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South West Boat Transport (Devon)

Boat transport in Devon for boat or yacht delivery UK or overseas transportation based in Devon We offer a reliable, competitively priced boat and yacht transportation service across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe & Scandinavia. Our professional, friendly drivers are experienced at loading and transporting all types of sail and power boat including sport boats, motor cruisers, fin keel yachts and bilge keel yachts, fishing boats and catamarans. Our new custom built �mini� artic allows easy access to out of the way locations, especially useful in parts of Devon & Cornwall. You can be rest-assured that your vessel is in the safest of hands. We have vast experience in boat haulage in virtually every European country including providing all the relevant paperwork, permissions and escort cars required for wide load boat transport. We have comprehensive insurance upto �300,000 (extendible if required). Our boat transportation customers include private individuals who may have either just bought a boat that needs transporting or just fancy moving their boat to a new location. We also serve many trade customers including boat builders, marinas and numerous yacht brokers and are proud of the relationships developed with our customers over the years.

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Halcyon Yachts is one of the UK’s leading yacht delivery companies. Whether you have a sailing yacht or motor boat, a super yacht or a family cruiser, you can ALWAYS trust Halcyon Yachts to deliver with care and professionalism.

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or higher

Comprehensive delivery insurance

Yacht tracking facility

24 hour engineer service

Professional service, delivering excellence as standard.

Our yacht delivery skippers are all qualified to RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or higher. Our yacht delivery crew are also highly experienced and qualified. We have an extensive network of sailors based around the UK and internationally. Halcyon Yachts ensures that all yacht deliveries are made safely, securely and with utmost respect of the owners wishes. We are on hand 7 days a week to help guide you through the delivery process and to ensure an excellent service from start to finish.

We do not charge for delays caused by the weather. We also have a full 24hr engineer support service which helps to ensure that any glitches are resolved quickly and cost effectively. Our yacht delivery Skippers and crew are meticulous and thorough and will take every step to ensure your boat arrives in the best possible condition. Decisions are always based on good seamanship and not pressures of time. The safety and well being of both yacht and crew are paramount.

Halcyon Yachts prestige

A prestige yacht delivery service that specialises in the delivery of larger and more luxurious yachts. If you own a yacht in excess of 50ft then this service is definitely for you. At Halcyon Yachts we have vast experience of vessels of all shapes and size, our prestige service recognises the additional skill set required when handling a more valuable and larger vessel. We have a select group of captains and crew that are extremely familiar with high tech modern systems and have the experience required with boat handling and seamanship on board prestigious and luxury yachts. Click the button below for more details. 

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Testimonials

What our clients say.

Best decision we made to employ Halycon, for a yacht delivery from the UK to Portugal. Couldn't fault the professionalism. Would highly recommend.

Having had Halcyon Yachts recommended to us by a friend who had used their services we engaged Halcyon Yachts to deliver our recently purchased Beneteau 331 from Bangor Marina in Northern Ireland to Falmouth Marina in Cornwall. We were very impressed with the helpful friendly service from initial contact with the office team to meeting the delivery crew upon arrival in Cornwall. By chance the Skipper selected was based not far from where we live, and we took the opportunity to meet with him prior to the voyage. Prior to the start of the voyage the Skipper made excellent decisions to find and take best advantage of a small weather window in the weather forecast. His decisions proved to be spot on. We are happy to recommend Halcyon Yachts because of their attention to detail and the fact that everything operated and worked as it should when they left Northern Ireland and everything operated and worked as it should upon handover in Cornwall.

This company offers a well-priced and truly professional service, highly recommended. They delivered our boat from Plymouth to Brightlingsea. Great skipper and crew.

Great service, great communication and video highlights of the trip.

Halcyon Yachts organised the delivery of our sailboat from the UK to France and all went very well. Very professional skippers. Highly recommend their custom delivery service.

We are really happy with the delivery.  Professionalism all the way, from booking to mooring at the delivery harbour.  Good communication all through the transport sail and a really trustful skipper and crew. I am happy to recommend Halcyon Yachts if you need transportation of your boat.

I found the whole experience to be thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. The skipper displayed great knowledge and calmness throughout the trip, whilst I had a great opportunity to learn and get to know the boat. I would absolutely recommend Halcyon for a professional and trustworthy delivery and I will use again in the future.

Extremely happy with Halcyon Yachts and their team for assisting me with the delivery of a 44 ft catamaran from Hamble to Kip Marina in Scotland. Flexible, professional, reliable and great value for money. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

I have used these guys a few times and they definitely are the team to use if you want prompt, safe efficient delivery of your yacht. Thanks Halcyon Yachts for a great service!

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Boat Transportation

We specialise in the transportation of boats under 3 ton and up to 28 foot, throughout the UK and across Europe. We can offer a fast, efficient, fully legal and economical service.

The recent delivery of a new bespoke triple axle trailer allows us to carry a wide variety of boats types, both motor boats and sailing boats. We also operate a triple axle flat bed trailer which is more suited to some boat shapes and is also used to piggy back your boat on its trailer if the roadworthiness of your trailer is in doubt.

