How do you prevent road rash on the boat when trailering long distances? We will be transporting our new boat about 1,250 miles and want to prevent any road rash from occurring.
Could we have the marina shrink wrap the hull before transporting? Would the shrink wrap provide enough protection from rocks, etc.?

You might want to look into the "Rock Tamer" mud flaps. They are large mudflaps that get installed onto your insert for your receiver hitch. You can disconnect them when not towing, they end up hanging right under your bumper. I bought some but haven't used them yet. Steve

I second the mud flap/safety guard idea. They are easy on/easy off. That is what I do...

Do a GOOGLE for BOAT BRA. There is a guy in Granbury, Texas that makes them and he does a great job. It fits just like a car/truck bra.

This will be a one time transportation by a third party. I just want to eliminate to reduce the damage to the boat as the boat will be hauled 1,250 miles.

I HAVE BEEN TRANSPORTING BOATS FOR 25 YRS. AND HAVE YET TO HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH ROCKS AND/OR DEBRIS HITTING THE BOTTOM OF A BOAT ON A TRAILER. IF U ASK UR TRANSPORTER IF THE EXHAUST FROM HIS TRUCK IS UP HIGH (SEMI TRUCK) OR LOW (DUALLY). IF ITS HIGH, THE INTERIOR WILL GET THE SOOT FROM THE EXHAUST ON UR INTERIOR AND THEN IF IT RAINS, ITS A TRUE MESS
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Best way to prevent is have the boat up on a flatbed/lowboy trailer.

Second best way would be a REALLY good shrink wrap with a couple layers on the lower/forward portions of the hull.

If you have just plain white gelcoat, having a few nicks repaired isn't that expensive. It may not be worth your effort.

I have also towed a 31 and now a 38 footer for many many miles over the last 12 years and have never had a problem, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just my 2 cents.

In fact I have seen more damage from Shrink wrap from caffing Gelcoat , When I have delivered long distance I usaully shrink wrap over full cover or nothing at all . I prefer just a good bath VS buffing entire boat and having all sharp corners sanded down from Shrink wrap . Bottom line if you have really nice gelcoat of nice paint and want to keep it that way , leave the shrink wrap for a Boston Whaler