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St. Petersburg, Florida

Boat Transport & Hauling in St Petersburg, Florida

Door-to-door boat movers for St. Petersburg owners. Firm quote from photos, permits inside the number.

Licensed & Insured Pinellas County crews Door-to-Door

Boat transport in St. Petersburg starts at $600 and covers loading, transport, permits, and door-to-door delivery in one flat number.

ZIPs in St. Petersburg:33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, …
Pinellas County:Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, East Lake
Oversize permits:handled before the truck rolls
Dale's take on St. Petersburg

You bought a boat from a seller in Sarasota County and the title's clean, but you don't have a trailer rated for a 26-footer. Or your slip lease ended in St. Petersburg and you need the boat moved to winter storage three counties north. Or you found a survey yard in Clearwater that can haul the hull out, but getting it there yourself isn't practical. These aren't problems with the boat. They're logistics problems. That's what boat hauling is. We handle boat hauling door to door across the Tampa Bay area. Our crew shows up with a properly rated trailer and tow rig, secure the hull, and move it to wherever it needs to go. Jobs in Gulfport often stack with a St. Petersburg call, which makes the economics work better for everyone. A boat bought without its paperwork sorted can still be moved, details on the Florida boat hauling page.

My crew hauls the vessel door to door with our truck and trailer, boat hauling from St. Petersburg driveways and marina slips. Jobs in Gulfport often stack with a St. Petersburg call, so the tow schedule moves fast. A boat bought without its paperwork sorted can still be moved, details on the Florida boat hauling page.

What's covered

What boat hauling covers in St Petersburg

Boat transport in St. Petersburg means moving vessels between marinas, storage yards, repair shops, and new owners across Pinellas County. We handle seasonal runs where owners shift boats from active slips to dry storage, sales deliveries when a buyer takes possession out of state, and repair-yard relocations when a hull needs work that the local facility can't do. We show up with a tandem-axle trailer, properly rated winch, and enough blocking and tie-down gear to handle anything from a 16-foot center console to a 40-foot cruiser. Our boat movers know every route through St. Petersburg, and the same route runs through Lealman and Bear Creek when traffic or bridge clearance calls for it. The process steps below show how scheduling works.

Dale Hanson, owner, Hansons Boat Removal. Twenty years hauling boats out of driveways, marinas, and backyards across the country.

How boat hauling in St. Petersburg works

  1. 1

    Send photos, dimensions, and both ZIP codes

    Hull length, beam, and height, both the pickup ZIP in St. Petersburg and the drop-off. Photos of any tight access, gate widths, or slope get the quote right the first time.

  2. 2

    Get a flat quote the same day

    One number covers loading, transport, oversize permits, fuel, and door-to-door delivery. No hourly, no fuel surcharges added later at the curb.

  3. 3

    Schedule the pickup window in St. Petersburg

    We confirm the date and a two- to four-hour arrival window the day before. The driver calls when the truck is an hour out so nobody stands around waiting.

  4. 4

    Load, lash, photograph, and transport

    The crew rigs the boat to the trailer, checks tie-downs and lights, and photographs the load before the wheels turn. Oversize permits, if needed, are already in hand.

  5. 5

    Delivery and photos at the drop

    At the drop the boat comes off the trailer under our own hands. You get the same photo record at delivery.

    Insurance runs load-to-unload. Certificate of coverage available before booking, not after something goes wrong.

The starting number at the top of this page is real. Distance, hull size, and season move it from there. Full ranges and the per-mile rule live on the Florida boat hauling pricing section.

Common questions about St. Petersburg boat transport

How much does boat hauling cost in St. Petersburg?
There is no flat quote until we see the boat and the route. The rates above show how short runs and long runs price differently. Send photos and both ZIP codes and the number comes back before we book.
How much is per mile to transport a boat?
The per-mile number drops as distance grows, because loading and lashing cost the same either way. The pricing section above shows the ranges we quote against.
Can you move a 40 ft boat?
Yes. Hydraulic trailers handle hulls that size, and oversize paperwork stays on our end, not yours. A larger vessel needs extra lead time to line up the trailer and route.
Are you the actual hauler or a broker?
Direct carrier, not a broker. The person who quotes is the person responsible. Your boat never gets resold to whichever driver bids lowest.
Is my boat insured during transport?
Insured door to door on our own coverage. You see the certificate before booking. Photos at load and drop are standard, on every job.
Do I need a permit to move my boat, and who handles it?
Wider loads need an oversize permit and our team pulls it before the truck leaves. You never file paperwork or contact a state office. That cost sits inside the flat quote already.
How far in advance should I book boat hauling in St. Petersburg?
Two weeks is a good target. Peak season, more like three. Oversize hulls need extra runway to line up the trailer and pull the permit.

Other services we offer in St. Petersburg

Whatever the job, our Florida crews handle it. Click any service for local details.

Get a free boat transport quote in St. Petersburg

Send hull length and beam, pickup ZIP in St. Petersburg, and the drop-off ZIP. You get one flat number covering loading, permits, transport, and door-to-door delivery, usually the same day.

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