RYA Qualified, with International Certification, Insured and with tachographs fitted. Under new legislation any business delivering your boat must now have a tachograph fitted, even just towing it on your trailer. Anyone offering a delivery service without this will not be insured in the event of a claim, and you also face the risk of having your boat seized at the roadside by VOSA (or the European equivalent) until you can arrange an alternative company to collect.

In the last year alone we have delivered to many places in the UK and well as ports and marinas in France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Greece, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Ireland, places such as Cannes, Dublin, St Tropez, Copenhagen, Nice, Cap d’Agde, Venice, Pornic, Trieste, Barcelona, La Rochelle, Alicante, Marseille, Torrevieja, Toulon, Marbella, Monaco, Deauville, Benalmadena, Brest, Beaulieu sur Mer, Antibes, Gruissan, Lake Geneva, Lake Garda, Lake Como, Gothenburg, and many more.

We offer boat transportation to private owners and businesses and our delivery and collection areas include:

Balearics // Belgium // France // Holland // Ireland // Portugal // Spain // UK

We are a small family-run business, specialising in boat transport and based in the South of England. We transport yachts, motor cruisers and workboats around the U.K. and all over Europe.

Being boat owners ourselves, we know exactly how much your boat means to you and how daunting a boat move can be. We have an experienced team managing all logistical arrangements including insurance, travel schedules, escorts and local authority permissions.

We work with private boat owners, manufacturers, distributors and brokers as well as marina operators.

Our coverage includes the UK, France, Spain, Portugal and Holland.

BOAT-SHIFT MARINE TRANSPORT LIMITED – IS A FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH STANDARDS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE. 

Our Services

Specialist Boat Transportation

Purpose-built trailers to suit all sizes

UK & European Boat Transportation

Over 12 years experience!

Boat Repair & Maintenance

Small repairs or dry dock maintenance

FREE Quotations

Let’s handle the whole move or part of it

Guy and Lois Wilkes

Boat-Shift was established in 2010 by Simon and Cheryl Butler. In 2022, Guy and Lois Wilkes took over the business.

Guy has been working in the Ports and Logistics industry for over 27 years and has been sailing yachts with his wife Lois for over 3 decades.

Guy & Lois along with the wider Boat-Shift team have a wealth of experience to look after your individual needs.

Planning Your Next Move?

No move too big or too small.

Specialist Boat Transport Company

We are a specialist marine transport company based in the Southeast of England. We transport yachts, motor cruisers and workboats around the U.K and all over Europe. Located with easy access to the channel port of Dover, we are ideally suited for boat transport to and from Belgium, France, Holland and Spain by road. We have specialist trailers that have all the necessary supports to safely carry all hull shapes. Our trailers are capable of carrying most types of boat and yachts.

Your next cruising area is nearer than you think….

Our speciality is Yacht and Motorboat transport to and from Belgium, Holland, France and Spain. We have regular deliveries of yachts and motorboats to and from the Mediterranean, Various types of boat moves to and from French and UK Canals, Yacht and boat transportation within the UK.

Pride in our Work

We take great pride in what we do best. Moving boats and yachts carefully, with knowledgeable and helpful staff. Our staff are boatowners themselves and have over 35 years of experience with all sorts of Yachts and Motorboats. This ensures safe loading of your vessel onto our trailers and right through the transportation process, so we deliver your pride and joy in one piece.

Safe UK and European Boat Transport

We can supply cradles for boats being shipped that can be made via our local engineer or sourced locally to us, ensuring complete safety for your boat during transit. We are able to prepare boats ready for transport and can arrange additional items like shrink wrap to add protection during transit.

Repair and Maintenance Services

We offer boat repair and maintenance services and advice through our close working relationship with SB Marine Engineering, who have a Volvo Penta trained engineer. We can offer services to prepare boats and yachts for transport, with vast experience in electrics and electronics, and would be more than happy to discuss any requirements. We are happy to move boats and yachts once in the water to the berth.

With Boat-Shift you are guaranteed of a personal, high-quality service tailored to your exact needs.

Customer Excellence

We keep in contact with the owner and departure or arrival points as necessary throughout the trip to ensure that the process is completed smoothly, with no time delays. All our trucks are GPS tracked and monitored throughout the journey.

We have some information on boat transport in France and Spain on our Transport Information page which will be of interest to anyone thinking of taking a boat to, or returning from the Med.

