Safe & Reliable Marine & Boat Transport Services
Whether you need seasonal marina relocation across Southern Wisconsin lakes, overland transit from Lake Michigan harbors to winter dry storage, or nationwide boat shipping to Florida or coastal marinas, JS Towing provides expert marine hauling. We specialize in transporting powerboats, sailboats, center consoles, pontoons, and sport cruisers safely across highway corridors.
Navigating boat transport logistics requires specialized cradles, adjustable hull supports, and experienced drivers who understand marine center-of-gravity dynamics. As a direct carrier, we provide complete overland boat hauling tailored to your vessel's exact beam, draft, and weight.
Specialized Boat Trailers & Hull Support Systems
We utilize custom marine trailers designed to protect your hull and keel during overland transit:
- Hydraulic Boat Trailers: Engineered for smooth, ramp-free launch and retrieval directly from marina hoist slips or launch ramps. Hydraulic pads adjust to the exact curvature of your hull.
- Custom Bunk & Roller Marine Transports: Ideal for center consoles, bass boats, and sport cruisers up to 35 feet moving between local lakes and storage facilities.
- Lowboy & RGN Marine Configurations: Designed for oversized sport yachts, deep-keel sailboats, and commercial fishing vessels requiring low deck clearance under bridges and power lines.
- Pontoon & Tri-Toon Haulers: Specialized center-support bunk systems that evenly distribute the weight of aluminum pontoons without straining cross-members.
Why Boat Owners & Marinas Partner With JS Towing
- Direct Marine Carrier: Your boat never transfers hands or changes trailers mid-route. Our dedicated marine haulers pick up from your marina or driveway and deliver directly to the destination slip or storage yard.
- Marina & Hoist Coordination: We work directly with harbor masters, marina travel-lift operators, and service yards across Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Lake Geneva, and Chicagoland to sync exact loading windows.
- $1M+ Marine Cargo & Hull Insurance: Every vessel in our care is fully covered under specialized on-hook commercial cargo insurance protecting hull integrity, rigging, and electronics.
- Oversized Beam & Draft Permitting: For wide-beam boats exceeding 8.6 feet in width, our team handles all necessary DOT state overwidth permits and route planning.
Primary Waterways & Marinas We Serve
- Lake Michigan Coastal Harbors: Kenosha Harbor, Racine Riverside Marine, Milwaukee Harbor, Waukegan Harbor, and North Point Marina.
- Inland Wisconsin & Illinois Lakes: Lake Geneva, Delavan Lake, Chain O' Lakes (Fox Lake), Pewaukee Lake, and Lake Mendota.
- Cross-Country Seasonal Snowbird Routes: Autumn transport south to Florida, the Gulf Coast, and the Carolinas, with guaranteed spring return shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions About Boat Transport
How should I prep my boat before highway transport?
All loose items on deck and inside the cabin must be secured or removed. Canvas Bimini tops, antennas, outriggers, and radar arches should be lowered or detached to prevent wind damage. Drain all bilge water and secure battery switches.
Do you provide transport for boats that do not have their own trailer?
Yes. Our hydraulic boat trailers are specifically engineered to pick up and transport vessels that are currently sitting on marina blocks or cradles without needing an existing customer trailer.
What happens if my boat's beam is wider than standard legal highway width?
Vessels wider than 8 feet 6 inches require oversize travel permits. Our logistics team handles all permitting paperwork, route surveys around low overpasses, and required wide-load banners and flags.
Can you launch my boat directly into the water upon arrival?
Yes, depending on ramp grade and water depth. Our hydraulic trailers can launch center consoles and powerboats directly at public boat launches or sync with marina travel lifts for hoist splashing.