Moving a 52-foot catamaran by road over 100km seems impossible. In this video, we haul our massive 52ft catamaran overland using specialized heavy transport trailers and police escorts.
Can you really transport an enormous 52-foot cruising catamaran over 100 kilometers of public roadways? With an extreme beam width and tons of weight, taking a multihull vessel onto narrow highways is one of the most intense challenges any boat owner can face.
Moving a yacht by road is a logistical nightmare. Join us as we transport our Portofino 52 across the desert after sea routes failed.
In this full episode, we take you behind the scenes of our massive overland relocation:
🗺️ Route planning, height surveys, and oversize transport permits
⚙️ Loading the yacht onto a custom hydraulic multi-axle trailer
🚨 Coordinating pilot cars, escort teams, and power line lifting crews
🔄 Navigating tight roundabouts, bridge crossings, and narrow country roads
⚓ Final arrival at the boatyard and preparing for splashdown
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00:00 – The Impossible Plan: Moving a 52ft Catamaran by Road
01:45 – Surveying the 100km Route and Obstacles
04:12 – Loading the Catamaran onto the Heavy Haul Trailer
07:30 – Rolling Out: Escort Vehicles and Police Convoy
10:55 – Squeezing Through Tight Intersections and Roundabouts
14:20 – Danger Zone: Clearing Overhead Power Lines and Bridges
17:45 – The Final Stretch on the Highway
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🛡️ DISCLAIMER:
Overland boat transport involves heavy machinery, strict legal permits, and professional escorts. Never attempt to haul wide-beam vessels without certified operators and proper local authority permits.
🏷️ CREDITS:
Heavy Transport Team: Overland Marine Logistics
Pilot Escort Services: Regional Escort Pilots
Camera & Drone Operations: Production Crew
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