transport information and companies
trucking information
Boats must be properly prepped for trucking. Rigging or canvas that is not properly secured can do extensive damage to a boat. Crowley’s strongly recommends that you use a trucking company that specializes in boat transport and that you work directly with the trucking company rather than with a trucking broker. Make sure you have insurance that covers the boat during transport and that the trucking company is also properly insured.
for wide and high loads
Contact: City of Chicago Routing 312-744-6460 or 6461 (Ask for Rich)
routing and escort service
Routing and Escort Service “Call Carol” Teamwork agency, A Flag Car Service Cell 815-341-2305 Main 815-933-0027
high load route for trucks under 14'3"
- Exit Interstate 94 at East 103rd Street
- Go East on 103rd St. to Torrence Ave.
- North to 100th Street
- East to South Commercial Avenue
- North to 95th Street
- East to Crowley’s Yacht Yard
prep and loadout charges
- Full service mast unstep - $20.00/ft. LOA + $20 materials
- Pack mast for shipping - 2-3 hrs. $165.00/hr. plus materials
- Pack boat for shipping - $165.00/hr. plus materials (if needed)
- Load boat onto truck - $14.00/ft. LOA
- When applicable: Load mast onto truck $2.50/ft. LOA; load out cradle $125.00
- Extra tall sailboats and powerboats: There will be additional charges if the keel and/or deck hardware needs to be removed and wrapped or packed.
Crowley's needs a minimum of 7 days’ notice to have the boat ready for trucking out. The trucking company must contact Crowley's 48 to 72 hours before arrival. We will contact you with an updated estimate once we inspect the boat and confirm the services needed. The work needs to be paid in full before the boat leaves the yard. All boat trailers should check into the office before entering the yard.
transport companies
Albert Logistics (Looper Mast) http://www.albertlogistics.com 352-672-3886
Anchorage Marine Service** Holland, Michigan 616-399-6745
Andrew's Trucking Ontario, Canada 800-263-7140
Arrow Marine Transport Kenosha, Wisconsin 262-862-9966
Associated Boat Transport, Inc. Marysville, Washington 800-247-1198
Boats Express, Inc. www.boatsexpress.com 800-926-2875
Borchardt Transport, Inc* Summit, IL 610-537-4507
Bothwell Boatworks www.bothwellboatworks.com 519-436-4984
Cam Transport Gulfport, Mississippi 228-539-1537
Can-Am Marine Transit, Ltd. www.canammarine.com 800-363-6656
(Shipping to Canada)
Certified Marine Transport www.certifiedmarinetransport.com 508-478-0200
Cooky’s Marine Transport www.cookystransport.com 401-864-3705
Dave's Marine Transport www.davesmarinetransport.com 866-814-3283
Erts Trucking, Inc. www.ertstrucking.com 352-454-3502
Great Lakes Boat Transport*** www.greatlakesmarineservices.com 262-375-3003
Haul My Boat www.haulmyboat.com 860-227-3627
Houston Marine**** Chicago, Illinois 773-972-0631
J & E Carriers, Inc. www.jandecarriers.com 910-538-6637
Joule Yacht Transport* www.jouleyacht.com 800-237-0727
L & M Transportation Services Raleigh, North Carolina 800-632-3030
Mastercraft Marine Chicago, Illinois 312-217-7390
Michigan Boat Cartage, Inc Eastpoint, Michigan 586-773-1000
Moger Yacht Transport Gardena, California 310-515-6859
Seven Star Yacht Transport www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com 561-622-7211
International Transport:
Atlantic Container Lines www.aclcargo.com 800-225-1235
Seamodal Transport www.seamodal.com 510-832-2686
* Recommended
** Hydraulic Trailer capable of picking up boat without travel lift or crane
***Small boats on trailers