ABOUT UK BOAT TRANSPORT

We are a small family business dedicated to providing a professional boat transport service at a competitive price.

We are proud of the relationships developed with our customers over the years and have a good rapport with many brokers and boatyards right across Europe. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and communication and always aim to keep our customers regularly updated during the whole boat moving process.

We have transported boats throughout Europe including France, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Malta, Gibraltar, Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Corsica and Sardinia.

For more information please call us in Lymington on 01590 390490 or Plymouth on  01752 911910, email info@ukboattransport.com.

OUR PEOPLE

Person wearing sunglasses and a life jacket standing on a dock by the water, with a boat in the background and a cloudy sky.

Debbie Whelan - Company Director & Transport Manager

Debbie founded the company and has enjoyed the challenge of growing the business to where it is today. She splits her time between dealing with customer enquiries, organising logistics and ensuring that customers are kept up to date on the progress of their deliveries. Debbie also liaises with marinas and boatyards, organises ferry bookings and customs clearance paperwork to ensure that all deliveries go smoothly

Debbie enjoys spending time sailing on the Solent (especially lunches in Yarmouth!) and watching F1 motor racing.

Man with glasses and a red life jacket smiling on a dock, with a yellow and black inflatable boat named 'BusyBee' in the background.

Michael Whelan - Logistics Manager

Michael has been in the boat transport industry for over 20 years.  He has safely transported many thousands of boats all over the UK and Europe. His extensive industry knowledge, professionalism and 'can do' attitude have earned him praise from many customers. Michael is a NTTA and IMI certified trailer servicing technician, so has the skills required to keep our fleet of trailers safe and roadworthy.

Michael is a fully qualified RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail and Power with 20,000 sea miles logged and has spent time teaching sailing and power boating in the UK and Ireland. He has owned various boats over the years from a small RIB to a large sailing yacht and enjoys spending time sailing around the Solent and beyond.

Michael Whelan interviewed at the Maritime Media MDM Marinas Boat Show 2025.

OUR BOAT TRANSPORT VEHICLES AND TRAILERS

Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit vans

All our vans are fitted with amber beacons, 2 way radio, tracker and tachograph for commercial towing.

We hold an International Operators Licence allowing us to legally transport boats all over Europe.

Specialist Trailers for carrying boats and other items

We have a fleet of specialist trailers for carrying boats and other goods. Our range includes multi roller trailers, flatbed trailers, and custom built multi purpose boat tailers.

Custom built multi purpose boat trailers with adjustable supports for carrying all types of powerboat (including powerboats with skegs and shaft drives) and yacht (including lift keels and fin keels).

Swing beam multi roller trailers for slipway launching and recovery.

Flatbed trailers with winch and ramps for carrying bilge keel yachts, boats on unroadworthy trailers, vehicles and other items.

For more information please call us in Lymington on 01590 390490 or Plymouth on  01752 911910, email info@ukboattransport.com.