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What are the methods you ask?

- Lift-on/lift-off

- Roll-on/roll-off

- Float-on/float-off

- Inland Transportation

- Containerized Service

- Boat Shipping Cradles

Now you must be asking yourself what the differences are. Well take a look at these explanations

Roll on Roll off (RO-RO)

Roll-on / Roll-off service is the most commonly used boat transport method for vessels that do not exceed specific size restrictions. After being placed on a trailer, the boat is towed onto the carrier and stored securely in the belly of the ship, which becomes much like an enclosed floating parking lot. Roll-on/ Roll-off service is cost-effective and ensures that your boat is safe from salt water and other elements by storing it inside the carrier. This boat transport method is also quick and convenient, as the boats are simply driven off the ship once they reach their destination.

Float-On / Float-Off ( FLO-FLO)

Float-on / Float -off is an excellent yacht transport method used to load, transport, and off-load heavy yachts and cargo without lifting. This is accomplished by semi-submersible carriers designed to take on water, becoming a floating marina where the transported yacht can simply be floated over the submerged portion of the carrier and secured into place. The carrier then deballasts and resurfaces underneath the cargo. This Float-on / Float-off yacht transport method allows for efficient hassle-free loading and unloading as well as secure placement of the boats on specially designed cradles and supports.

Inland Transportation

Sometimes, to answer the call of the sea, you need to travel across a bit of land. This is when Yacht Exports' Inland Transportation comes in, providing you with all the equipment and resources needed for effective boat transportation methods by land. Using tow trucks, trailers, flatbeds, step decks, drop-frame semi trailers, and any other venue required, our experienced professional staff will find and implement the best boat transportation method by land for your vessel.

Containerized Service

Containerized services provide a safe & affordable boat transport method for smaller boats that can securely fit in a container. Protected from the elements and well supported by the specialized cradles, your boat will arrive at your destination quickly and safely. Containerized service is often a more cost-effective boat transport method for boats that fit certain standard dimensions.

Boat Shipping Cradles

Boat shipping cradles are custom-built and tailored to support your boat's hull at exactly the right angles and pressure, to avoid damage to the vessel and allow it to be locked down on a flat surface. With expert design and construction, boat shipping cradles are the perfect yacht transport method to protect and "cradle" your investment.

Lift on Lift off (LO-LO)

For the Lift-on / Lift-off yacht transportation method, cranes & derricks are used to transport a wide range of vessels, by loading and discharging over the top of the carrier. Whether on board of the carrier or on shore, these powerful cranes lift the boat and place it in the perfect prearranged position on the carrier. Ensuring that the slings are correctly positioned, the weight is evenly distributed, and everything is exactly where it belongs, our experienced professionals supervise the lift-on / lift-off yacht transportation method from start to finish.

Justin Linder
http://www.yachtexports.com