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Our Most Recent Boat Shifts

Repairs are complete. Just waiting for the wrap to be repaired on the new panels. ... See More See Less

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That looks better remi

It does look so much better

Those Eagle eyed followers will have noticed that in recent posts Remi was injured and missing some trim. This happend after some numptie decided to drive into him on a roundabout. Luckily the dash cam footage saved the day for us. I'm actually quite shocked at how proffesisional drivers are treated by car drivers and insurance companies. It's not a level playing field by a long way. Anyway, now with Dr Renault and being fixed over the Easter Break. ... See More See Less

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The Birchwood Challenger 380 was a popular model for this British Boatbuilder. The Hull has a medium to shallow vee shape from amidships back to the transom. This along with its fine entry shape gives for a comfortable ride in a head sea. This 1996 version is powered by 2 x Iveco 250hp diesel engines and has a folding radar arch for increased inland access (and helps us to get the overall height down for the road!!). After loading in Brundall on Monday morning, we delivered it to its new home at Portland Marina earlier today. Oh - and Remi the Renault has a friend...... Rubi the Renault from Slims Pilot Car Services who gave support and assistance on the way. ... See More See Less

To finish off the week, we collected this Princess 32 from Coastal Rides in Dover yesterday and transported it to Upton On Severn. Now on our way to Norfolk to prepare for next week!! The Princess Yachts story began at Newport Street in Plymouth in 1965. Ex-Naval officer David King and two friends started a company called Marine Projects. Their first model was named Project 31, and was built on the hull of a Senior 31 and fitted out in a rented shed. Marine Projects made huge advances over the following years and in 1969 launched the Princess 32 – the first model to bear the name. ... See More See Less

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Great , professional and reliable with insured and knowledgeable team Thanks again

You looked good going up the M40 yesterday 👍🏼

The Nimbus 280 Coupe was one of the smaller boats in the brands range when first launched and proved to be extremely popular with both first time buyers as well as those looking to down size. This example (which we loaded at R.K. Marine ) offers superb Scandinavian build quality and sea keeping characteristics. Now delivered to its new owners at Titchmarsh Marina ... See More See Less

And we (the owners) were highly satisfied with the service from BoatShift. Good progress reports and photos!

Wot, no sails?? Not a proper boat then! 😉

Boat-Shift will be attending the Horning Boat Show this year on Saturday 4th May. This is a great local event in Norfolk and always a fun day. Come along and visit our stand and see Remi the Renault. We are very pleased to be supporting the show and for more details on the display boats and other stands - visit the show website for more information horningboatshow.com/ ... See More See Less

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Might have to pop by on my travels and say hi, I heard Remi’s driver is very knowledgeable! Sarah 🙂

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This Sessa C35 looks superb, particularly with its grey wrap. A quick run down to Birdham Pool Waterside & Marina to ensure we were there for the tide so we could lift her out, and then an overnight stop and run up to Norfolk for delivery this morning to Norfolk Boat Sales in Brundall - I think you will need to be quick with this one!! ... See More See Less

We love The Netherlands! 🇳🇱. A captivating country with a rich tapestry of culture, history, and of course it goes without saying there are lots of Canals, Windmills, Dutch Cheese, and Stroopwafels!!! (I love these!) on these trips. We collected this Dutch built work boat from Nijmegen and delivery to Chatham Docks. We were pulled aside by the authorities on the way back, but all our paperwork and permits, trailer and truck were in order so a friendly wave and were were on our way to Calais in no time. Always good to test the paperwork and procedures occasionally. ... See More See Less

Great job See you at Dover again next week to collect the Princess recently sold by Coastalrides

A Damen built workboat?

Past your driver as she just deparded from Steenvoorde👌🏻

UK & Europe Transport Information

Boat moves within the uk.

Modern road transport is governed by so much ‘red-tape’, mainly for safety reasons. We always keep within the law and have a “clean” history. This can be tedious but we have to work around problems the same as any other business.

Membership of the Road Haulage Association means we are kept up to date with all legislation as it happens. We have a good working relationship with all the various forces, and service providers to ensure your transport day goes without a hitch

A good starting point is…How big is your boat?

• Loads up to 2.9m wide are classed as a normal load.
• Loads over 2.9m wide are classified as wide-loads.

If your boat is wider than this, then by law, we are required to notify the Police force in each county through which the route will pass. The Police require two clear working days notice together with the exact dimensions of the vehicle and load, the collection and delivery addresses, the date(s) of the move, and the route. The Police may delay the movement times in the interest of road safety or if it may hold up other road users. Providing accurate details to the Police not only ensures that there are no issues during transit but also that adequate Insurance cover is provided.

Sometimes we need to provide an escort vehicle for the load if the police require it, and boats over 3.5m wide require an assistant to travel with the load, either in the cab or in an escort vehicle. We have our own ‘Pilot’ or Escort Vehicle service for Wide loads that require escorting.

Height limits in the UK vary depending on the route taken. There is no legal limit, but the maximum overall ‘Safe’ height is 16’6″ (5M) . Most motorway bridges are at least this height. The maximum height will be measured once the boat is loaded onto the trailer. If any items that can be removed or lowered from the roof this will ensure that your traveling height is as low as possible, making routes easier to plan and keeping distance traveled lower. Depending on the type of boat, the maximum height available will vary.

