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Jet Ski & PWC Transport
Personal watercraft, on their trailer or loaded.
Overview
How jet ski & pwc transport works
Personal watercraft usually move on the trailer they already sit on — a single or double PWC trailer is light, easy to tow and easy for a carrier to hook. Off the trailer, a PWC needs a cradle or a pallet, which changes the job.
Because they are small and light, PWC moves are frequently combined with another shipment going the same direction, which is a better use of your money than booking a truck for two skis.
Towed on the PWC trailer
The simplest and cheapest option. Same trailer rules as anything else: tires, bearings, lights, brakes where required, and current registration.
Loaded without a trailer
Requires a cradle or pallet and a lift or forklift. It is more work and typically more cost, so if you own the trailer, use it.
Quoting
What we need to quote your shipment
- Number of skis and their year, make and model
- Trailer type: single, double, or none
- Total length and weight
- Trailer condition and registration
- Whether covers are fitted
Enterprise Auto Transport is a licensed broker (USDOT #2273104, MC #774106). We arrange transportation with qualified motor carriers whose equipment and authority fit the shipment — we do not own trucks or employ drivers.
Before pickup
- Drain the hull and bilge completely
- Winterize or flush the engine if the route runs through cold weather
- Remove or fully secure the cover — loose covers flog and scratch the hull
- Take out life jackets, gear and anything in the storage bins
- Strap each ski to the trailer at both bow eye and rear
- Check trailer tires and bearings
- Photograph the hull bottom, which is where transport damage shows
From experience
What commonly goes wrong
- PWC trailers are small and often the most neglected trailer people own. Bearings are the usual failure.
- Snap-on covers rarely survive a long haul. Take them off or ratchet them down.
- Water left in the hull freezes on a northbound spring trip.
Questions
Jet Ski & PWC Transport FAQs
Can two skis ship on one trailer?
Yes, if the trailer is a double and it is rated for it. That is usually the cheapest way to move a pair.
Can you pick up from a marina or storage lot?
Usually, as long as the facility allows a truck in and someone can release the equipment to the driver.
Before pickup
Condition and repair responsibility
Tires, brakes and anything that rolls: the owner's responsibility
- Anything that rolls or tows on its own wheels — boats, RVs, campers, utility and enclosed trailers, equipment trailers — must be roadworthy before pickup. That means sound tires with tread and no dry rot, correct air pressure, working bearings and hubs, functioning brakes and lights, a good coupler, safety chains and a spare if one is available.
- Equipment that has been parked for a long season is the most common problem. Tires that look fine can be dry-rotted and years past their date code, and bearings that have not been greased will run hot. If your boat or trailer has been sitting, have the tires and bearings checked before transport.
- The customer is responsible for the cost of any repairs needed to make the unit safe to move — tires, wheels, bearings, brakes, lights, couplers or anything else that allows the unit to roll or operate.
- If a tire blows out, a bearing fails or the unit becomes disabled in transit, the customer is responsible for the cost of towing to the nearest service facility and for the parts and labor to repair it. Roadside service on the highway costs considerably more than doing the work in advance.
- Repairs made on the road can add days to the delivery window. Enterprise Auto Transport is a licensed broker and is not responsible for the mechanical condition of the equipment, for the cost of repairs or towing, or for delays caused by them.
Get started
Request a quote for this shipment
Not sure what kind of hauler you need?
Don't worry. You don't have to know whether you need a power-only truck, flatbed, enclosed trailer, RV driver or specialized carrier. Just tell us what you're moving, its approximate size, where it's going and when you need it moved. We'll review the shipment and determine what type of transportation is appropriate.
Please note: Anything that rolls on its own wheels must be roadworthy before pickup. The customer is responsible for repairs — tires, bearings, brakes, lights — and for towing and repair costs if the unit becomes disabled in transit.
Ready to move your boat, RV or toys?
Equipment-specific quoting on dimensions, weight and trailer condition — with a coordinator who answers the phone.