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Very proffesional and punctual

Move a boat on a trailer

$50

I have booked Simon before. Highly professional. Great communication and gets the jobs done perfectly.

Help loading items onto boat

$160

Awesome help on time and quick

Help pack ute and boat with garage boxes

$60

Great job. Thanks Graham!

Transport Ikea delivery Launceston to Boat Harbour

$250

Trent was brilliant

Ute Delivery from Sorento to hillarys boat yard

$50

Great, On time perfect hard work, used his trailer awesome 😎

Move various items from boat to storage shed

$200

What's the average cost of a boat transport service

$97 - $449

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$97

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$250

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$449

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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

Move outboard onto boat

$80

Everton Park QLD, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Move outboard onto a boat like 2 metres of a stand weights 100kg Pickup location: Everton Park QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Everton Park QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Quick Transfer old boat seats from Werribee to Brighton (1 way)

$95

Werribee VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2024

1 person/Tasker only needed - with van / Ute - quick removal easy task / Quick Transfer old boat seats (x2 as per photo) from : Werribee to Brighton (1 way) 40min drive /transfer - easy access , no stairs. Door to door - help at each end but not heavy - 1 Tasker (1 person can lift as not heavy but help to load). 5metres from vehicle to garage

Great job! Thanks Victor, highly recommended ! Friendly, prompt, great comms and reliable A++

Removal to boat then house- SET PRICE ONLY

$770

Scotland Island NSW, Australia

31st Oct 2024

It was too complicated to do today so I have a possibility for tomorrow or Tuesday. The stuff contents of a 9 cubic square meters storage unit in Dee why national storage and needs to be brought to cargo wharf Church Point then unloaded onto a punt. The punt will then take it across to my boat house (just across the bay- less than five mins) and unload it into the cottages. Your men would need to go across w the punt. It may take two trips. With tides it has to be done early. And would have to meet the boat at a certain time or we won’t make it. If possible the truck would be packed the night before if tomorrow. It consists of two beds (queen and double) two coffee tables (wood and glass) two sofas, paintings, suitcases, an acrylic bath (light) and the two heavy things are a mirror and a two door cupboard. Every removalist has said these two items are heavy but they have been moved from Byron and back and Melbourne and back (two men) SET PRICE ONLY and Northern Beaches locals preferred due to early morning

Water taxi service Barrier Landing to North Arm boat ramp.

$120

Lakes Entrance VIC, Australia

27th Oct 2024

I need a water taxi service from Barrier Landing to North Arm Boat Ramp for 2 people plus a little bit of luggage.

Move 4 items from the boat show to Storage.

$500

Docklands VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2024

We have 2-3 items and a counter that needs moving from the Melbourne boat show into storage. $500 Pickup location: Docklands VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Williamstown North VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Awesome job!! Thanks so much. Fast, professional and efficient

Upholstery on boats seats

$800

Drummoyne NSW 2047, Australia

4th Oct 2024

20 pieces to upholstery.

Remove fridge off boat at Port Bouvard marina

$200

Wannanup WA, Australia

1st Oct 2024

Move a fridge from a houseboat located at Port Bouvard marina to a house in South Yanderup. Fridge to be left in carport.

Moving a boat g TV from level to level 3

$100

Bardon QLD, Australia

20th Sep 2024

In the same house- moving a TV from level 2 to level 3 Pickup location: Bardon QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Very good and cooperative- highly recommended

Move items from a container to a boat in a marina. Will need 2 people

$500

Brighton VIC, Australia

26th Aug 2024

Move some heavy sails from the container, cleaned and taken to a boat. Will take about 4 hours Need the container shed cleaned out and remaining items binned. Ne vehicle required.

Mark was great. Highly recommended.

Need a boat bed picked up from port Kennedy and delivered to butler

$150

Port Kennedy WA, Australia

22nd Jun 2024

need a boat single bed picked up from port Kennedy and delivered to butler by 4pm today

good service was easy

I need fridge removed and dumped off my boat

$50

Mackay Harbour QLD, Australia

21st Jun 2024

Fridge (large ) needs to be lifted off my boat and dumped will need trolley

Move 3 pallets from Brookvale to Davidson Park boat ramp

$250

Brookvale NSW, Australia

6th Jun 2024

Please pick up 3 pallets of sand and cement at Kims Tiling Supplies at 38 Orchard Road, Brookvale at 7:30am on Wednesday 12th June with a flat bed truck and deliver the 3 pallets to the Davidson Park Boatramp, Killarney Heights between 8:00am and 8:30am on Wed 12th June. No need for a crane on the truck as Kims has a forklift to lift the pallet on the fkat bed and there will be a large barge with a long crane that can lift the 3 pallets from the truck onto the barge

Move my boat

$50

Sorell TAS, Australia

15th May 2024

Move my boat please from one home to another

Move boxes from boat to Ute

$120

Townsville City QLD, Australia

9th May 2024

Move items from boat Assist mature gentleman clearing boat

Great person great help

Help move a boat and trailer.

$300

Minyama QLD, Australia

6th May 2024

A boat and trailer. Will need a flat bed trailer to mo e both. Boat is on tailer but trailer is broken and cant not be towed. Boat and trailer total 4.9m long and 1.6m wide. Delivery to Narangba. Pickup location: Minyama QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Narangba QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Transport boatlift by waterway Hopeisland

$450

Hope Island 昆士兰州澳大利亚

24th Apr 2024

Move a small boatlift from hopeisland to paradise point by waterway.

good job!Well done!

I need help Moving a boat

$100

Gladesville NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2024

It’s 7m long and needs to go to Rydalmere nsw tomorrow 8am from Gladesville

Fridge regas on boat

$150

Hollywell QLD, Australia

11th Apr 2024

Small fridge on boat needs regas

Help me move two small boats

$150

Bankstown NSW, Australia

1st Apr 2024

Two small boats will send photos soon. Need truck or Ute or trailer. Pickup location: Bankstown NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Revesby NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move a washer and dryer and install in a boat.

$500

Wahroonga NSW, Australia

7th Feb 2024

Washing machine and dryer to boat and then 2 old units from boat to dump. Pickup location: Wahroonga NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places - Due date: Before Friday, 5 April 2024

Douglas and Viktor worked very hard to make sure the job was done. Very diligent and hard working. No issue too hard for them to resolve.