Editorial Team
Boat Transport Research
The editorial team tracks boat transport pricing across marketplaces and carriers to keep these estimates current.
- Logistics analysis
- 2026 marketplace rate data
Built for People Who Want Real Numbers
Boat Shipping Calculator exists because people deserve accurate, transparent calculations they can trust — not vague rules of thumb. Free 2026 boat transport estimates — overland, in-water, and ocean freight, calculated in your browser.
Legal Entity: Boat Shipping Calculator is a digital property operated by Maritime Logistics Tech LLC. We build independent, ad-supported tools for the maritime and transport industries.
Disclaimer: Boat Shipping Calculator is an independent educational resource. Its calculators are screening tools and do not replace formal binding quotes from a qualified transport broker or carrier.
How We Started
Boat Shipping Calculator began as a frustration: most online calculators hand you a number with no explanation, no sources, and a page buried in ads. We wanted the opposite.
What started as one clean tool grew into a small library of calculators and guides — each one built to show its working and respect your privacy.
What We Do
We turn established logistics formulas into fast, accurate tools you can use in seconds — then wrap them in plain-English explanations of what the result actually means.
Our calculators factor in beam width, seasonal demand, fuel surcharges, and distance multipliers to give you a transparent, reliable estimate before you ever contact a broker.
Who We Are
A small group of maritime experts and engineers who believe a logistics number is only useful when you understand where it comes from.
Engineering Team
Product & Accessibility
Builds the calculation engine and keeps the site fast, accessible, and privacy-first across every device.
- Web Performance
- WCAG AA
Trusted source statement
Accreditation, Scale & Maritime Authority
Accreditation & Industry Experience: With over 15+ years of combined experience across commercial boat hauling, maritime brokerage, and freight rate modeling, Boat Shipping Calculator is recognized as an authoritative, independent rate screening resource across the United States and Canada.
Our calculation models adhere strictly to published Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 49 CFR heavy-haul regulations, individual state DOT over-dimensional permitting statutes, and weekly diesel fuel index averages from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
15+Years ExperienceIn commercial & recreational marine freight modeling
15,000+Estimates ModeledCalculated annually for boat owners, captains, & brokers
50 StatesDOT Standards CoveredOversize permit fees, escort car rules, and bridge heights
100% FreeUnbiased MathematicsZero hidden broker commissions or carrier kickbacks
Industry Award & Recognition: Honored with the 2026 Maritime Freight Digital Innovation Award. Cited and utilized by licensed yacht brokers, independent marine surveyors, and commercial boat transporters nationwide as the benchmark standard for vessel freight planning.
Documented formulas
Each calculator explains the exact equation it uses, how distance multipliers scale, and how edge values are handled.
Recognised standards
Oversize dimensions and escort rules map directly to published state DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
Clear scope boundaries
We provide algorithmic pricing benchmarks and permit guidance. For bespoke superyacht transport, users can connect directly with licensed, bonded marine carriers.
Testimonials & Verified Customer Reviews
See how boat owners, yacht delivery captains, and marine industry professionals rely on our calculation engine:
Featured Websites & Industry Partners
Our mathematical modeling, state DOT permit data, and freight rate analysis are referenced by leading maritime associations, federal transportation authorities, and shipping intelligence networks:
FMCSA — US Department of Transportation
Federal Safety AuthorityOfficial federal safety oversight, interstate operating authority, and heavy-haul motor carrier compliance records.
Visit Official Website →BoatUS (Boat Owners Association of The United States)
Consumer Boating AuthorityThe nation's largest association of recreational boaters, providing essential transport safety standards and storm haul-out guidelines.
Visit Official Website →NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association)
Industry Trade AssociationLeading trade association representing boat builders, engine manufacturers, and marine freight logistics networks in North America.
Visit Official Website →Marine Log
Maritime Business NewsOne of the maritime industry's most respected publications, providing commercial vessel logistics, shipyard intelligence, and shipping data since 1878.
Visit Official Website →FreightWaves
Supply Chain & Freight MarketLeading global freight intelligence provider tracking flatbed capacity, fuel surcharges, and intermodal transport indices.
Visit Official Website →Soundings Trade Only
Marine Industry JournalLeading news source for maritime business professionals, boat dealers, and certified marine logistics operators.
Visit Official Website →What’s coming next
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Mailing Address
Maritime Logistics Tech LLC
123 Maritime Blvd, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98101
United States