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Whether it is a yard move, a cross-state relocation, or 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.
From Biscayne Bay sandbars to Haulover's chaos to the Miami River yards, Miami is the highest-volume boating market in Florida and the proving ground for every marine trade. Boats here spend their lives on Biscayne Bay, Government Cut, and the Miami River, and local pros who know these docks, ramps, and marinas are worth finding once and keeping forever.
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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