Boat transport in Iowa — licensed drivers, any distance.

Most boat hauling jobs in Iowa run between $2.50 and $5.00 per loaded mile, depending on boat size and whether wide load permits are required. A move from Des Moines to the Iowa Great Lakes area might run $400 to $800. Larger boats, tight delivery sites, or out-of-state legs push that number up. Hansons Boat Removal gives you a firm quote before anything moves.

Iowa requires an oversize permit for any load exceeding 8.5 feet wide or 13.5 feet tall on state highways. Most boats over 20 feet trigger at least a width permit. Some loads through Davenport, Cedar Rapids, or other metro corridors may also need a pilot car. Hansons Boat Removal pulls all required Iowa DOT permits as part of the haul.

Yes. Hansons Boat Removal runs long-distance boat transport out of Iowa regularly, including routes to Gulf Coast marinas, Great Lakes yards, and coastal storage facilities. Each state along the route has its own permit requirements, and Hansons Boat Removal handles all of them. You get door-to-door delivery without having to coordinate paperwork across multiple state lines yourself.

Iowa allows oversize loads up to 16 feet wide with the right permits and escort vehicles, which covers most recreational boats including large pontoons and cabin cruisers. Boats beyond that width require special routing and Iowa DOT approval. Hansons Boat Removal assesses your boat's beam, height, and weight before quoting to confirm what equipment and permits the job actually needs.

Two to three weeks is a reasonable lead time for most Iowa boat hauling jobs. Spring and fall are the busiest seasons, when boats are coming out of storage near Spirit Lake or heading to winter yards downstate. Long-distance hauls or jobs requiring wide load escorts book out faster. Hansons Boat Removal can sometimes turn around urgent moves quicker, but earlier is always better.