Boat Moves within Europe (France and Spain)

Moving your boat by road to new cruising areas can be practical and cost effective if you like exploring faraway places but have limited time for protracted deliveries by sea. Our specialist low-loaders for transporting boats are highly sophisticated. The Mediterranean’s reputation and beauty of its scenery make it an attractive destination for international yacht transport. It’s calm waters, extended sailing season and the wealth of things to see and to do ashore make it an attractive proposition. In most parts of the Mediterranean, the sailing season extends from the end of March until November. It is possible to sail even in winter, but a careful eye has to be kept on the weather.

Rules for France

Normal – A ‘normal’ load is up to the standard width of a trailer (2.5mtrs wide and no more than 4mtrs high).

Convoi Exceptionnel – Anything over 2.5mtrs wide and/or more than 4mtrs high is classed as ‘Convoi Exceptionnel’.

Depending on the Category of the load being transported, one or more pilote cars may be required to accompany the vehicle in order to protect the load and warn other road users of an approaching Convoi.

A valid and up to date French pilote qualification is required by all escort drivers and the ability to speak and read French fluently. It is the Hauliers responsibility to arrange the pilote drivers to accompany the load from start to finish of the route.

Depending on the route, the permit may require additional escort assistance by the local police.

Whilst loads in Category 1 do not require a pilote vehicle, Category 2 vehicles require a pilote car if the load is over 3m wide and Category 3 vehicles require a pilote vehicle at the front and rear.

The loads are classified by size.

Cat 1 loads require a special permit and can only use certain roads. Some motorways can be used, but only within certain times and some junctions may be prohibited due to narrow toll booths. A maximum loaded height of 4.5m if autoroutes are used.

Cat 2 loads require escort vehicles to travel with them all the time and are subject to specific routes and times. The vehicle and load cannot travel on any autoroutes, and depending on the height the route can have hundreds of miles added, to bypass bridges that are too low, etc.

For both Cat 1 and Cat 2 loads in France, certain areas will not permit driving at night, whilst there are also a whole host of different ‘bans’, meaning we cannot transit towns and villages during certain hours. This can add considerable time and mileage to journeys.

Rules for Spain

The only routes we can use are specified on our permits, and we have a whole itinerary of permits that link up allowing us to make various journeys.

The standard width for a Cat 2 permit in Spain is 4.5m wide, still requiring the full use of a pilot vehicle.

General Notes

Generally in France and Spain, the bridge heights are lower. This requires the boat or yacht to sit as low as possible on the trailer, and any item that can be removed may need to be removed to allow a safe trip. (Flybridge screens, rails, etc)

When filling out the inquiry form it is important that we have as much information and as many dimensions as possible, so we can calculate the correct route, and to enable the paperwork to be filed in order that we can operate on the day without any problems.

Buying a new Boat or just wanting new cruising grounds?

There are many good reasons why when buying a new boat not to restrict the search to merely your local area. A wider search area will open up a larger variety of yachts, while fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may make prices in some other countries more favourable than those for vessels available locally.

Equally, you may want to move a boat you already own to a different area, either to explore new cruising areas, or sometimes we get requests as the result of a house or job relocation.

Boat transport can be a daunting process, but we can provide a hassle-free solution to moving your yacht by road. In some cases, the departure and end points of the route will point towards a particular solution. For example: a recent request to move a yacht from Spain back to the UK which in normal circumstances would involve a long voyage by sea, resulted in the owners (who felt this was beyond them due to their advancing years) taking the boat out in a port in Spain and then letting us cover the distance back to the UK by road (a weeks trip) on the back of our specialist trailer. A lot easier, and a lot quicker – allowing the owners quality time in Spain ashore at the end of their extended sailing holiday and the boat being back in the water on their return to the UK.

Often, yacht delivery by road can give an efficient alternative where time is limited or where there is not enough holiday time or crew to position the yacht to or from a particular cruising area.

Let’s Move Something Together

Follow our 3 step process below to get moving, start with our free quotation service, step 1 - things to consider & free quotation form.

• Please read the “Things to Consider”.
• Fill out our online quotation request (link below)
• We will get back to you with a price.
• Once you have agreed to this, we will book the dates.
• All of the information collected will enable us to carry out all of the necessary paperwork
• Please view our Conditions of Carriage HERE

Things to Consider

Cranes / Lifts

We normally leave the arrangement and payment of any cranes or Marina lifts to the owner. This arrangement service can be provided for a small fee, as getting both ends and all of the transport to tie up can sometimes be the most frustrating part of arranging transport! The whole package of lifting and transport will then be arranged and paid for by us, and payment for all services can be made to us, making easy work of arranging the day.

We have a specialist goods in transit policy that covers our service on an ‘all risks’ basis. This is the most comprehensive cover that can be applied. The standard value that we cover is £300,000. If your boat is over this value, a very small additional premium will be required to ensure full cover. It is still advisable to have full comprehensive insurance on your craft whilst in transit.

Boats traveling to Spain will require their policy document to be translated into Spanish. This will be provided by your insurer. The policy will be required to be shown to the ‘capitanerie’ or harbour master before the boat will be launched into the water.

