Planning for Motorboat Transport to Italy
Shipping your boat overseas could be virtually more of pain than you care to deal with. If you’re planning to move it all the way to Europe (Italy, for example) – let’s just say it could be a challenge. Nonetheless, with the right company handling the freight and the proper preparations done by you, the transfer can be rapid, expedient and simple. The overseas boat transport firm will handle most of the large details, leaving you readying of the motorboat. Here are some
useful points on what you can do to ensure the most suitable for your motorboat transport to Italy.
• Have the boat ready at the designated time. This will help the drivers to stay on their schedule and not have to charge you for additional time.
• Make sure you do an accurate work of measuring your motorboat when you call for your initial quote as this will ensure you get the most accurate quote and will also tell the drivers what they’re dealing with and provide the proper machinery.
• Inquire on important things such as do they shrink-wrap the motorboat, will they assist with getting it ready or reassembly, do they need special equipment for offloading your motorboat and how payment works before you’ve hired the company.
• Make sure all unfastened items and valued possessions are taken away from the boat before it’s ready to be put on a truck. This includes anchors, exterior electronics, framework, outriggers and any other valuables that may disappear or cause damage during transfer.
• Make certain the water and fuel tanks are emptied as much as possible. During winter season, pumps, water systems and a\c units should be drained of all water.
• Batteries need to be isolated with all unfastened wires tied down for safety.
Any loose things left inside the boat should be anchored down and taped.