A boat transport by road is precision work: hull shape, keel type, height above the loading well and the total weight determine which vehicle qualifies – and whether the transport runs permit-free or has to be planned as an abnormal transport. Speed Logistics transports sports boats, motor yachts, sailing boats and shipyard modules by direct transport: from the winter storage to the marina, from the shipyard to the buyer, within Germany, across Europe and to non-EU countries including customs clearance.
You give us the length, width, height (from the bottom of the keel), weight and hull shape – we check the vehicle choice and permit situation and prepare a no-obligation fixed-price quote within a few hours.
From trailer boat to abnormal transport
- Smaller sports boats and motorboats on the boat trailer or the loading area – often within standard dimensions
- Larger motor and sailing yachts on the low-loader with loading well, stored on keel blocks and hull supports
- Shipyard modules, hulls and superstructures as project-based single transports
- For over-width or over-height: abnormal transport with special permit, route survey and – if required by conditions – an escort vehicle
From about 2.55 m width or 4 m total height, a transport leaves the standard dimensions; many sailing yachts and larger motorboats are above that. We apply for the permits for you and plan the lead times realistically. Which route is the right one depends, besides the dimensions, also on the road: narrow village throughways or low bridges can rule out a route that looks short on the map – this check we take on when preparing the quote.
Preparing the boat
Well prepared, a boat loads faster and more safely: on sailing boats, lower the mast and standing rigging and pack them separately, dismantle or secure bimini, gear carriers and antennas, close hatches and cover, remove loose equipment from the interior, drain tanks as far as possible. We document the condition of the hull at pickup; storage is on keel blocks and padded supports, lashed over suitable points without pressure on sensitive hull areas. For inboards it is additionally advisable to close seacocks and disconnect batteries.
Crane, slipway and scheduling
The lifting is usually done by the marina or shipyard using a crane or travel lift – we coordinate the appointments so that vehicle and lifting gear come together without waiting times. As a direct run the boat stays on the same vehicle from the crane to the destination crane; the dispatch team is reachable continuously during the transport, and for the handover a single contact on site who countersigns the condition is enough.
Seasonal dates are best planned early: in spring and autumn, when half of Europe is launching or hauling out, crane slots in the marinas and permit windows are quickly booked up. Whoever enquires about transport and crane appointment a few weeks before the desired date has the free choice; short-notice runs we dispatch where dimensions and permit situation allow.
Boat transport abroad and to non-EU countries
Whether Adriatic marina, Turkish coast or North Africa: we run boats across Europe and to non-EU countries – including export declaration, border clearance and customs clearance from EXW to DDP. Costs depend on dimensions and weight, permit effort, distance and crane times; depending on lane and lead time we give a no-obligation guide-value range and, after data check, a transparent fixed price.