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Des Moines, Iowa

Boat Transport & Hauling in Des Moines, Iowa

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

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

ZIPs in Des Moines:50009, 50047, 50211, 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, …
Polk County:Ankeny, Johnston, Altoona, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Bondurant
Oversize permits:handled before the truck rolls
Dale's take on Des Moines

Every fall the runabout comes off the water and goes into storage, and every spring it comes back out, a routine that's already worn out one trailer that wasn't built for the weight. A sailboat at a marina down the road runs the same loop, in each October, out each May. The routine works. The equipment for it keeps failing.

My crew runs boat hauling out of Des Moines with a truck rated for the hull, loaded, secured, and delivered door to door, with Altoona and Ankeny sitting on the same route through Polk County. Oversize paperwork is ours before the wheels turn. A boat bought without its paperwork sorted can still be moved, details on the Iowa boat transport page.

What's covered

What boat hauling covers in Des Moines

Boat transport in Des Moines means running the same seasonal loop every owner knows, a lake dock in spring and a storage lot come fall, plus the occasional one-way move. Our boat movers bring a truck and trailer rated for the vessel, load and lash it, photograph it before the truck rolls, and it stays insured the whole way. Clive and Grimes sit on the same runs. Send the boat's dimensions and both addresses. The process steps below show how scheduling works.

Also in Des Moines:sailboat disposal · fiberglass boat disposal. See the Iowa Boat Hauling hub for state-level coverage and pricing.

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

A job we ran in Des Moines

Sylvan Mirage 20 removal Des Moines IA

Hauling a pontoon out of a Des Moines driveway

A 20 ft Sylvan Mirage 20 pontoon sat in a driveway in Des Moines for three years. The pontoons were stained dark at the waterline, the furniture had rotted through, and the owner had finally decided he wasn't fixing it. The trailer was still serviceable, which helped, but the boat was wedged between a detached garage and a fence line that didn't leave much room to maneuver.

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How boat hauling in Des Moines works

  1. 1

    Send photos, dimensions, and both ZIP codes

    Hull length, beam, and height, both the pickup ZIP in Des Moines 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 Des Moines

    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 Iowa boat hauling pricing section.

Common questions about Des Moines boat transport

How much does boat hauling cost in Des Moines?
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?
There is no flat per-mile number. Loading and rigging cost the same whether the trip is short or long, so short runs cost more per mile than long ones. The rates above already account for that curve.
Can you move a 40 ft boat?
Yes, 40 ft is well within our range. Big hulls need a permit and a routing plan; both are our job, not yours. Add a couple weeks to the schedule and it works.
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?
Yes, from load to unload it rides on our policy. A certificate of insurance is available before you book, not after. We photograph the boat at loading and at delivery for the record.
Do I need a permit to move my boat, and who handles it?
Only wide loads need a permit, and we pull every one before the truck rolls. You do nothing on that front. The quote already includes it.
How far in advance should I book boat hauling in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines

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

Sailboat DisposalAvailable in Des Moines Fiberglass Boat DisposalAvailable in Des Moines

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Get a free boat transport quote in Des Moines

Send hull length and beam, pickup ZIP in Des Moines, 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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