Saturday, February 3, 2018

The Details On Boat Transportation

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By James Powell


With shipping season quickly approaching, many owners are finding themselves in need of quality, reliable Small ship Transport services. There can be any number of reasons for an owner to need to move his or her vessel from one place to another, but in all cases, safe small yacht transport is a top priority. The following article will lead us through the theme what you need to know about small boat transportation services.

When yacht owners need to hire a small dinghy transport service, consider working with Flagship Specialized Shippers. Many owners may already know Flagship Specialized Shippers as reliable shippers of large or oversized vessels, but the company is also able to move smaller vessels from place to place. This service is provided by the company that knows what it is doing.

So you need to use sources like Google maps, BBB, CitySearch and any other website's that will come up under that company's profile. Now transportation is expensive so you don't want to have extra cost from damage in transporting your boat involved. Taking a company word for anything is not always the best approach in deciding in you will pick it is always best to use independent sources.

It is important, however, that owners understand that their boat trailers must be road worthy before the service can be scheduled. Flagship Specialized Shippers offers cruiser owners a free guide to trailer safety which they encourage owners to download. If a trailer is simply not up to standards, or if the owner does not have a trailer, arrangements can be made with FSS for delivery on one of their in-house trailers.

For those considering any type of small boat transport this season, it is wise to go over the trailer. Some of the most important parts of the trailer to examine before using the yacht trailer are the wheel bearings. Generally, if wheel bearings have not been serviced in the last six months they should be serviced before using the trailer for transport purposes.

As a trailer moves down the road, the bearings will build up extreme heat which can cause a failure if the bearings have not been properly serviced. Trailers that have been exposed to salt water are especially at risk as salt water is corrosive and can break down bearing grease easily. Owners should also examine the wiring and lighting systems to ensure that all lights, including brake lights and turn signals, are working properly.

It is always a good practice to examine the coupler closely as well. A weak or broken coupler can cause dangerous conditions if it fails while the trailer is in use. Tires should be inspected and repaired or replaced if needed. And, of course, inspecting and testing the brakes should be performed before each and every use, but especially before scheduling a small boat transport service.

Any reliable small boat transport service will want to ensure that the trailer is safe for use during the haul. Even small occurrences while on the road can lead to devastation. Ensuring the trailer is safe is therefore priority for everyone who wishes to have a safe, uneventful trip.




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