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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Check out JTA Yacht Delivery's impressive transporting skills! How did they move 14 yachts at the same time this summer?! Find out here.

tags: Canada, COVID-19, Hauling

Saturday, May 15, 2021

This long trip had its challenges… and a few detours. From the East Coast to Erie, PA, read this story that turned heads for miles when Hurricane Transport moved a massive 60-foot custom yacht for Colony Marine.

tags: Dealerships, Hauling

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, recently installed a Marine Travelift HTC 150D Hydraulic Hatch Crane on the Michigan Trader cargo vessel. The Barge Michigan Trader is a new ship being built by FBS for VanEnkevort Tug & Barge and is expected to be delivered in September 2020. FBS is an industry

tags: Hauling

Friday, October 2, 2020

Oye! The end of summer is almost upon us. Time to discuss fall and winter boating. The Great Loop is always a fascinating choice, just not enough days. Why not trailer your boat? You could certainly drive alongside and over (via bridges) the Great Loop. It’s a lot faster. Think about it—the Great Loop is approximately

tags: Beyond the Lakes, Destination, Hauling, The Great Loop, Travel

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Back in February, I was contracted by Executive Yacht of Toronto—Canada’s leading luxury yacht brokerage firm, and the exclusive dealer in Eastern Canada for several prestigious brands—to deliver a 2020 Pershing 62’ from Fort Lauderdale to the U.S. owner in the Lake Erie/Lake St. Clair area. I was certainly

by: Jordan Tilton, Owner of JTA Yacht Delivery & Consulting, LLC

tags: Beyond the Lakes, COVID-19, Hauling

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Currently we are all experiencing something incredibly different than our normal way of life: having regulations as to where we can travel and whom we can socialize with. With so many regulations and restrictions in place, it’s easy to begin to feel trapped, isolated, and lonely. The feeling of being limitless is what we are all

by: Megan Meisler, Co-Owner of Loadmaster Trailer Co. Ltd.

tags: Hauling, Lifestyle, Trailers, Travel

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Most insurance is straightforward, until it’s not. When you have an accident or property damage, you file an insurance claim. But filing an insurance claim on a boat trailer isn’t so straightforward. That’s because it depends on how and what type of damage occurred that will determine which insurance coverage –

tags: Hauling, Insurance, Trailers

Monday, September 2, 2019

When boating season starts to wind down, most Great Lakes boaters begin the process of winterizing their boat. Whether they have to prepare the boat for winter storage or for the long trek down south if they are fortunate enough to be “snow birds”, the boat needs to be properly maintained. The mental checklist begins with

by: Megan Meisler, Co-Owner of Loadmaster Trailer Co. Ltd.

tags: Hauling, Service & Repair, Trailers, Travel, Winterization

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

In the past, I have addressed the importance of boat trailer safety and making sure you get the proper trailer for your needs. I have also written “to do” lists for maintenance items to check on your trailer and discussed the importance of making sure the trailer accurately supports your boat’s hull to prevent damage

by: Megan Meisler, Co-Owner of Loadmaster Trailer Co. Ltd., www.loadmasterboattrailer.com

tags: Hauling, safety, Trailers

Monday, January 28, 2019

Vehicle manufacturers are showing interest in improving towing performance, which generally takes a backseat to lowering cost and improving fuel mileage when the economy’s in the dumper. With a booming economy and boat sales at a strong pace, it’s a good time to take a sharp look at what’s new in towing for 2019;

by: John Tiger

tags: Hauling

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