- Empty fuel and water.
- Paint thinner, paint and other hazardous substances cannot be shipped, remove them.
- Disconnect all battery cables.
- Remove any device or fixture that extends beyond the hull of the vessel such as antennas, radar, compasses or depth sounders. These devices should be secured inside the vessel for shipping.
- Remove the plug from the craft.
- If you are moving the boat during the winter months, then you need to winterize the engine, toilets, the water systems or any other weather sensitive device on the vessel.
- Cabinet doors, drawers and all lockers within the boat should also be closed and secured. Close and lock all ports, hatches and windows and then tape over the locking devices themselves. Store and secure Plastic and Plexiglas windshields below.
- When moving a sail boat, Remove all standing rigging, lights, spreaders, wind indicators and all other types of mast rigging prior to transport.
- Additional shipping preparations for sailboats include removal of all standing rigging, turnbuckles, masthead and bow lights. Antennas, spreaders, wind indicators, wires and mast winches should all be removed from the mast after it has been unstepped.
- Deposits of road dirt and tar occur during shipment. Proper Shrink-wrapping your boat can prevent this.
- All personal belongings should be removed from the boat before transport. These include cash and valuables, clothing, sporting goods or any other materials that are not part of the vessel.
- Make a written itemized list of all personal belongings and equipment. The driver should verify the list with you prior to shipment.
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