A practical directory of New England boat haulers and yacht transporters — local marina moves, hydraulic-trailer over-the-road delivery, and yards that publicly advertise long-distance boat transport.
Listings are informational, not endorsements. Equipment, permits, insurance, and max LOA change by season and route — confirm capabilities and a written quote before you commit.
Clinton-based marine movers specializing in sail and powerboat transport across the Eastern U.S. Air-ride stretch / wide-belly yacht trailers; mast handling for sailboats; route planning for height and oversize loads. Confirm insurance, max LOA/beam, and permit costs for picnic-boat moves.
Greenwich/Cos Cob hauler with 30+ years experience. Local Tri-state moves and long-distance East/West Coast delivery, including Connecticut Sound ports and Maine destinations (Portland, Rockland, Camden, Bass Harbor) listed on site. Trailer type and published LOA limits not clearly stated — call to confirm hydraulic gear and insurance for your hull.
Connecticut yard of Yachting Solutions (same marine-transport program as Rockport, ME). Hydraulic trailers up to 30 tons for local and interstate yacht hauling, seasonal launches, and shipyard B2B moves. Call the shared 877 line and specify CT pickup/delivery.
Sebago-region marina advertising 25+ years of boat hauling. Air-ride hydraulic trailer plus lowbed service for taller loads; up to 40′ and ~5′ draft sailboats over the road. Serves Maine, New England, and states east of the Mississippi per site. Transport quote line differs from main marina number (207-693-6832).
Downeast Yacht Services
Penobscot, ME
Local haulOver the roadHydraulic trailerInsuredTo 35′
Penobscot Bay yard specializing in over-the-road boat transport statewide (and regional New England notes on About). Air-ride hydraulic trailer; ramp haul/launch capable. Published limits: 35′ / 15,000 lb over the road; 40′ / 25,000 lb yard shift. DOT #2550864. Street address not clearly published — call or email with LOA, pickup, and destination.
Owner-operator marine transport on the Maine coast. Vessels up to 45′ LOA anywhere in Maine; fully submersible trailer for ramp haul/launch; also tows boats on owners’ trailers. Storage annex listed at 45 Atlantic Highway, Thomaston. Confirm insurance and out-of-state capability when quoting.
Journey’s End Marine Transport
Rockland, ME
Local haulOver the roadHydraulic trailerTraveliftInsured
Full-service Rockland marina with a dedicated marine transport arm: day-cab trucks, three hydraulic trailers up to 30 tons, a 60-ton Con-O-Lift for larger local yachts, and a winch truck for ramp haul/launch. USDOT #282851. New England regional delivery advertised; call to confirm LOA limits for picnic-boat over-the-road moves.
Licensed and insured yacht transport with custom-built hydraulic trailers for recreational and commercial vessels up to 30 tons. Local harbor-to-home hauls, seasonal launches, new-purchase delivery, and B2B shipyard moves along coastal New England. Also operates a Connecticut yard in Centerbrook — call Rockport for routing. | Rockport HQ with fixed-price Safe Haven care programs, factory-trained propulsion (Mercury, Yamaha, Volvo, Suzuki), and published HamiltonJet-style jet & drive-train service. Strong midcoast choice for picnic-boat mechanical seasons and pre-owned certification work.
Massachusetts
Bayline Inc. Boatyard & Transport
New Bedford, MA
Local haulOver the roadHydraulic trailerInsuredTo 60′
Air-ride hydraulic trucks/trailers for local haul/launch and over-the-road delivery up to 60′ and 40 tons across greater New England. Mobile crane service for mast step/unstep and heavy lifts. Fully licensed and insured per site — request a quote with make, LOA, beam, height, and pickup/delivery.
Family business since 1954 — inventors of the hydraulic boat trailer and boat stand. Air-ride hydraulic trailers for ramp haul/launch (drafts up to 8′), residential delivery, mast step/unstep with mobile cranes, and New England overland transport. Special handling published up to ~75′ / 200 tons on larger trailers. Toll-free: 800-262-8428. Mailing: P.O. Box 61, Mattapoisett, MA 02739.
Cape Cod yard on Wychmere Harbor with its own ramp and wash pad. Equipment: 5T and 10T Brownell hydraulic trailers plus a 30T Hostar (air-ride) — all built for over-the-road use; hauling capacity published up to 60,000 lb. Also 20T negative-lift forklift for smaller boats and sailboats to ~33′. Confirm long-distance vs local Cape routing when booking.
North Shore hydraulic-trailer hauling specialist. Ground transportation advertised across MA, NH, CT, ME, and RI with a published maximum of 28′. Best fit for smaller day boats and trailerables — call for pricing and availability on picnic-boat LOA near the limit.
Ravosa Marine
Winthrop, MA
Local haulOver the roadHydraulic trailerInsuredTo 45′
Boston-area vessel management company with DOT-certified CDL drivers and specialized hydraulic trailers for boats roughly 12–45′. Local North/South Shore launches, Boston–Cape Cod & Islands, Boston–NH/ME coast, Northeast–Florida seasonal runs, and new-vessel pickup/delivery along the East Coast.
New Hampshire
Dover Marine
Dover, NH
Local haulOver the roadHydraulic trailerInsuredTo 35′
Air-ride hydraulic trailer rated to 18,000 lb over the road, hauling vessels as large as 35′. Year-round haul/launch from stands or water; will tow boats without an owner trailer. Tax-free NH dealer/service yard — confirm picnic-boat LOA and destination when booking.
Long-listed Portsmouth marine transporter near Little Harbor. Public directory listings show address and phone; equipment capacities and website were not clearly published at research time — call to confirm hydraulic vs conventional gear, insurance, and New England routing.
Rhode Island
Rivers Edge Marina
Portsmouth, RI
Local haulOver the roadHydraulic trailerInsuredTo 36′
Narragansett Bay marina with Hostar hydraulic trailer hauling: 36′ / 12,000 lb over the road; 36′ / 16,000 lb short/yard haul. Self-load/off-load on land or from the water; can also tow boats on owners’ trailers. Commercially insured for hauling (Progressive liability/cargo figures published on uShip profile). Central to Providence, Newport, and New Bedford.