Moving a boat without getting it wet sounds simple. In practice, overland boat transport in Florida involves logistics, equipment, and regulations that most boat owners underestimate. Here's everything you need to know.
What Is Overland Boat Transport?
Overland boat transport means hauling your vessel by road on a trailer, pulled by a truck. It differs from on-water towing — which we don't provide. This is a land-only operation from pickup to destination.
When Is Overland Transport the Right Choice?
- The vessel is too damaged or non-functional for safe on-water movement
- You need to move between locations not connected by navigable water
- You want to avoid the risk of an on-water haul
- You're relocating dry storage, changing marinas, or sending to a repair yard
- Before a hurricane: Moving inland to dry storage is one of the best ways to protect your vessel — call us early, demand surges dramatically as storms approach
How the Process Works
Quote
Tell us your vessel's length, beam, weight, origin, and destination. We quote the job and schedule pickup.
Site Assessment
We assess pickup location accessibility — dock access, crane or travel lift availability, road clearance for equipment.
Loading and Securing
We load the vessel onto appropriate trailer equipment and secure it properly with blocking, strapping, and protective padding.
Transport and Delivery
We transport your vessel and offload it safely. We communicate throughout any multi-hour or multi-day transport.
What Size Boats Can We Transport?
We transport all vessel sizes — from small personal watercraft to large yachts. Boats over approximately 14 feet wide or 14 feet tall may require oversize permitting. Contact us with specific dimensions for equipment planning.
Permits and Wide Load Requirements
Florida requires oversize load permits for loads exceeding 8.5 ft wide, 13.5 ft tall, or 65 ft combined length. We handle all permit applications as part of our service. Wide loads may require pilot cars and daylight-only travel on certain routes — we plan routes and timing accordingly.
What Does Overland Boat Transport Cost?
- Short haul under 50 miles: $400 – $900
- Medium haul 50–200 miles: $800 – $2,500
- Long haul 200+ miles statewide: $2,000 – $5,000+
Hurricane Prep Transport — Act Early
Call us immediately when a storm is in the forecast:
- 5+ days out: Easy scheduling, normal pricing
- 3–4 days out: Demand increasing, book quickly
- 1–2 days out: High demand, may not be available
- Day of storm: Transport is not safely possible
Need Overland Boat Transport?
We transport vessels anywhere in Florida. Free quote — call Kenneth directly.
