Lift-out in fall, splash in spring
Haul-out and launch
The boat comes out on a travel lift, crane or hydraulic trailer, gets a pressure wash and is blocked for winter. In spring it goes back in. We book both ends with the yard that stores it, or find a hauler if you stay at a private dock.
- Travel lift
- Crane for keelboats
- Hydraulic trailer
- Pressure wash
What a haul-out includes
Lift
Slings under the hull at marked points, or a hydraulic trailer at the ramp.
Pressure wash
Growth and scum off the bottom before it dries on. Often included, sometimes extra.
Block or cradle
Set on stands or a cradle in the yard, level and stable for the snow load.
Spring launch
Back in the water on your booked date, often with a quick check that the engine starts and nothing leaks.
Haul-out prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Haul-out or launch | from $8/ft each way |
| Mast stepping or unstepping | from $250 each way |
| Boat transport, local | from $300 one way |
| Bottom paint | from $30/ft |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published marina and port rates and market estimates, October 2026. Your boat, the yard and the dates set the final price.
Booking tips
Book the date, not just the service
Fall haul-out dates fill from late August. Pick a date before the first hard frost if the boat is not yet winterized.
Know your sling points
Many hulls have marked lift points. Tell the yard about transducers, shafts and struts.
Empty the boat first
Take valuables, food and electronics home. Leave the keys and the battery switch off.
Check the forecast for launch
Spring launch is weather-dependent. A launch date is a target, not a promise.
Haul-out questions
When is haul-out season?
Mostly late September to early November in Ontario and Quebec, and earlier in the north. See the haul-out and launch calendar.
Can you haul out my boat from my cottage dock?
Yes, with a hydraulic trailer or by water to a nearby ramp, then on to storage. See boat transport.
Is haul-out priced per foot?
Usually, from $8/ft each way, with a minimum charge. Larger boats, keelboats and boats that need mast work cost more.
Tell us about your boat. We find the spot.
Storage type, LOA, region and season. We check what is open near you and reply by email with options and prices.