Planning for Motorboat Transport to Italy
Transporting your yacht internationally may be almost more of headache than you want to handle. If you're getting ready to transport it all the way to Europe (Italy, for example) - you really have your work cut out for you. However, with the proper firm handling the transport and the proper arrangements made by you, the transition can be rapid, convenient and easy. The overseas boat transport firm will handle the big picture, leaving you readying of the motorboat. Here are some
useful pointers on what you can do to guarantee the best possible for your motorboat transport to Italy.
• Get the motorboat ready at the designated time. This will help the drivers to stay on their schedule and not have to charge you for extra services.
• Make certain you do an accurate job of measuring your motorboat when you call for your initial price as this will make sure you get the most accurate quote and will also tell the drivers what they're handling and provide the appropriate machinery.
• Find out essential details such as do they shrink-wrap the yacht, will they assist with preparation or putting it back together, do they need special equipment for unloading your boat and how payment works before you've hired the company.
• Make sure all unsecured items and valued possessions are removed from the yacht before it's ready to be loaded. This includes ballasts, exterior electronics, antennae, outriggers and any other valuables that could get lost or do accidental damage during transit.
• Make certain the water and fuel tanks are drained as much as you can. During cold weather, pumps, water units and air conditioning systems should be drained of all water.
• Batteries need to be taken out with all unfastened cables tied for safety.
Any loose things left inside the boat should be anchored down and secured with tape.