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Wilmington, North Carolina

Boat Transport & Hauling in Wilmington, North Carolina

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

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

ZIPs in Wilmington:28401, 28402, 28403, 28404, 28405, 28406, 28407, 28408, …
New Hanover County:Murraysville, Myrtle Grove, Ogden, Kings Grant, Porters Neck, Carolina Beach
Oversize permits:handled before the truck rolls
Dale's take on Wilmington

The deadline is thirty days: the lot that has kept a 24-foot center console dry every winter is closing for good, and the owner has to find the boat a new address before the gate locks. Two rows over, a sailboat just sold to a buyer three counties away, and nothing in the seller's driveway is rated to tow it that far.

My crew handles the boat hauling end to end, our own truck and trailer, tow it out and run it door to door, with Myrtle Grove and Castle Hayne on the same routes most weeks. Oversize paperwork is ours before the wheels ever turn. A boat bought without its paperwork sorted can still be moved, details on the North Carolina boat transport page.

What's covered

What boat hauling covers in Wilmington

Getting a vessel from one address to the next without the owner driving it themselves is the steady work here in Wilmington, North Carolina. A storm pulls a boat off its blocks, a buyer needs it delivered, or a season change sends it from a dock to dry storage inland. Our boat movers bring a truck and trailer sized for the hull, then it gets loaded, lashed, and photographed before the wheels turn, riding insured from load to unload. Carolina Beach and Kure Beach sit on the same routes. Send the dimensions, the pickup spot, and the drop. The process steps below show how scheduling works.

Also in Wilmington:sailboat disposal · fiberglass boat disposal. See the North Carolina 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 Wilmington

Jon boat 1436 removal Wilmington NC

Hauling a jon boat out of a Wilmington salvage job

A 14 ft Jon boat 1436 had been sitting in a residential yard in New Hanover County for three seasons, hull dented and half full of yard waste and standing water. No trailer underneath it, which meant the aluminum frame was bearing all its weight directly on the ground, sinking into the soil. The homeowner had bought it years back thinking he'd restore it, but life moved on and the boat stayed put.

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How boat hauling in Wilmington works

  1. 1

    Send photos, dimensions, and both ZIP codes

    Hull length, beam, and height, both the pickup ZIP in Wilmington 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 Wilmington

    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 North Carolina boat hauling pricing section.

Common questions about Wilmington boat transport

How much does boat hauling cost in Wilmington?
Depends on distance, hull dimensions, and season. The pricing section above lays out the rates. Photos, both ZIP codes, and dimensions get you a flat quote that holds through the day.
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. We have the trailers for it and we pull the oversize permit before the truck moves. Size alone does not stop a job — it changes the lead time.
Are you the actual hauler or a broker?
We run the trip. Our crews, our trailers, no bid board. The driver's name and number are in your hand before pickup.
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?
If it needs a permit we handle it, no exceptions. You never touch a state office. All costs sit inside the number we gave you.
How far in advance should I book boat hauling in Wilmington?
Aim for two or three weeks ahead. Spring launch and fall haul-out weeks fill first. Rush jobs happen sometimes if a truck is already routed nearby.

Other services we offer in Wilmington

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

Sailboat DisposalAvailable in Wilmington Fiberglass Boat DisposalAvailable in Wilmington

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Get a free boat transport quote in Wilmington

Send hull length and beam, pickup ZIP in Wilmington, 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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