Road: up to 4.5 m wide
Beyond 2.55 m wide, transport becomes an oversize load. We handle the permits and a route suited to the dimensions (bridges, roundabouts, time slots).
Services
Boat transport by road or cargo ship
When the waterway isn’t possible or sensible, we arrange road or sea transport for your boat.
Some trips can’t be made by water: a boat too large for the canals, an engine failure, a very tight deadline, or an ocean crossing beyond a small motor boat’s range. Boat transport is then the right answer.
We coordinate specialist hauliers: boat trailers, oversize convoys with escort and permits, craning and blocking at both ends. For the Caribbean and overseas territories we arrange cargo-ship transport (deck or flat-rack).
What’s included
- Feasibility study and choice of transport mode
- Craning, cradle and blocking
- Oversize convoy permits and escort
- Cargo-ship transport to the Caribbean and overseas
- Mast unstepping, protection and covering
- Ad valorem transport insurance on request
Transport + delivery
The most economical solution often combines both: road transport to the nearest canal or port, then delivery by water. We propose the best trade-off.
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Your request
Boat, route, dates, constraints: 2 minutes online.
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Proposal
A detailed quote and the profile of the selected professional.
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Delivery
A tracked job with a report at every stage.
They trusted us with their boat
★★★★★
“Road transport of my 9 m keelboat arranged within a week, craning included. Simpler and cheaper than I expected.”Frequently asked questions
How much does road transport of a boat cost?
Depending on size and distance, from €1.50 to €4 per kilometre for standard transport, more for oversize loads. Ask for a free quote.
Can a keelboat be transported?
Yes, on a trailer or flatbed fitted with a suitable cradle, with the mast unstepped.
Do you arrange transport to the Caribbean?
Yes, by cargo ship from Le Havre, Montoir or Marseille, depending on shipping-line rotations.
Our other services
River delivery
European canals and rivers: Seine, Rhône, Rhine, Canal du Midi, Dutch waterways, Danube.
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Sea delivery
French coasts, Corsica, Greece and major routes: Mediterranean–Atlantic, France–Caribbean.
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Provisioning & concierge
Groceries delivered aboard, special requests, boat preparation before you arrive.
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Winter storage
Haul-out, engine winterisation, storage ashore or indoors, and spring relaunch.
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