Boat Hauling Ontario Winter Storage: How to Get Your Boat Home for Winter: Cottage Closing Boat Hauling in Ontario

Book a pickup truck driver with a suitable hitch and a trailer rated for your boat. GoGedit drivers haul fishing boats, runabouts and small pontoons from Ontario marinas and cottage ramps to storage yards or home driveways, typically for $200 to $500 depending on distance and boat size.

Prep Before the Driver Arrives

1. Remove personal items, electronics and life jackets 2. Drain the bilge, livewell and water lines 3. Fog or stabilize the engine per the manufacturer 4. Disconnect and bring home the battery 5. Confirm trailer lights, tires and bearings

Know Your Weights

A 16 ft fishing boat on a trailer commonly weighs 1,500 to 2,500 lb, while a 20 ft runabout can exceed 4,000 lb. Always share the dry weight, trailer weight and hitch type when you request hauling so the right truck is assigned.

Typical Ontario Boat Hauling Routes

- Muskoka marina to GTA storage - Kawartha Lakes to Durham or Peterborough storage - Georgian Bay to Barrie or Collingwood storage - Lake Simcoe to the GTA

Shrink Wrap and Storage

Most owners wrap the boat at the marina and then move it. Confirm the storage facility accepts wrapped boats and that your delivery time fits their intake hours.

Book Early

Boat hauling demand peaks in the last two weeks of October. [Request a delivery](/request-delivery) in September and share the boat length, weight and pickup ramp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pickup truck haul a pontoon boat?

Small pontoons can be hauled with a properly rated truck and trailer. Large models need specialist transport.

Do I need to be present for boat hauling?

Usually yes at pickup to hand over keys and confirm condition, or a marina can release the boat on your behalf.

How far in advance should I book?

Two to four weeks ahead during October.