How loading works
A hydraulic trailer slides under the boat and lifts it off its stands. The transporter needs clear space around the boat and firm ground.
What to tell us
- Keel type and draft, for sailboats
- Whether it sits on stands, blocks, or a cradle
- Whether the cradle goes with the boat
- Access: fences, trees, and other boats nearby
Boatyards
If the boat is in a yard, the yard may prefer to use its own lift. We coordinate with them.
Safety first
Do not adjust or remove stands yourself. Stands hold a lot of weight, and moving them can let a boat shift. The transporter handles it.
Ground conditions
Soft ground after rain can make loading unsafe. We may reschedule until the ground is firm.
Backyard boats
Boats on stands in backyards need clear access: gate width, overhead wires, and trees all matter. Measure the gate if you can.
Questions
Can my cradle go with the boat?
Often, yes. Tell us so the transporter can plan.
The boat is in my backyard. Is that a problem?
Not usually, if a truck and trailer can reach it.
Do I need to remove the stands?
No. Leave them in place until the boat is loaded.
My boat has been on stands for ten years. Can it still be moved?
Usually, yes. Tell us about the hull condition.
Do you take boats on homemade cradles?
Yes. Tell us what it sits on.