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Turner Yacht Services F-350 with a sportfish loaded on the hydraulic trailer, ready to leave the yard
Kent Island, MD · Boat transport, storage and shrink wrap

Eighteen years of moving boats without drama.

Turner Yacht Services hauls, stores and winterizes boats from our yard on Kent Island, across the Chesapeake Bay and up and down the East Coast. Richard Turner answers the phone, drives the truck and sends you pictures along the way.

Text for a quoteCall (443) 665-8251
Turner Yacht Services · Yacht management services★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
  • Owner-run since2008Richard Turner, Stevensville, MD
  • On Google40+ reviews, all 5 starsRead every one on our reviews page
  • EquipmentHydraulic trailerOversize loads with permits, to 13 ft beam and more
  • RangeMaine to the CarolinasChesapeake Bay first, long distance by the job
Who you are dealing with

The owner is the one driving.

Richard Turner started Turner Yacht Services in 2008 and still runs every job himself: the quote, the route, the straps, the drop. Customers mention the same things over and over. He answers his own phone, he sends pictures from the road, and he checks the boat over before he hands it back.

We move powerboats and sailboats on a hydraulic trailer from our yard on Kent Island, across the Bay Bridge and anywhere on the Chesapeake, then out to Maine, Long Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the Carolinas when the job calls for it. We also store boats, shrink wrap them for winter, wash and wax them, and run deliveries by water.

One customer put it this way after a move: “Even the guys at the marina were like ‘who is this guy? He knows his stuff, has a great rig, and is great to work with.’”

Richard TurnerOwner, Turner Yacht Services · Stevensville, MD
Richard Turner in a Turner Yacht Services cap beside a hull in the shed
Richard in the shed, between jobs
By the numbers

What experience looks like

Sizes, loads and lead times from real jobs and from the questions customers ask us most.

  • 40 ftand upMotor yachts and sailboats moved this year
  • 13 ftbeamA 38 ft center console with a 12 ft rise, permitted as an oversize load
  • 500 miand beyondOur regular range from Kent Island, farther by the job
  • 2-3days outScheduling for contracted customers, by season and location
Services

Transport, storage and the seasons in between.

Nine services, one company. Most calls start with a move and end with the boat stored, wrapped or launched on the other side of winter.

Putting the boat away for winter? See the winter storage and shrink wrap package: we pick it up, wrap it, store it and bring it back in spring.
Recent work

Sailboats, cruisers, center consoles and the odd houseboat.

A few from the road and the yard. More in the gallery.

Travel lift lowering a Downeast-style boat onto the Turner hydraulic trailer
Off the lift and onto the trailer
Black express cruiser strapped on the hydraulic trailer
Express cruiser, strapped and ready
LADY CHESSIE work boat on the trailer with an oversize load banner
Oversize load: a Bay work boat
Sailboat in the travel lift slings at a marina
Sailboat haul-out
Turner Yacht Services truck and trailer loaded on the NEW JERSEY ferry
Crossing on the ferry with a boat in tow

Every photo on this site is one of our jobs. Laser dinghies to 40 ft motor yachts, Navy RIBs to patrol boats.

See the gallery
How a move runs

Five steps from first text to splash.

  1. 1

    Text or call

    Tell us what the boat is, where it is and where it needs to go. Richard answers himself.

  2. 2

    Fill in the transport form

    For a move, the transport information form gives us the year, make, length, beam, height and weight, plus both addresses. That is what the quote and the permits come from.

  3. 3

    Quote and contract

    Straightforward pricing, in writing. Contracted customers are usually scheduled two to three days out.

  4. 4

    Pickup

    From a slip, a lift, a yard or a driveway. Richard checks the route and the drop before the boat moves.

  5. 5

    Delivery, with pictures

    Updates and photos along the way, then a walk-around at the other end before you sign off.
Reviews

Forty-plus Google reviews. Every one five stars.

