BOAT TRANSPORT UK & EUROPE

FULLY INSURED | SAFE, RELIABLE SERVICE

Specialist transport for vessels over 2,700 kg

Bespoke and reliable across the UK and Europe

YOUR BOAT MOVING EXPERTS

Established in 2005, we specialise in heavy boat transport for vessels weighing over 2,700 kg, covering the UK and Europe with fully insured, compliant haulage. We offer boat moving services across England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark and the rest of Europe. We also operate larger low loader trailers which are ideal for carrying flybridge motor cruisers and deep keel yachts.

SAFE BOAT HAULAGE ACROSS UK AND EUROPE

We aim to make the whole process of transporting your boat as easy and straightforward as possible. As we are boat owners ourselves, you can rest assured that your vessel is in the safest of hands. We have vast experience in boat haulage in virtually every European country, including providing all the relevant paperwork, permissions and escort cars required for wide load boat transport. We can arrange the customs clearance required when moving boats in and out of the EU. We will liaise with the loading and unloading points to ensure that your move goes smoothly and keep you regularly updated on progress. We have Goods In Transit insurance up to £200,000 which can be extended if required.

MODERN FLEET OF VEHICLES, EXPERIENCED DRIVERS

Our professional, friendly drivers will safely transport your boat by road to its next destination, whether that is in the UK or across Europe. They are experienced at loading and transporting all types of motor cruisers and sailing yachts. We operate a modern fleet of Mercedes tractor units and air suspension boat trailers to give your boat a cushioned ride.

BOAT TRAILERS

Our equipment and trailers are designed specifically for vessels weighing over 2,700 kg, ensuring stability, compliance, and safe handling throughout transport. Our specialist boat trailers are all fitted with adjustable supports to fit motor boats and sailing yachts up to 50ft in length. Our range includes a small rig for easier access into tight locations which is especially useful in parts of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset & Hampshire.

COMPETITIVE PRICING FOR TRADE CUSTOMERS & PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS

We offer a reliable and competitively priced boat moving service across the UK and Europe. Our boat transportation customers comprise both private individuals and trade customers including; boat builders, marinas and numerous yacht brokers. We are proud of the relationships developed with our customers over the years and regularly get asked to collect new boats from the European factories and take boats in and out of the Southampton boat show.

ABNORMAL LOAD ESCORT

We offer abnormal load escort services across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Sussex and the rest of Great Britain.

For more information please call us in Lymington on 01590 452055 or Plymouth on 01752 687700 or email info@boat-transportation.co.uk.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • “I contacted South West Boat Transport after purchasing a boat in Essex and needing it delivered to Poole as soon as possible. They managed to fit me in the very same week, which I was over the moon about.

    They did an amazing job and kept me in the loop the whole time, updating me on pickup timing and calling to let me know when the boat was being delivered.

    I would highly recommend this company to anyone who needs boat transport. Thank you all so much, Josh.”

  • “Excellent all round service. Felt very comfortable during the lifts, a very professional job well done.”

  • We recently used South West Boat Transport to move our new boat from Pentonhook to Swansea, and the service was outstanding from start to finish.

    Everything was handled with great professionalism and care, giving us complete peace of mind throughout the journey. Communication was excellent at every stage, keeping us fully informed along the way.

    We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend South West Boat Transport to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy service.

BENEFITS OF USING OUR SERVICES

  • We offer very competitive prices with no hidden extras. All prices include Goods In Transit insurance.

  • We have extensive experience within the industry and always provide a high level of customer service. Our team of drivers are professional and reliable with years of experience in boat and yacht transport. We will keep you regularly informed and up to date throughout the whole moving process.

  • Our bespoke boat trailers with built in cradles for motor boats and yachts are fitted with ABS, electronic stability control and air suspension to give your boat a comfortable ride.  We have a compact rig to allow us to reach difficult to access locations and low ground clearance trailers which are ideal for carrying large motor cruisers and fin keel yachts.

  • As well as boats, we transport other marine items such as moulds, keels, cradles and masts.  We also move a wide range of non-marine items including shepherd huts, saunas, mobile toilet blocks and small plant.

  • We are a member of the Road Haulage Association - RHA, so always up to date with the latest industry specific legislation.

  • We aim to process all boat or yacht transport quotes within 24 hours, usually less. Our services are often available at short notice, 7 days a week, making sure your boat can be transported by road at a time best for you.

If you require guidance on how to prepare your boat for road transport, please refer to our boat transport preparation guidelines.

For more information about our boat transport service across the UK and Europe, please call us in Lymington on 01590 452055 or Plymouth on 01752 687700 or email info@boat-transportation.co.uk. We are always happy to give help and advice.

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WHERE HAVE WE TRANSPORTED BOATS BY ROAD

Over the 19+ years that we have been transporting boats by road, we have helped many boat owners, boat brokers, boat dealers and others to move their boats and yachts right across the UK, Ireland, Mainland Europe and Scandinavia. Below is a list of just a few of the boats that we have moved: 

  • Moody 42 from Portishead, Bristol to Faro, Portugal

  • Cranchi Mediterranee 50 from Chichester, West Sussex to Gothenburg, Sweden

  • Sadler 34 from Lymington, Solent to Plymouth, Devon

  • Bayliner 2855 from Poole, Dorset to Palma, Majorca, Spain

  • Contessa 32 from Southampton, Hampshire to Oostende, Belgium

  • F&C 44 from Alicante, Spain to Pwllheli, Wales

  • Macwester 26 from Portsmouth, Hampshire to Rhodes, Greece

  • Princess 415 from Torquay, Torbay to Lerwick, Shetland Isles

  • Hanse 355 from Cowes, Isle of Wight to Kiel, Germany

  • Rinker 280 from Helsinki, Finland to Dartmouth, Devon

  • Glastron 279 from Falmouth, Cornwall to Largs, Scotland

  • Broom 37 from Swansea, Wales to Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Nimbus 405 from Hamble, Hampshire to Portland, Dorset

  • Marieholm Folkboat from Fowey, Cornwall to Canvey Island, Essex

  • Fairline Targa 39 from Denia, Spain to Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Beneteau First 35 from London to Port Napoleon, France

  • Hillyard 5 ton from Brighton, East Sussex to Rome, Italy

  • Bavaria 39 from Cardiff, Wales to Stockholm, Sweden

  • Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 from Menorca, Spain to Portland, Dorset

  • Jeanneau Merry Fisher 925 from Christchurch, Dorset to Geneva, Switzerland

  • Rival 32 from Weston Super Mare, Somerset to Oslo, Norway

  • Swan 47 from Dover, Kent to Koper, Slovenia

  • Westerly Centaur from Salcombe, Devon to Lake Balaton, Hungary

  • Arvor 280 from Oban, Scotland to Zadar, Croatia

  • Doral Prestancia from Varna, Bulgaria to La Rochelle, France