Why Palmetto?
Palmetto Yacht Management is the leading Boat transportation company with over 15 years of experience.
We have the knowledge and experience to handle all of your vessel transportation needs. We go above and beyond each transport to ensure your vessel is loaded and transported safely.
Local to the East Coast
We are local to the entire east coast! We provide the most logistically efficient depot system in boat transportation. Our system allows your boat to move seamlessly up and down the east coast. In order to maintain all governmental regulations, ensure our drivers are operating in their local territory, and mitigate the extreme risk, we have locations strategically along the eastern seaboard. Our locations along the coast allow us to be local to almost anyone along the eastern seaboard which dramatically improves our response time when you're ready to move!
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Staff
Each of our drivers are selected from the best of the best. Many of which have a captain background and also have a passion for boating. Our drivers are all company employees and have been through a rigorous interview and training process. Our team knows the difference is in the details. This allows us to not only meet the highest standards, but set the bar for the industry.
Technology
We are the first in the boat transportation industry to provide our clients with automated SMS updates on their boats shipping status! Should you ever need to know exactly where your boat is during transit, we have full visibility of each truck and trailer during the journey. Our photo database is available for up to 5 years
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Marina/Industry Contacts
With the volume of boats we've moved over more than a decade, we have developed great working relationships with many marinas from Maine to South Florida. Should you not have a relationship with a marina in your area to handle the loading and unloading of your vessel, we can introduce you to a great team nearby.
Our Premier Partners
We are the premier carrier for the following big names in the boating industry:
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Mercury Marine
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Pursuit Boats
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Scout Boats
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Midnight Express
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Intrepid Powerboats
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Formula Boats MFG
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MarineMax
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Aquila Power Catamarans
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Solace Boats
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Boston Whaler
Custom Tailored Experience
We realize not every boat transporation need is the same. We offer a custom tailored solution to meet YOUR needs. Whether it be one boat twice a year or 50 boats a week, we can make the process seamless!
Insurance
$3M in marine speciality cargo insurance is standard on each truck, Upon booking your transport with us, you will receive a copy of our certificate of insurance! All quoted pricing includes the cost of permitting for all federal, state and local requirements so there are no hold ups when crossing state lines.
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Payment Terms
We provide free secure online payment terms, ACH and eCheck. We can also accept credit cards with a processing fee.
Guarantee
The Palmetto Promise
Any piece of equipment is subject to failure, new or not! With this we guarantee, if there is a mechanical failure, we will provide a replacement vehicle within 48 hours to get your boat back on schedule and mitigate any delays you may face.