Serving Yorkshire’s inland waterways with expert lifting, haulage, and delivery for narrowboats, canal boats, and cruisers

Network Hiab & Haulage is your trusted partner for boat transport throughout Yorkshire. We specialise in moving canal boats, narrowboats, and cruisers safely between marinas, moorings, and storage facilities across the region. With our Hiab-equipped vehicles and experienced team, we take care of everything from lifting and loading to delivery and positioning—ensuring your boat reaches its destination in perfect condition.

Yorkshire’s network of inland waterways is extensive, and we’re proud to serve them all. Our boat transport services regularly cover the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Aire and Calder Navigation, Rochdale Canal, Calder and Hebble Navigation, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, and Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation. We also provide services to the Ashton Canal, Bridgewater Canal, Pocklington Canal, and River Hull, giving our clients full coverage across Yorkshire's main boating routes.

Whether you’re moving a vessel for seasonal mooring, sale, repair, or refurbishment, we offer a fully managed service that takes the stress out of boat transport. We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your boat’s specifications and delivery needs. From there, we carry out full site assessments and plan every aspect of the lift and transport route, including road access, bridge height restrictions, crane positioning, and site conditions at both ends of the journey.

Our Hiab vehicles are ideal for this kind of specialist work, offering precise lifting capabilities and secure transport in one seamless operation. Whether we’re collecting from a private mooring, hardstanding yard, boatyard, or dry dock, we ensure that every movement is carried out safely and with the utmost care.

Clients across Yorkshire—from private boat owners and hire operators to marine engineers and brokers—choose us because of our professionalism, technical ability, and local knowledge. We know how to navigate narrow rural access roads, coordinate site access with marina staff, and manage lifting operations without delay.

When moving boats in and out of waterways like the Leeds and Liverpool or the Calder and Hebble, understanding local infrastructure and environmental considerations is critical. Our team is trained to manage risk and avoid disruption, with full insurance and compliance as standard. You can rely on us to treat your boat with the respect it deserves and to keep you informed every step of the way.

To arrange boat transport in Yorkshire, contact Network Hiab & Haulage today. We’re ready to provide expert guidance, an accurate quote, and a professional plan to move your vessel safely and efficiently—wherever you need it to go within the region or beyond.