Moving your boat
Moving your boat
At Noble Boat Moving every reasonable care and respect will always be given to your boat, from the way its skippered right down to all the fixtures, fittings and equipment.
Remember, we love boating and we love boats, it’s our life, our passion and our business, so your beloved boat couldn’t be in better, safer hands.
What we will do
Every reasonable care and respect will always be given to your boat. From the way its skippered right down to all the fixtures, fittings and equipment.
Fenders (if present) will always be used when moored up and your boat will always be locked through with the utmost diligence.
We mainly leave Cratch covers on as they are fairly well protected but we will always remove rear canopies and framework and refit once delivered.
Boats are always left cleaned out internally and generally, depending on the length of move, cleaned on the outside too, especially if it is wet and muddy out.
Rigorous Pre-Departure and Daily Maintenance Checks for Your Boat
Before we set off we carry out basic checks of engine, gearbox, stern tube and the boat generally. These are also carried out on at least a daily basis. Any faults or maintenance required that is apparent will be adjusted or repaired as necessary e.g. loose fan belts, fluid levels, stern tube greasers and packing etc.
Repairs and Maintenance During Boat Transportation
Any other less critical faults are generally notified and sorted out if possible before delivery. We have carried out many running repairs en-route from changing water pumps, repairs to macerator / vacuflush toilets and pipes and tunnel lights to name but a few.
Safe and Damage-Free Transport
We will always ensure your boat arrives in at least as good condition as when we collected it.
Post-Delivery Orientation and Customer Support
We are also happy on delivery to spend a bit of time going through the boat explaining the systems, how they work and where everything is. This will of course only be of interest to new or first time owners who may find this useful. We often get phone calls long after delivery with new queries about various equipment on clients boats.
Your Boat
Your boat should have enough diesel and gas for the trip; have a current and relevant licence(s), BSS certificate, Insurance and a waste tank that is at least not full. You should inform your insurance company that your boat is being delivered by a third party. Any diesel, gas or licence (s) that may be required will be charged additionally to the quoted price.
Collection
We politely ask any boat we collect be ‘ready to cruise’ and be equipped suitably with at the very minimum ropes long enough for locks, mooring pins, paper clips/chains, hammer, hosepipe and stern tube grease. A working headlight if the route passes through tunnels is appreciated! Some spare engine /gearbox oil is always wise too.
Facilities
We would appreciate your boat to have, at the very least , basic services if the move is much more than a day. This should include heating (if wintertime), cooking facilities, toilet facilities and H & C water. We will and have moved part completed boats but some extra trips to drop off /collect equipment may be necessary and will only be done if arranged in advance.
How It Works
If you accept our quote and time slot for moving your boat we will contact you to arrange collecting your boat and keys (subject to having received the deposit). Whether we meet at your boat when we collect it or when we deliver it, you leave the keys or post the keys (signed for delivery) is largely down to you and how it fits in with your circumstances at the time.
If you have any extra requirements we are happy to discuss these with you. Every effort will be made to make the experience / transaction as straightforward and stress free as possible, customer service and satisfaction is always at the top of the agenda at Noble Boat.