HOW TO PREPARE YOUR BOAT FOR TRANSPORT

• Masts must be lowered and secured to the deck. Booms and spinnaker poles should either be placed down below or securely fastened to the deck.

• All canvas must be removed and frames secured.

• All warps, fenders, life rings and other loose items on deck should be stowed. Anchors should be secured.

• Hatches, doors and windows should be secured.

• The radar dome itself should be removed and placed in the cabin. Light masts should be lowered. Wind generators and flybridge windscreens should be removed and safely stored. Aerials should be lowered.

• Water tanks and bilges should be drained.   Fuel level should be minimalised.  Water, gas, electric and fuel supplies should be switched off.

• Hazardous or flammable materials must be removed.

• Tenders on davits and outboards on brackets should ideally be removed and stowed below deck. If left attached they should be properly secured.

• Outdrives and outboards should be fully raised.

• If the transport involves crossing an international border customs clearance will be required. We can assist you in arranging all of the necessary paperwork.  For international transport boat keys must be left with the driver.

All of the above must be carried out by the owner (or their representative) prior to the day of transport. Please contact us prior to the move date if you need further advice on the preparation required. If the boat is not adequately prepared for transport then you will incur additional costs if our drivers need to wait or carry out preparation work themselves. For more information please call Lymington Lymington 01590 390490 or Plymouth 01752 911910 or email info@ukboattransport.com.