Yacht and Boat Shipping

A yacht is not lifted twice — the first lift has to be right. One mistake in where the slings sit leaves a mark on the hull that polishing will not remove. So we start from the lifting plan before the crane touches anything.

How do we ship a yacht?

1. A lifting plan: We set the sling points from the boat’s weight distribution and the builder’s drawing, not by eye.
2. The lift: Wide fabric slings that spread the load over a broad area of the hull, with guide lines that stop rotation.
3. The cradles: Wooden supports lined with felt that hold the hull by its curve without pressing it.
4. Securing: Lashing straps to the platform rings, with their tension checked throughout.
5. Covering: A cover that protects against salt and sun for the whole sea voyage.
6. Delivery: Lowering at the arrival marina to the same standards.

Shipping methods available

• On the deck of a cargo vessel — the most used for mid-sized yachts.
• Inside a container — for small boats and jet skis, once whatever can be dismantled has been.
• Semi-submersible vessels — for large yachts, arranged by route and season.

What we need from you

• The length, beam, height and empty weight.
• The builder’s lifting-point drawing, if available.
• Ownership and registration documents.
• The departure marina and the arrival marina.
• Clear photos of the hull from both sides and the bow.

The day before shipping

Fuel is drained to the permitted level, batteries disconnected, loose equipment on deck secured and openings closed. We do this with you or guide you through it.