GREAT LAKES VESSEL RELOCATION

Great Lakes and inland waterway boat delivery captains.

Find captains for Great Lakes relocation and connected inland routes, including deliveries involving canals, locks and international border requirements.

Post a boat delivery

How do I plan a boat delivery to or across the Great Lakes?

Post the vessel, route, dates and contact information on Delivery Captains. Compare candidates by active credentials, vessel experience, route knowledge, references, availability and written delivery terms.

Common portsLake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior

Route planninglock and canal schedules, seasonal closures, bridge and draft limits, lake weather, customs, fuel availability and safe harbors

Vessel typesMotor yachts, powerboats, sailboats, catamarans and suitable commercial vessels.

What should be included in the delivery request?

Provide the vessel name, type, length, make, model, present location, destination, preferred departure date, required arrival date, fuel range, current condition, safety equipment and known mechanical issues. Complete information helps qualified captains make a responsible first evaluation.

Verify the captain and agree on the passage

Owners and brokers should independently verify the captain's active license, endorsements, references, relevant route experience and insurance. Use a written agreement covering captain and crew compensation, travel, fuel, dockage, repairs, delays, weather decisions, reporting and vessel handoff.

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