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Boat Transport Checklist
- All items inside your boat such as galley utensils, plates, cups and personal gear MUST be stored and properly secured.
- All ports, hatches and windows MUST be locked and the locking device taped over. Cabinet doors, drawers and all lockers within the craft MUST be closed and secured.
- Personal items and equipment MUST be itemized and verified by our driver prior to shipment. We cannot assume responsibility for missing items not fully accounted for in writing.
- Safety considerations dictate that all fuel, water and holding tanks MUST be empty or as nearly empty as possible. Paint, paint thinner and other hazardous materials CANNOT be shipped. The battery cables MUST be disconnected from the battery.
- If mounted in any way that exposes them to damage or theft, equipment such as radios, antennas, depth finders, compasses and other electronic gear MUST be removed. Tops and side curtains should be removed prior to transport to prevent water damage to vinyl or canvas covers. We are not responsible for canvas covers or tops that remain topside during shipment.
- A cradle (if used to transport) should fit the exact contour of your hull and be in good condition. Your craft MUST also be well secured to the cradle. We do not assume responsibility for damage attributed to carrying devices such as cradles or boat trailers when they a refurnished on behalf of the shipper.
- Plastic and Plexiglas flying bridge windshields and windscreens should be removed and stored inside the craft.
- SAILBOATS: Standing rigging, turnbuckles, mastheads and bow lights, antennas, spreaders, wind indicators, wires and mast winches should all be removed from the mast (after it is unstepped and prior to transport). We are not liable for damage attributable to rubbing or chafing by equipment left on the mast during transport.
- Deposits of road dirt/film will most likely occur during the transport of your boat. We are not responsible for the cleaning of the craft to remove dirt/film, snow or ice.
- During winter months, boats MUST be completely winterized (including engines, toilets and water systems). Masts MUST be completely wrapped.
- After a joint inspection of the cabin, we encourage the shipper or his agent to lock and secure the cabin. The keys may be sealed in an envelope and kept by the shipper or agent. If the cabin is secure at delivery, we are not responsible for interior damage or shortages.
- Shrink-wrap may keep the boat protected from the elements, but is also prevents a proper inspection. The carrier is not responsible for damage and shortages under the shrink-wrap if it is intact at destination. Shrink-wrap may tear while transporting the boat. If this occurs in transit, the torn material may cause beating and chafing damage to the boat. We are not responsible for shrink-wrap damage.
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