The legal height for transporting over the road is 13' 6." Choose a marina or boatyard with at least 14' overhead clearance, no low tree branches or wires on its approach. If you choose a marina or boatyard to which there is no clear access, the carrier cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by branches or wires. The larger the boat, the higher the load, the more clearance required. Your freight amount quoted is for legal height of 13' 6" loaded on the carriers trailer. If your boat loads higher, a freight surcharge will be added to your freight amount. The condition of the boat will be noted on a CARGO CONDITION REPORT. You or your agent will be asked to sign this report at pickup time. At delivery, the boat will again be inspected; Any damage noted by you or your agent upon delivery must be noted on the CARGO CONDITION REPORT that you sign on delivery of the boat.
If you have a large boat, or any type of sail boat, and have cost as your first priority, please professional boat transporters are expensive because they do their job right. They have the proper equipment, have experienced drivers and loaders, which command a premium price. Don't gamble with your boat.
All electronics, radar, hailers, horns, antennas, propellers, flag masts, lights, anchor lights, etc., must be removed, packed securely and securely stored below.
Canvas covers must be removed as they will tear or fly off during transit. If they are not removed, the driver cannot be responsible for damages. The carrier will ship shrink-wrapped boats, however the shrink wrap may tear or fly off in transit. The drivers do carry extra shrink wrap tape and every effort will be made to repair the shrink wrap, however, if the shrink wrap becomes unrepairable, it will be removed to avoid damage from the shrink wrap beating against the boat.
Cabin windows should be latched and taped from the outside. All windshields and/or Plexiglas that protrude over the flying bridge should be removed, packed with a cargo blanket and should be well secured below. The driver will not be responsible for any damage that occurs if they are not removed and properly packed and secured.
Tie and/or tape hatches from the outside. The carrier cannot be responsible for the damage they may cause if they blow off in transit. If hatches leak, seal them. A boat will not sit in the same position on the carrier's trailer as it does in the water and the carrier cannot be responsible for rain water entering through a leaky hatch or deck.
All rigging, winches, wind indicators, and lights must be removed from the mast. Carpet should be provided for the mast at the points of tie down. Expect some chafing at these points. If the mast is painted, it is almost impossible to keep the paint from chafing. The carrier will not pay to repaint masts if chafing occurs. Do not secure the mast to the boat, as there is a space on the carriers trailer for the mast. Should the mast be secured to the boat, the carrier will not be responsible for any resulting damage to the mast or the boat?
Remove all propellers, flag masts, lights, outriggers, antennas, etc.
If, your power boat is low enough to ship with the flying bridge on, remove all lights, wheels, masts and windshields that protrude over the bridge. All Plexiglas should be removed and packed below with a cargo blanket. If your power boat is not low enough to ship with the flying bridge on, you will need to have a cradle built for the bridge to be shipped in on the forward deck or cockpit area. Every point touching the deck or rails must be sufficiently padded. Remove all electronics and valuable items from the bridge, pack securely, and store below.
If you have any questions, Please give us a call.
Ashley Bulluck
Logistics Coordinator
Gulf Express International, Inc.
1810 Garfield Street
Hollywood FL 33020
ph: 954-589-0170
fax: 954-589-2855
makingwaves@gulfexpressintl.com
www.gulfexpressintl.com
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