Powerboat transport

A powerboat on its own trailer can be towed by a carrier with the right truck; one without a trailer rides on a carrier's hydraulic boat trailer. Either way, carriers price on length, beam, height on the trailer and weight, so measure these before you post.

Usually priced on: Length, beam, weight and distance
Typical equipment: Your trailer or a hydraulic boat trailer
Plan ahead: Height including T-top or arch

Where is it going?

Escrow through Stripe
Your payment waits in escrow and is released to the carrier only after delivery.
FMCSA-verified carriers
USDOT number, operating authority and insurance are checked before anyone can bid.
Bid + 10%, nothing else
You see the carrier's price and our service fee before you pay. Posting is free.

What carriers need from you

These are the fields in the powerboat form. Complete answers let carriers bid on the real job instead of padding for unknowns.

Every post also includes

Pickup and delivery addresses with date and time windows
Extra stops along the route, if any
Up to 5 photos and 5 files, such as spec sheets or floor plans
Anything else carriers should know, in your own words

Dimensions

Weight in pounds, with engines and fuel as shipped
Overall length in feet, including swim platform and outboard
Beam (width) at the widest point
Height from the ground on the trailer, to the highest point

Trailer

Already on its own trailer or not

Before pickup

1
Measure overall length, beam and height on the trailer, including any T-top, arch, radar or antenna.
2
If the boat travels on its own trailer, check tires, bearings, lights and tie-down straps.
3
Drain water, run the fuel low and disconnect the batteries.
4
Remove or secure canvas, biminis, electronics and loose gear; canvas can tear at highway speed.
5
Raise and secure the outboard or outdrive in its trailering position.

Posting takes a few minutes

Post your powerboat once

Pick powerboat, add the details above and the route. The load goes live after you confirm your email. Demo data is illustrative.

Pick what you're shipping from 23 categories
Add the details carriers price on
Enter the route: Dallas, TX to Denver, CO
Review and post. Carriers can bid right away

How booking and payment work

Today, about 3 minutes
You post the load
Route, dates and what is moving. Free, and you can edit it until you book.
Usually within hours
Verified carriers bid
Each bid shows the carrier's price, dates, FMCSA status and reviews. Ask questions in chat first.
When you choose
Accept and pay into escrow
You pay the bid plus the 10% service fee. Stripe holds it; the carrier is not paid yet.
On the day
Follow the trip
The driver starts the trip, confirms pickup with photos and shares a live location.
After delivery
Confirm, then the carrier is paid
Delivery comes with photos and a signature. Confirm it, or it auto-confirms after 72 hours with no dispute.

What you pay, line by line

No subscription, no posting fee, no deposit to see bids. The price is the bid you accept plus our fee, and the carrier keeps 100% of the bid.

Example: a carrier bids $940, the same as in the demo

Carrier's bidSet by the carrier you choose: $940.00
AllShip service fee (10%)Shown before you pay: $94.00
You pay into escrowCard, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank: $1,034.00
Carrier receives after delivery: $940.00

Pricing and fees in detail

Illustration of how an escrow payment moves from booking to payout.

Powerboat questions

Does a wide boat need a permit?

Boats wider than 8.5 feet usually exceed the standard legal width and need oversize permits, which vary by state; wider loads may also need escort vehicles. Carriers who move oversize boats arrange permits for their route, so check that the cost is in the bid.

My boat has no trailer. Can it still ship?

Yes. Turn off "on trailer" and carriers with hydraulic boat trailers will bid. Plan for a lift or crane at the marina or yard at both ends if the boat is in the water.

Why does height matter so much?

Bridges, overpasses and state height limits decide the route. Lower or remove T-tops, arches and antennas where you can, and give the height with the boat on its trailer.

When is the carrier paid?

You pay the accepted bid plus the 10% AllShip service fee, and Stripe holds it in escrow. The carrier is paid after you confirm delivery, or automatically 72 hours after delivery if you have not opened a dispute.

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