For all boat moves, we will issue a Pro-forma invoice and require payment before the day. Payment should be made by a cheque or internet banking transfer (Funds must be cleared before the day). If arranged, we may accept cash when we arrive at the collection point. Invoices / Receipts will be sent to you if paid prior or on the receipt of cash on the day. We do not have card facilities at the moment.

You are more than welcome to be there on the day but it is not a necessity. We will ensure that your boat is signed for on our delivery note and any keys are collected and again signed for at the destination. We also check over the boat to ensure that it is safe to travel and that all fenders and warps are secured inside.

Note: Due to the fact that some marinas are located down small roads, many of these are lined with trees and bushes. We have had occasions where the hull (especially dark blue hulls) get marked by overhanging bush or tree branches. We would like to note that although this cannot be avoided in some cases, we make every effort to avoid such things. The branch markings do just rub off however and do not damage the hull in any way. We must, however, point out that we cannot accept liability for these marks.

Shrink wrapping will eliminate this if you are worried about it.

Step 2 - Boat Preparation

Before transport, we advise that you prepare to ensure a trouble-free trip. we advise that you carry out the following list below.

Preparation List

• Disconnect/Isolate batteries.
• Check and turn off all water and fuel tank valves.
• Remove any flammable substances – paints, thinners etc…
• Close and secure all windows and hatches.
• Close drawers and cupboards.
• Store and/or secure all loose items. (Internal/External)
• Remove and store ropes, fenders, life-rings etc.
• Remove canopies.
• Lower or remove any antennas or radar arches.
• Tilt up outdrive units for loading.
• Mast rigging and cabling must be removed or securely attached to the mast. Any wind instruments/Nav lights must be removed. Bottle screws should all be removed and stored safely on board

If you require to book our services to carry out this list, please advise us at the time of booking, this will ensure we have the necessary equipment to do so. Failure to carry out this list may mean that boat transport is delayed. Masts and rigging must be fully prepared for transport. This is usually carried out when the mast is removed. We will ensure the mast is secure on the boat or if placed on the trailer, but any ancillary parts, spreaders, and rigging will need to be secured. Removal of Navigation lamps, wind indicators or VHF antennas is also recommended.

Documentation

For boats traveling to or from France/Spain, we will require the original documents for the vessel, which we will also photocopy (for customs purposes). These documents are; Registration papers or SSR certificate. For boats traveling to or from France/Spain, we will require the original documents for the vessel, which we will also photocopy (for customs purposes).

These documents are; Registration papers or SSR certificate. Insurance (also translated into Spanish if the boat is going to Spain, your insurance provider will source this for you). VAT status (i.e. bill of sale or original purchase receipt showing that vat has been paid on the purchase of the boat).

We will also fill out an ‘International consignment note, or CMR note upon collection, this is a legal requirement for all European journeys.

Our driver will check over the boat to ensure safety whilst being transported, and will visually inspect the hull, topsides and drive gear for condition, and produce a report before the boat is loaded, which is to be signed by the customer or customers representative. The same check will be carried out at the arrival point, where again, the report will be signed by the driver and the customer. This ensures maximum safety for both you, the customer and for us, in the unlikely event of any damage occurring. We are fully Insured and are members of the Road Haulage Association, ensuring quality and safety.

Step 3 - UK & European Boat Transportation

You can rest assured that the safe transportation of your boat will be our top priority.

We have designed and built our own trailer that combines state of the art equipment together with a design specific for boat hulls.

This trailer features the latest electronic braking system available and giving the best safety guarantee a new system called RSP – Roll Stability Programming. If the electronic unit senses that the trailer starts to roll, the brakes of the trailer are automatically activated to prevent a trailer rollover. The build of this trailer meets and exceeds all the latest build specifications, ensuring the very best conditions to transport boats.

3 Axles on air suspension and an increase in weight carrying capacity. Larger boat size capacity with extending rear bumper and lit wide load side markers.

Together with our Renault Premium tractor units, this will give the smoothest ride for all boats. The trucks are equipped with 420hp or 440hp engine, a 16-speed gearbox, electronically controlled air suspension, an electronic anti-lock braking system (linked to the trailer) and an extra exhaust braking system, all allowing very smooth control and braking.

We really value your feedback. This will enable us to keep our services tailored to your needs. We would appreciate comments for the website too, so if we carry out transport for you, we would like to hear from you. We can then post photos of your boat or yacht being transported and it will give other people information on the service that we provide. Send us a note by clicking here.

Client Testimonials

“ Thank  you so much for the care you took in delivering my boat to Cambrils. I really appreciated the time you took to ensure proper loading, inspection, and scrutiny before setting off. Would recommend you without hesitation.”

Sea Ray 280 , Whitehaven to Cambrils

“Thank you so much for a first-class job well done! the boat is now safely on its new berth and looks great. Can’t wait for the weekend to get out to sea!

Many thanks once again.”

