered trailer from Wahroonga to Balgowlah. Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 20 July 2023

Removal of a large coffee table from a houseboat at a marina table

$80

Hope Island QLD, Australia

29th Jun 2023

I actually had this task up a couple of weeks ago but for some reason I wasn’t able to get responses sent through. I am legally blind so unfortunately I can’t do it myself. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 30 June 2023

Fantastic service highly recommend

Move a boat 31ft BAYLINER svante 3050 from Warragul to Epping

$1,000

Warragul VIC, Australia

27th Jun 2023

Boat has no trailer needs transport on a low loader or suitable trailer - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 19 June 2023

A large coffee table removed from my houseboat

$70

Hope Island QLD, Australia

20th Jun 2023

I’m a blind person who lives on a houseboat at Hope Island Marina and I have a large coffee table that a tv has been sitting on that needs to be removed…it can either go to the tip or be used by someone. Obviously I’m not allowed to drive so I can’t get rid of it myself and I use a white cane so I would struggle to get the table off my boat anyway. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 20 June 2023