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Boat Shipping Cost per Mile

Published by Joe Webster.

Boat Shipping Cost per Mile

You are a proud owner of a boat or vessel; you now need to find a place that you want to sail to. Since boats cannot go on the highway, you will need to hire a professional transportation company to transport your boat on a trailer for you. Shipping a boat is different from shipping a car and there are a few factors that you will need to decide on in order to finalize your plans and determine how much you will pay.

You will also need to rely on a professional who is equipped to haul boats as some transporters are built for cars, trucks, and similar items only. Boats are oversized equipment and depend on a transporter who can handle the boat size (width and length). When you are searching Boat shipping cost per mile, you also need to determine how your costs will be calculated. You should have an idea of how to come up with this figure before you hire anyone to haul for you so you know what to expect. If your boat is on average, twelve feet wide, and needs to be transported from Maine to Florida, it could cost you $7000 for shipping costs. Before you begin, measure your boat to get an accurate height and beam width.

If your boat is more than nine feet in length, you will need to add an extra twenty-five cents per foot. If your boat is ten foot long and you are driving from the east, your rate per mile will cost you $2.50. Multiply that number by the total number of miles that the boat is driven. If you are traveling 3,000 miles, you will pay $7,500 total. To determine the cost of shipping, or to know boat shipping cost per mile, you simply multiply the rate by the miles. It is critical to consider that weight can also be a shipping cost factor.

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Restrictions to contemplate

Depending on where you will be shipping your boat, you will most likely experience some delays when you go from state to state. For example, one rule that will cause delays is boats or vessels that are large in size cannot be on the roads after a certain time of day/night. The driver hauling the boat will need to park and wait for the morning to continue the journey. If you need to move your boat outside of the restricted time, there may be special permits for that, and you will need escorts too. Insurance coverage is also a very important factor and you will need it in order to move your boat. It's for protection against damage or loss during the shipping process That will answer your question on boat shipping cost per mile.

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Shipping Tips

It's important to weigh the height of the boat when determining the hauler size you will need to transport it. You could trim down the height and save yourself some money if your height is barely over the limit. If you can shorten the boat by taking a few parts off the boat, such as the flying bridge or the hardtop, you will decrease the boat shipping expense. However, don’t scrimp on marine insurance. Another thing you can do to reduce cost is to ship when there is less demand for shipping services. At that time, boat shipping companies are less busy and will be more considerate with their charges.

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Relevant Statistics

  • The average cost of boat shipping per mile is $1.84.
  • Approximately 75% of boat transport companies charge between $1.60 and $2.00 per mile.
  • Boat shipping costs increase by an average of 12% for distances over 500 miles.
  • Around 92% of boat owners choose to ship their boats within a 300-mile radius.
  • Luxury yacht transportation usually costs around $8.50 per mile, due to the specialized equipment and handling required.

General Facts

  • Boat shipping per mile cost is the monetary amount charged for transporting boats over a specific distance.
  • The cost of boat shipping per mile can vary depending on factors such as the size and weight of the boat, the pickup and drop-off locations, and any additional services required.
  • Boat shipping companies often calculate the cost per mile based on the total distance traveled from point A to point B.
  • Insurance coverage for the boat during transportation may be an additional cost to contemplate in boat shipping per mile calculations.
  • Prices for boat shipping per mile can also fluctuate based on market demand and fuel prices at the time of shipment.
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Transporting

You will need a yacht transport ship if you want to head toward the Mediterranean or the South Pacific. Some transport companies will haul a variety of cargo including yachts in order to increase the number of ports that they can stop at. This will give you, as a consumer, more options to choose from when determining the date of delivery and your destination. If you need to customize the route in order to suit your needs or change the shipping method, this will most likely cost you more money compared to if you choose an existing route instead. Weather is always unpredictable so if you are transporting your boat over a long distance, you need to evaluate that the weather could cost you several delays. Bear in mind that you can choose to transport your yacht one way and then drive it back on the return trip to help reduce the cost of transporting.

Need an experienced boat shipping company for your next boat move? Contact A1 Auto Transport. We are a boat transport company with decades of experience shipping boats for boat owners across the country and beyond. Call us today to get your free boat shipping estimate. Do you still have questions or are there other things you want to know about shipping boats or vessels? Call our customer support team today for more details.

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Joe was born in Santa Cruz, California. During high school, Joe worked as a mechanic; a job continued to work part-time during his bachelor's degree.

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