Transporting a personal watercraft from point A to point B is a relatively simple process. However, for those who have attempted to arrange a PWC transport, they know how important the details can be. It’s a look at how a 2023 Sea-Doo RXT was picked up in Marlboro, New York, and delivered to Keyport, New Jersey on the same day it was loaded.
The Shipment at a Glance
The 2023 Sea-Doo RXT is a high-performance watercraft designed for speed and stability on the water. It’s not a light piece of equipment and requires secure tie-down points and a stable surface to be transported. Shipping it on an open trailer was the best approach for this shipment.
The order was received on February 19th, and the first available date was set for the same day. The order was assigned to a carrier by the 20th of February and pickup was confirmed for the 24th. By the end of the same day, the Sea-Doo RXT was on its way to Keyport, New Jersey.
Why the Marlboro to Keyport Route Worked in the Client’s Favor
Marlboro, NY is located in the Hudson Valley about 90 miles north of New York City. Keyport, NJ is a waterfront borough located on Raritan Bay, directly across from Staten Island. The path that the two cities take is a freight corridor, so it was not hard to locate a qualified carrier that was familiar with the area.
Having a large volume of short-distance movements in the Northeast can get moving quickly because of the large number of carriers that run established regional routes in this section of the country. This is good for the client as it reduces waiting time.
Open Trailer: The Right Choice for This Shipment
The Sea Doo RXT traveled to its destination on an open trailer. The most popular way to transport powersports equipment is via an open trailer. When transporting equipment such as this, the trailer provides the shipper with flexibility in loading the equipment. Open trailer transport is the most cost-effective way to transport equipment as well. For such a short distance over land, the equipment traveled in the right manner.
Personal watercraft such as the Sea Doo RXT are designed to withstand the elements such as rain, sun, and other elements that come with the outdoors. As such, the equipment did not need to be concerned with the elements during transport via the trailer. The equipment was properly secured before leaving Marlboro and arrived in Keyport in the same condition as it left.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Marlboro, NY 12542
- Destination: Keyport, NJ 07735
- Vehicle: 2023 Sea-Doo RXT (Personal Watercraft)
- Distance: ~90 miles
- Primary routes: US-9 S → I-287 E
- Trailer type: Open trailer
- Season: Late February
- Price: $350 (~$3.89 per mile)
