Boat Transportation Company Recommendations

missmybid · 06-29-2022, 10:12 PM

Hi Everyone,

I am considering transporting a boat from down south to NH . I am looking for recommendations for boat transportation companies and also any advice from people who have experience in doing this.

Thank you.

Woodsy · 06-29-2022, 10:25 PM

Miles Marine of GIlford! The BEST hands down! Miles hauls most of if not all of the high end and oversize boats in New England!

Brad and his crew are the best!

Woodsy

Descant · 06-29-2022, 11:07 PM

Miles Marine, without a doubt. They've done two boats for me, one from Gloucester and one from Great Bay.
They coordinated with marinas on both ends, permits, state police. lead and chase cars, bridge measurements, everything.
They've also done some local hauling for me from marina to a specialty shop and return in the off season.

TiltonBB · 06-30-2022, 05:49 AM

Miles Marine if you want it done right! Most of the biggest boats on the lake, including the Spirit, were brought here by Miles Marine. They are a great family that every marina on the lake uses for their large boat hauling. They have trucks going to and from Florida almost every week.

tis · 06-30-2022, 06:48 AM

I agree, we used Miles Marine to bring our boat from Irwin to the east side of the lake every year for many years. Irwin was the only one with a big enough lift. They were wonderful to work with. I think he died, is his wife still running the business?

TiltonBB · 06-30-2022, 08:31 AM

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I agree, we used Miles Marine to bring our boat from Irwin to the east side of the lake every year for many years. Irwin was the only one with a big enough lift. They were wonderful to work with. I think he died, is his wife still running the business?

Yes, Craig's wife Paula is still there and in the office 6 or 7 days a week. If you call you are likely to get her on the phone.

I first met them in 1995 when I had a 34 foot Silverton transported from Alexandria Bay, NY to the lake. Back then, Craig did all the driving.

Two sons, Brad and Mike Miles, have grown up in the business and do most all of the driving for the big boat transports. They have a great crew behind them taking care of a lot of boats from spring launch to winterizing and storage.

tis · 06-30-2022, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Yes, Craig's wife Paula is still there and in the office 6 or 7 days a week. If you call you are likely to get her on the phone.

I first met them in 1995 when I had a 34 foot Silverton transported from Alexandria Bay, NY to the lake. Back then, Craig did all the driving.

Two sons, Brad and Mike Miles, have grown up in the business and do most all of the driving for the big boat transports. They have a great crew behind them taking care of a lot of boats from spring launch to winterizing and storage.

They hauled our boats before that. We have had two big ones. I only remember her and her husband. Very, very nice people.

06-29-2022, 10:12 PM	#1
missmybid Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 17 Thanks: 26 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Boat Transportation Company Recommendations Hi Everyone, I am considering transporting a boat from down south to NH . I am looking for recommendations for boat transportation companies and also any advice from people who have experience in doing this. Thank you.

06-29-2022, 10:25 PM	#2
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	Miles Marine! Miles Marine of GIlford! The BEST hands down! Miles hauls most of if not all of the high end and oversize boats in New England! Brad and his crew are the best! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

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TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 643 Thanked 2,153 Times in 900 Posts	Miles Marine Miles Marine if you want it done right! Most of the biggest boats on the lake, including the Spirit, were brought here by Miles Marine. They are a great family that every marina on the lake uses for their large boat hauling. They have trucks going to and from Florida almost every week. Attached Images

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06-29-2022, 11:07 PM	#3
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,029 Thanks: 1,208 Thanked 1,509 Times in 982 Posts	Miles Marine, without a doubt. They've done two boats for me, one from Gloucester and one from Great Bay. They coordinated with marinas on both ends, permits, state police. lead and chase cars, bridge measurements, everything. They've also done some local hauling for me from marina to a specialty shop and return in the off season.

06-30-2022, 06:48 AM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,404 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,379 Times in 955 Posts	I agree, we used Miles Marine to bring our boat from Irwin to the east side of the lake every year for many years. Irwin was the only one with a big enough lift. They were wonderful to work with. I think he died, is his wife still running the business?