Sailboat transport with the mast down

Sailboats travel with the mast unstepped and strapped alongside the hull, on a cradle or hydraulic trailer that supports the keel. To bid, carriers need the make, length, beam and weight, the height with the mast down and whether the boat is already on its own trailer.

Usually priced on: Length, beam, keel height and weight
Typical equipment: Hydraulic boat trailer with keel support
Plan ahead: Mast unstepped and a lift booked at both ends

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 sailboat 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

The boat

Boat make
Number of boats in the shipment

Dimensions

Weight in pounds, keel included
Length overall in feet
Beam at the widest point
Height from the bottom of the keel to the highest fixed point with the mast down
Mast length, so carriers can plan how it rides alongside

Trailer

Already on its own trailer or not

Before pickup

1
Arrange for the yard to unstep the mast, remove the boom and take off the sails, unless the carrier offers rigging work.
2
Pad and tie the mast, spreaders and standing rigging so nothing chafes, and label shrouds and stays for re-rigging.
3
Remove or secure winch handles, instruments, cushions and anything loose on deck.
4
Measure keel-to-top height carefully. Keel boats often reach state height limits before anything else.
5
Book the travel lift or crane at both marinas for the pickup and delivery dates.

Posting takes a few minutes

Post your sailboat once

Pick sailboat, 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.

Sailboat questions

Who unsteps the mast?

Usually the boatyard or a rigger at the departure marina. Some carriers offer it; if you want them to, say so in the details so it is priced into the bid.

Is my sailboat an oversize load?

If the beam is over 8.5 feet, or the height on the trailer is above the state limit, the move needs oversize permits, which vary by state. Keel boats often hit the height limit first.

Can a carrier move a boat without its own trailer?

Yes. Carriers with hydraulic trailers support the keel and hull directly. You'll need a lift or crane at both ends to get the boat out of and into the water.

Can I ship more than one boat?

Yes. Set the number of boats; small daysailers and dinghies can often share a trailer.

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