Sealine S42 'Tarka

“Absolutely brilliant job! No hassle at loading and unloading.

Very professional and on time! The boat could not have been in better hands. Would recommend Simon to anyone.”

“Thank you for conducting a very professional service. I am glad that I came across your information on the internet and that you were able to take care of my boat.

I will have no hesitation in recommending your services to any prospective boat movers and who knows, may have the opportunity to use your services again, myself.

Will be happy to send you a photo of her when she has arrived and in her new home.

With best wishes and many thanks.”

Princess 40 , Windsor to Dubai

“The service from Boat-Shift was excellent. Simon and his team were very flexible and able to adapt at short notice to the arrangements of the marinas at both ends of the trip. Melody is an old boat and I was a little anxious about the wear and tear of the journey, however, Simon delivered her safely and securely. The service from Boat-Shift is friendly and very professional and I would wholeheartedly recommend them – they are also very reasonably priced and so offer very good value.

Naturally, I will be happy to recommend you to others and would certainly contact you again”

“Highly professional service with everything planned to the last detail.

This made the delivery of our boat to Beaucaire, South of France and also the safe return of a second boat to Canvey Island, Essex excellent.

We would not hesitate to recommend boat shift to everyone, both in England and France and wish Simon all the best.

Thank you very very much”

Beaucaire , South of France - Canvey Island

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Boat Transport

Through our parent company South West Boat Transport we offer a professional boat transport and boat towing service anywhere in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Europe or Scandinavia.

* Any Boat upto 50ft

* Competitive Prices

* Professional & Experienced

* Fully Insured

* Available 7 days a week, often at short notice

For more information or to obtain a quotation, please visit www.boat-transportation.co.uk

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South West Boat Transport offer a professional boat transport service across the UK & Europe. We operate a ‘mini’ artic which is big enough to carry boats upto 40ft / 15 tons, yet small enough to access boatyards in hard to reach locations. Please call us for a very competitive quote.

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We’ve moved all kinds of boats from all kinds of locations to destinations throughout the Uk.

Our custom built vehicles, with air suspended trailers provide a safe and secure platform for the road transportation of yachts, motor cruisers, fishing and workboats.

We liaise with marinas & boatyards to plan collection & delivery. Where necessary, we deal with police and traffic agencies to facilitate the safe movement of abnormal loads.

We frequently  go beyond the normal procedures of boat transport, having collected boats from fields, backyards, industrial estates, gardens and even from remote Scottish islands!

We regard our customers as friends and receive a lot of  repeat business.

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Following a customer’s initial enquiry, we begin the meticulous planning  process that ensures a trouble free move for the boat, the owner and ourselves.

Initially a verbal contact will be made to establish a maximum and minimum price range for the move. This has to take into account the probable time and  distance involved, the boat dimensions, any special escort requirements, and of course the potential to be matched with other traffic etc.

With those parameters established, we then set about planning the safest, most economical and efficient movement procedures for the boat.

At any one time we may have up to fifty “live” enquiries. And although they will not all be delivered by us [unfortunately], they provide a matrix or draft timetable, allowing  journeys to be linked and expensive “empty running” eliminated or at least reduced to a minimum.

The objective is to fit all the various factors into a working combination – creating an opportunity for everyone to benefit from a cost effective, safe and efficient boat move

Each week, plans are carefully drawn up for the following week, enabling bookings to be made with all parties. (With some busy boatyards bookings may have to be made much sooner)

Police will be notified of “Abnormal Load Movements” where appropriate, escort vehicles booked if required and boatyards and marinas advised of arrival times.

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• All ornaments and unsecured items inside the boat should be placed on the floor or beds and covered with cushions. (The boat will get a comfortable ride on our air suspended trailers but delicate items should be protected or removed)
• Gas bottles and batteries should be turned off and isolated.
• Hazardous materials must be removed
• Radar arches, radio aerials and lighting gantries should be lowered or removed.
• Splash screens should be removed or protected unless they are very strong and permanently fixed.
• In almost all circumstances canopies should be removed. Many owners baulk at this but, apart from the obvious damage implications, torn or loose canvas could become detached and blow onto a following motor-cyclist.
• Yacht masts should be placed on top of the boat wherever possible, carefully wrapped and insulated from vibration and chafing.
• Ropes and fenders should be stowed safely.
• These tasks should normally be carried out by the owner and / or boatyard staff but our drivers and attendants will help with safe stowage.
• Any keys or paperwork requirements should be agreed in advance.

Boatyards and Marinas with cranes or hoists will have a crew of qualified operatives to load the boat onto our trailer.

We work together to ensure that the craft is safely placed on the vehicle, the keel lowered onto padded blocks on the the chassis, and the hull supported with adjustable padded arms. Ensuring that  the boat is safely “cradled” for transport by road.

The boat is then inspected for damage and if the owner is absent, pointed out to the loading team. The owner may be called and the damage photographed.

