Shipping Do's and Don'ts

Do's:

• Be patient; from wire transfers to shipping times.  All can vary and patience helps smooth the transactions along.
• Make sure all pre-shipment information is correct.  Changing customs documentation can be very costly during the course of the shipment.
• Get accurate measurements of your boat prior to requesting your quote.  Your final invoice will be determined based upon the overall volume of your cargo (cubic meters).
• Clean the boat inside and out thoroughly prior to shipment.
• Make sure all items inside the boat are stowed securely for the shipment. Including cabin doors and cabinets.
• Check the condition of your trailer before delivery to the port. Flat tires can be costly to repair mid-shipment and can cause delays.
• Shrinkwrap keeps prying eyes away.
• Propellers have been known to be an item of great value. It is best to remove them and place them inside the boat prior to the shipment.
• Drain and Disconnect Policy – Batteries must be disconnected and fuel must be drained down to a maximum of a 1/8 of a tank.
• Insurance is not required but is recommended; please ask for a rate at the time of your quotation.
• Find a reputable Customs Agent in your country to help you with your import.
• Have updated photos of the boat/s at the time of shipment.
• Ask as many questions as you would like.  We are here to help.

Don'ts:

• Leave loose articles of value in the boat exposed.
• Forget to strap the boat securely to the trailer and stow all loose items.
• Forget to have your boat/s CLEANED.
• Try and import your shipment without the assistance of a Customs Broker.
• Wait until the boat arrives at the destination to pay for the freight charges.
• Be impatient; wire transfers can take up to 5-7 business days in some cases and shipping time vary from 15 days all the way to as much as 70 days.