How to transport your boat by truck

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Australia has some of the best coastal and inland waterways in the world but given our vast distances, they’re not always easiest to reach!

Whether you’re fishing, camping, competing, or cruising, if you need to transport your boat by truck here’s how to ensure it travels safely and arrives ready.

Transporting your boat overland by truck can be faster, cheaper and puts less hours on your engines.

We’ve transported hundreds of boats, trailers, 4wd and campers between Darwin and Cairns, Townsville and Mackay.


Download our free guide on how to prepare your boat and trailer for truck transport.

What happens at pick up?

Prior to departure the Distribution Direct team will conduct a Pre-departure Checklist to inspect the:

  • Body work/panelling for any prior damage

  • Tyres and axles of your boat trailer to ensure it’s in safe condition

  • Fuel in the tank - have minimal fuel in the tank (please run down or siphon off, leave only what you need to restart)

  • Ensure there are no loose items above or below deck or in open transom storage compartments

  • Hatches are secure

  • Canopy is secure (in down or locked position)

  • Bungs are out

  • Outboard engine(s) and open dashboard telemetry are covered

Going somewhere remote and need to transport bulk fuel with you? We can help with Dangerous Goods haulage.

 
 

Ready to Get a Quote?

Need to transport your boat and trailer interstate? Distribution Direct are specialists in the Far North, connecting Queensland and the Northern Territory weekly.

Our depots are located in Townsville, Cairns, Mackay and Darwin and we regularly stop at Katherine, Tenant Creek and Pinelands, NT as well.

Let your adventure begin!



 
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