The travelling height of the load is carefully measured, ensuring that the vehicle will pass safely along the selected route (We can check the height against known bridge limits and ensure that the chosen route is safe.

More risky is the potential damage caused by low branches of trees especially after periods of rain. Hence our insistence on the removal of canopies and other vulnerable items.

Having stowed any ropes and fenders safely within the boat, the load is then strapped to the trailer.

Company History

1988 After several years of diversification and growth the business was incorporated as a Limited Company.

1989 Boat transportation started more or less as a sideline using a borrowed trailer. The main activity of the business was refrigerated transport. Boat transport developed alongside the growth of Hull Marina which became home for the vehicles from around 1995.

1990 Our first boat trailer is commissioned – converted from a car transporter! Boat transport developed separately from the other activities until it became a significant part of the business. (Doug  kept the work to himself as it was a way of getting to nice places meeting nice people and generally getting paid for the privilege!) But good though the work was, it didn’t seem enough to “stand alone” and cease the other activities of the company. Looking back, how wrong we were! 1994 Neil, who had been working  for BTS since 1987, is invited to take on the movement of boats, and takes to it like a duck to water! The company is now established as a professional boat haulier which justifies the purchase of another trailer. A Special Types  custom built boat trailer is refurbished and converted to air suspension. The old axles from this trailer are used to upgrade our original trailer.

The late nineties see a growth of boat movements and by 2000 the other activities  are phased out. We now serve a wide spectrum of customers ranging from private boat owners to  boat builders, fishermen, brokers, marinas and boatyards.

2003 Trailer 3 is built and we now have two road going trailers and a spare. Contacts are built up with the fishing community through our friends at the excellent website FindAFishingBoat.com

2008 New blood and a new perspective. Paul joins the business. Doug reverts to the office and sets out to develop the business more efficiently. Recent years have seen the increasing involvement of the wider family

2009 Responding to improved work levels, the ‘bargain basement’ Renault is replaced by ‘Dafney’ a newer unit for Paul. Alex, Paul’s son travels as ‘second man’ when free from studies at school and gets involved with IT systems helping to keep the business up to date.

2012 Paul gets his head into books and gains the Transport Managers Certificate of Professional Competence. This helps to keep the business up to date with ‘compliance’, maintenance and operational issues. Meanwhile Sue (Pauls wife) brings computing skills to the business and takes over the accounting role.

2013 The long hard winter of 2012-2013 was both climatically and economically hard to endure. Nevertheless, we have continued to invest. Trailer 4, commissioned after a long, frustrating search is now starting to earn it’s keep. With all this support from the family, Doug at last finds time to complete the long-promised book. ‘Keels on Wheels’ should become a manual for boat owners and movers! 2014 With more Police forces requiring an Escort service to accompany the movement of larger vessels we have now commissioned our own Escort vehicle with professional and experienced drivers. 2014 also saw us replace the DAF Tractor Unit. After giving BTS over 1,200,000 kms of reliable service the DAF was replaced by a newer environmentally friendly vehicle, a Scania R440 with a LEZ Compliant Euro 5 engine.

2020 A tough year with the Covid pandemic. 3 months “locked down” & unable to transport boats because of the boatyards & marinas being closed. We survived, & work picked up quickly in the summer. A newer replacement lorry was purchased because of the busy work load & looming “clean air” zone regulations in towns & cities across the UK. A Euro 6 Mercedes Actros was purchased, painted & put straight to work. Social media proving to be a useful tool within our business, regularly posting updates of “what we are up to” on Facebook & Instagram, encouraging a good amount of work.

2022 In January we had our extendable boat trailer in to Britcom International for a full refurbishment. Stripped bare, shot blasted and painted. Wiring & pipes replaced. The trailer is now as good as a new one, with some extra modifications made too. Another busy year with many new customers getting into boating & many existing customers upgrading their boats.

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Although based at Mayflower International Marina in Plymouth, Network Yacht Brokers Plymouth covers an area from Salcombe, North towards Bideford, North Devon and encompassing the whole of the South West peninsula. We have links to brokers in this area as well as ties with other brokers outside of the group nationally.

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We also sell boats on river moorings on the River Tamar, River Plym & River Yealm. So wherever your boat is berthed Network Yacht Brokers Plymouth is happy to assist you in your quest to sell your boat.

You will find our office in the marina complex just through the entrance gates then turn left & you will see our office in front of the boat hoist.

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Six decades on from the arrival of the jet age, aviation is looking back to the future as niche business demands and infrastructure gaps pave the way for a revival of seaplane production.

Seaplanes were prominent around the world in the first half of the 20th century, and are a key feature of Australia’s aviation history. The country’s first international airport, Sydney’s Rose Bay, opened in 1938 and served as a base for flights to Europe.

Qantas’s first passenger services to the UK, operated in conjunction with Imperial Airways, departed Rose Bay airport and arrived at Southampton 10 days and 35 refuelling stops later – much faster than the more than 40 days the journey took by ship at the time. The frequent “hopping” along the route made for the nickname the “kangaroo route” which continued to be used for Australia-London flights.

