Shipping a boat from Connecticut to South Carolina requires more planning than shipping a standard passenger car. In this case, the boat must ship with its trailer, and it needs to be prepared to undertake a long journey. This particular shipment involves a boat in 2015 with its trailer shipping from East Haven, Connecticut to Prosperity, South Carolina, a total distance of about 836 miles.
The shipment is scheduled as a tow-away shipment, which means that the boat will ship on its trailer, which will be towed with an appropriate tow vehicle. This is a suitable method of boat shipment provided the trailer is road-worthy and does not exceed the weight capacity of the towing vehicle.
The Route
The journey between East Haven and Prosperity is approximately 836 miles to the southwest.
Driving with a boat in tow is slightly different from a regular road trip due to the total size, weight, and dimensions of the vehicle and trailer which influence the choice of roads to take. Conditions of traffic and roads on the route as well as accessibility to both addresses should be considered when preparing for the trip.
Prior to departure, one needs to make sure that the trailer is in proper condition for highway driving; especially tires, wheel bearings, brakes, lights and trailer hitch connection.
What to Consider When Shipping a Boat on Its Trailer
The boat and trailer are of a different configuration than a normal car. The hull, motor, windscreen, covers, and other components on the boat may also influence the overall dimensions.
There are a number of factors which need to be taken into account:
- Overall dimensions: Confirm the loaded length, width, and height of the complete setup.
- Combined weight: Make sure the boat and trailer are within the tow vehicle’s rated capacity.
- Trailer condition: Check the tires, bearings, brakes, lights, and suspension.
- Securement: Make sure the boat is properly secured to the trailer.
- Loose equipment: Secure or remove covers, fishing gear, and detachable accessories.
Proper measurements and weights provided beforehand can be helpful in determining if the selected method of towing is adequate.
Tow-Away Transport
In this case, tow away means that the boat will travel on the same trailer all the way from East Haven to Prosperity for this 2015 boat.
It does not require the boat to be removed and put on another flatbed or even boat transport trailer. In this case, a suitable tow vehicle will simply tow this boat together with the trailer through the path to its destination.
The only thing that needs to be considered is that the trailer should be roadworthy. This is because the size and weight of the trailer should be within the capacity of the tow vehicle.
Transport Summary
- Vehicle: 2015 Boat on Trailer
- Pickup: East Haven, CT 06512
- Delivery: Prosperity, SC 29127
- Distance: Approximately 836 miles
- Transport: Tow-away
