Moving a boat usually means booking a transporter and a crane separately and hoping they line up. With us it's one truck: we lift the boat, carry it and set it down, whether that's at a marina, a boatyard or on your driveway.

We bring the cradle or stands along and set the boat back up on them at the other end. Launching or hauling out? We lift in and lift out at slipways, quays and marinas where the truck can get within reach.

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HIAB crane lifting a yacht in a boatyard

Tell us the job

The boat's length and weight, where it's coming from and going to, and anything about access: narrow lanes, gates, overhead cables. Photos help.

Straight quote

A price and a plan from the small team who actually do the lift. No call centre, no middleman.

Lift day

One truck, one operator. We collect, carry, place and leave the site tidy.

Road transport, yard to yard, home to marina or to a new owner
Lift in and lift out at slipways, quays and marinas
Lifted on and off cradles, trailers and stands
Your cradle or stands carried and set up at the other end
Moves within a boatyard or onto your driveway
Goods in transit and public liability insurance
HIAB crane lifting a motor cruiser onto the Strong Arm Haulage truck for boat transport
What size of boat can you move?

Boats up to 33ft long. Send us the length, beam and weight, plus a few photos, and we'll confirm it's a job for our truck.

Does the mast need to come down?

Yes. A stepped mast makes the load too tall for the road, so it has to come down before we move the boat. Tell us what you've got and we'll talk it through.

Can you lift my boat in or out of the water?

Yes, at slipways, quays and marinas where the truck can get close enough to the water's edge. Check with the marina or harbour first, as some have their own rules for lifts.

What do you need from me on the day?

A clear route for the truck, the cradle or stands if you have them, and the boat ready to move with loose gear stowed and covers secured. We handle the slings and the lift.

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