Convenience And Safety Of Yacht Transport By Ship

By Marissa Velazquez


Whether you have just purchased a new pleasure craft or if you already own a museum piece that you want to pamper, if you wish to convey your boat to a distant horizon without adding engine hours, consider yacht transport by ship. Massive carriers are available that have the capacity to move dozens of sail- or engine-powered yachts from one port to another.

It's all done by using these incredibly huge carriers with semi-submersible decks. The vessel is flooded to the point where the water on deck is deep enough to sail the yacht neatly into place. These vessels are as large as air craft carriers and have the capacity to transport dozens of pleasure boats, large and small. Once all the cargo is loaded and secured into individual docking stations, the water is pumped out, leaving your boat high and dry.

You and your crew can travel on the same carrier as your new prize ketch. You may take this opportunity to perform maintenance and repairs just like in dry dock. Because the boat is not in the water, it is not sailing. This not only saves wear and tear but is safer and more comfortable than trying to navigate it through stormy waters. When not interacting with your power or sailing boat on board the carrier, you can enjoy cruise style amenities.

Shifting your craft on a transport carrier means you do not accumulate extra engine hours which will ultimately affect its resale value. Before you sail, make sure that the transporting company carries enough insurance on your boat to cover its entire cost should the unthinkable happen. With a bit of luck and careful planning, the company that you are using will offer this insurance at no extra cost to yourself.

Moving your vessel in this way means that you can enjoy sailing in distant waters without risking life and limb to get there. If you run a charter company, you can offer your clients the chance to experience new horizons. All they have to do is fly out to meet you. You, on the other hand use the transport voyage as an opportunity to rest both your boat and your mind.

The Seakeepers Society was formed in 1998 by a group of cabin cruiser owners who realized that the best way to protect the environment is to protect the world's seas. Membership of the society includes corporations, yachtsmen, divers, scientists, entrepreneurs and concerned citizens.

Another group you may come into contact with is the Billfish Foundation. This group was established in 1986 with a view to conserving Billfish and associated sea life in an effort to enhance the health of both economies and oceans. At first, the foundation's focus was on education and research. It has since expanded to include the promotion of responsible fishing.

Not all yachts have the capability of sailing to faraway destinations. Not all captains and crews have the desire or the stomach to battle raging seas to seek new horizons. Yacht transport by ship can save wear and tear on your prized cruiser and preserve its resale value. Sailing or motor-driven boats of any size can be accommodated on semi-submersible carriers with sail on, sail off capability. Some carriers are equipped with swimming pools, on-board theaters and other amenities to make your voyage even more pleasant. Considering the price of fuel, transporting your boat on a carrier is not a great deal more expensive than if you were sailing under your own keel.




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