Boat Transport Resources
Boat Manufacturers
Boatyards, Shipyards and Marinas
New Boat Dealers / Yacht Brokers
Prep Guides
Float Plan
Boat Names
Boat Shows
Publications
Freight Forwarders for Ocean Shipping
Boat Ramps
Boat Moving Prep Guides
Preparing your boat or yacht for transport is one of the most vital steps to ensuring a successful boat transport without any delays. Please download the FREE Boat Prep Guides to get your vessel ready for moving day.
Boat Prep Guide (PDF)
Boat Prep Checklist (PDF)
Float Plan
t’s a good idea whenever you’re planning a boat trip to file a float plan with someone who’s staying behind who you can depend on to notify authorities should you not check in or return as planned. Download the FREE Float Plan, and be safe. (USCG-Float-Plan.pdf, 406KB)
Boatyards, Shipyards and Marinas
During the course of thousands of overland boat deliveries all around North America, our drivers and dispatchers have learned which dealers, shipyards and marinas are the most accommodating. Here are some of our favorites:
ANDERSON'S (www.andersonsboatyard.net) Northern California
BASIN MARINE (www.basinmarine.brilogy.com) Southern California
BAY YACHT & SHIP (www.bay-ship.com) Northern California
BERT JABINS YACHT YARD (www.bjyy.com) Maryland
CHANNEL ISLAND, Oxnard, CA (www.ChannelIslandsHarbor.org) Southern California
CRACKER BOYS, Riviera Beach, FL (www.CrackerBoyBoatworks.com) South Florida
DERECKTOR-GUNNELL (www.derecktor.com) South Florida
DRISCOLL'S MISSION BAY (www.driscoll-boats.com) Southern California
ELDEAN'S (www.eldean.com) Michigan
EMBREE MARINE, St. Petersburg, FL - West Central Florida
GASPARILLA MARINA (www.gasparillamarina.com) Southwest Florida
IRISH BOAT SHOP (www.irishboatshop.com) Michigan
ISLAND COVE MARINA (www.islandcove.com) Tennessee
J&J MARINE FABRICATING (www.jj-marine.com) Massachusetts
JONES BOAT YARD (www.jonesdrydock.com) South Florida
KEEFE KAPLAN MARITIME (www.kkmi.com) Northern California
MOBILE SHRINK WRAP (www.mobileshrinkwrap.com) West Central Florida
NELSON'S (www.nelsonsmarine.com) Northern California
NEW ENGLAND BOAT WORKS (www.neboatworks.com) Rhode Island
NEWPORT SHIPYARD (www.newportshipyard.com) Rhode Island
NORSEMAN (www.norsemanshipbuilding.com) South Florida
PALMER JOHNSON (www.palmerjohnson.com) Wisconsin
PIPEWELDERS (www.pipewelders.com) South Florida
PROGRESSIVE (www.progressiveboatyard.com) West Central Florida
SAILOR'S WHARF (www.sailorswharf.com) West Central Florida
SALMON BAY MARINE ( www.salmonbaymarina.com)
SALT CREEK BOATWORKS (www.saltcreekboatworks.com) West Central Florida
SASSY'S MARINE, Michigan
SEABROOK SHIPYARD (www.seabrookshipyard.com) Texas
SEAVIEW EAST & WEST (www.seaviewboatyard.com) Washington
SNEAD ISLAND Palmetto, FL West Central Florida
SOUTH BAY BOAT YARD (www.southbayboat.com) Southern California
SVENDSEN'S (www.svendsens.com) Northern California
TIDEWATER YACHT SERVICE (www.tysc.com) Baltimore, MD
TOLEDO BEACH (www.toledobeachmarina.com) Michigan
TORRESON MARINE (www.torresen.com) Michigan
VIKING BOATWORKS (www.vikingboatworks.com) West Central Florida
Boat Names
The ritual of naming and blessing new boats goes back thousands of years. The seas were always viewed with fear and a good dose of superstition, and naming a boat was considered by some a sign of respect. Consult this extensive list if you’re looking for a clever, creative or memorable boat name.
Publications
Owner Operators Trucking Magazine (www.overdrivedigital.com)
Digital magazine developed to publish the trucking industry’s leading product and regulatory information.
Freight Forwarders for Ocean Shipping
During the course of delivering thousands of boats all around North America, our drivers and dispatchers have learned which shipyards and marinas are the most accommodating. These are some of our favorites:
EUROPEAN OCEAN FREIGHT (www.shipeof.net)
ROGERS & BROWN (www.rogers-brown.com)
PANALPINA (www.panalpina.com)
Other Links:
NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association)
CMTA (Connecticut Marine Trades Association)
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