Qantas operated flying boats on the route, a distinct category of larger seaplane where the fuselage serves as a ship hull when in the water, as opposed to the often smaller floatplanes that have floats mounted underneath the fuselage, keeping it above water as it lands.

The Qantas Empire Aircraft – as the joint venture was known – were first class only, carrying up to 14 passengers who could enjoy a promenade cabin, galley, wine cellar and socialising areas.

The second world war marked a key turning point in commercial aviation, largely bringing to a halt the glamorous age for flying boat-based travel. The war brought about the mass proliferation of runways built around the world for military aircraft.

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“People thought seaplanes weren’t needed any more and that was probably true back then,” says Dan Webster, chief executive officer of Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI).

The Darwin-based company is among a handful of manufacturers seeking to revive production of seaplanes for a new age in aviation.

There are several startups – including plans for zero-emission “sea gliders” and electric variations on delivery seaplanes in Norway – as well as existing producers working on various types of seaplanes. AAI is reviving the Albatross G111T – a flying boat first flown in the late 1940s by the US air force and navy.

As an amphibious aircraft it can take off on water and land on a runway, and vice versa.

More than 400 were built by the American manufacturer Grumman, but the planes have been out of production for 60 years.

Originally a radial engine aircraft, the new generation will feature turboprop engines. Some owners of Albatrosses have retrofitted turboprop engines, but on an individual basis only. No company can do it en masse, as AAI now owns the certificate to produce the aircraft.

The 19m-long fuselage will seat up to 28 passengers as well as crew, or can be fitted out to carry cargo or as a medical aircraft, when the first of the new-age Albatrosses rolls off the production line in about four years.

Wave of new technology

Aviation finds itself in the grip of “a dynamic and disruptive phase”, according to Prof Tim Ryley, head of aviation at Griffith University.

Commercial airlines are pinning their hopes on sustainable aviation fuel, as well as more efficient aircraft from manufacturers, as ways to meet looming emissions reductions targets as well as save on their fuel bills.

Electric aviation is in its infancy. The technology appears most viable initially for smaller planes used for short-haul, regional services.

In Australia, Rex Airlines is grappling with the question of how to replace the ageing fleet of Saab 340 aircraft it relies on for regional flights, as they are no longer in production. It has a partnership with the electric plane startup Dovetail, and hopes to run test flights soon.

Elsewhere, small electric aircraft are being explored for mail runs in New Zealand.

In another nod to aviation’s past, there is a global race to build and fly airships , both for passengers and to haul cargo to hard-to-reach locations, almost nine decades after the Hindenburg disaster .

Interest in seaplanes waned throughout the 20th century, but they never disappeared entirely, especially in harbour cities.

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Ryley notes that in Vancouver Harbour Air operates scheduled services around the city and Victoria Harbour using smaller float planes.

“They do high-demand, short trips and it’s commercially viable,” Ryley says, adding that for tourist-oriented seaplane services, customers can expect to pay more because the aircraft are not put to use constantly to maximise returns, as they are in scheduled services.

In Sydney, seaplanes still operate out of Rose Bay, where they fly mostly on tourist runs to places such as Palm Beach.

This convenience factor is a big part of the revival in interest and race to bring new seaplanes to market, Webster says.

Operators of resorts on remote islands, who struggle to convince “weekend travellers” to forfeit almost a day in travelling on multiple planes and boats to reach them, are one such niche market crying out for an amphibious aircraft, Webster says.

“For the people who run island resorts, our aircraft can fly from an international airport and land on the water right at their resort, so it opens up the short-stay market that wouldn’t be possible.

“As the world has grown, and islands are developed around the Pacific and north of Darwin, the equation for seaplanes has changed again.”

Webster says the planes could also be used to provide medical care for hard-to-reach areas north of Darwin, including several Indigenous communities. “It opens up a whole new range of possibilities for treatment centres for casualty evacuation – we can land on water and come up a boat ramp to park,” he says.

“Imagine doing a milk run around the Whitsundays, or to islands in Indonesia where most are serviced by very slow ferries or helicopters. This is a game-changer.

“There are also people in New York looking at this sort of thing, wanting to fly these off the Hudson [River] because it’s so tough to get to an airport.”

Webster says flying boats are cost-effective compared with helicopters, which are more expensive and complicated to operate.

“The niche we fill is where there’s water at one end. If there’s not water at one end, we’re probably not the right aircraft,” he says.

Ryley also believes seaplanes could find a renewed business case amid the current upheaval of aviation innovation.

“The economics and pricing depends a lot on what the alternatives are,” he says. “Particularly with pressures on space for modern airports, and the need for good road links on each end,” Ryley says.

AAI already has several firm orders for aircraft, Webster says. One order has been reported as valued at US$20m , though Webster cannot confirm pricing.

“There’s a lot of interest and it’s growing all the time. When we started a lot of people looked at us like we might have two heads, but now they’re much more interested,” Webster says.

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