“
He moved my 38' sailboat from Marina to one of my properties and it was a great experience. Communicated the entire time before and during on what was going on and when. Even the guys at the marina were like "who is this guy? He knows his stuff, has a great rig, and is great to work with." That speaks volumes.
Jordy Sargent · Google · Jun 2026
Richard made a very stressful situation seamless and EASY! We needed to move our boat from NY to Delaware and from the first communication I knew we were in good hands. He kept in constant contact, sent pictures and was so professional. When bad weather was predicted, Richard adjusted his schedule to make sure he would be able to safely move the boat. He was so easy to reach, personally answered my calls and addressed all of my concerns.
Jessica MillerGoogle · Sep 2026 · ★★★★★
I just had Richard (Turner Yacht Services) deliver my 26' Sea Ray from Hollywood, MD to Occoquan, VA. Richard was great to work with, he kept me posted about times and costs, and most importantly the boat arrived with zero damage and zero drama
Stephen CutchinsGoogle · Apr 2026 · ★★★★★
There are so many moving parts buying a boat out of state, then having it trailered to your home. Richard took control of dealing with the seller, the marina and everything in the most professional honest way. He told me that he would take care of everything and he did!
Kathleen MandzijGoogle · May 2026 · ★★★★★
Mr. Turner relocated my Monterey 27.5 SY cabin cruiser from Maryland to Hopewell, Virginia. His service was outstanding! The delivery was right on schedule. He took time to go over every inch of my boat to insure no damage was done during transit. He even polished a spot on the gel coat that didn't meet his standard.
Van WilsonGoogle · Apr 2026 · ★★★★★
If you want to move your boat over a long distance, Turner Yacht Services is a great option. When I need to move my boat between Annapolis and Maine, I became very frustrated dealing with larger companies and franchisees. This family owned local business gave me great service at a reasonable cost.
Robert GallagherGoogle · Apr 2026 · ★★★★★
I have a 38' CC with a 13' beam and 12' rise making this an oversized load. Mr. Turner was extremely knowledgeable and easily answered all of my questions and put my concerns at rest. He coordinated with both marinas and my vessel was moved within a week for an extremely fair price!
Logan MarshGoogle · Dec 2022 · ★★★★★
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Where we work

Home water is the Chesapeake. The truck goes a lot farther.

Around the Bay
  • AnnapolisMD
  • Kent Islandhome yard
  • BaltimoreMD
  • WashingtonDC
  • AlexandriaVA
  • Ocean CityMD
  • Rehoboth BeachDE
  • Eastern ShoreMD
Where boats have gone this year
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • Long Island, NY
  • New York
  • NE Pennsylvania
  • Delaware
  • Havre de Grace, MD
  • Annapolis, MD
  • Hollywood, MD
  • Washington, DC
  • Occoquan, VA
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Hopewell, VA
  • South Carolina

Long-distance moves are quoted by the job. Tell us both ends and the boat’s dimensions and we’ll tell you what it takes.
Questions

Straight answers.

Turner Yacht Services is an owner-run boat transport, storage and yacht management company on Kent Island, Maryland, serving the Chesapeake Bay region since 2008. Already under contract? Go straight to the transport information form.

How far do you travel?

Our regular range is about 500 miles from Kent Island, which covers the Chesapeake, the Mid-Atlantic and New England. We go farther by the job: boats have gone to Maine, Long Island and South Carolina.

Do you store all types of boats?

Yes. Motor boats to around 50 ft, sailboats, houseboats, work boats and pontoons. Storage is at our yard on Kent Island, for a season, a winter or a few years.

How soon can you schedule me?

Once you’re under contract, usually two to three days out, depending on the season and where the boat is.

What do you need from me for a quote?

The boat’s year, make and model, overall length, beam, height with any arch or tower, and weight, plus the pickup and drop-off addresses and whether the boat is in the water. The transport information form walks you through it.

Can you handle oversize loads?

Yes. Our trailer is hydraulic and we pull the permits. A 38 ft center console with a 13 ft beam and a 12 ft rise moved as an oversize load without a problem.

Do you move sailboats with the mast up?

No. The mast comes down for the road. We can coordinate mast stepping at either end and move the mast with the boat.

How do I get a quote?

Tap “Text for a quote” on this page, or call (443) 665-8251. Have the boat’s dimensions and both addresses handy.

Get on the schedule

Tell us about the boat.

(443) 665-8251
Text for a quoteTransport information form
Turner Yacht Services

Stevensville, MD (Kent Island)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

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