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A yard move, a cross-state relocation, a hurricane haul-out with a storm on the clock: boat transport is a trust business. Hydraulic trailers, real insurance, DOT permits handled, and photos at load and splash are the marks of the pros.
Between the Miami Beach Marina at Government Cut and the docks lining Indian Creek and the Venetian Islands, Miami Beach boats sit in salt water all year and show it fast without regular care. Boats here spend their lives on Biscayne Bay, Government Cut, and Indian Creek, and local pros who know these docks, ramps, and marinas are worth finding once and keeping forever.
Price ranges tracked in our South Florida Marine Service Price Index.
Local moves commonly run $350 to $800 depending on size and distance. Long hauls price per loaded mile, roughly $3 to $6, plus permits for beam over 8.5 feet.
Reputable haulers carry cargo insurance specifically covering your boat in transit. ShipShape verifies each transporter's insurance annually. Ask for the certificate; good operators expect it.
Before the season. Haulers' storm lists fill by June, and once a storm has a name you are competing with every boat in the county. A standing arrangement beats a panic call.
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