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Houseboat transport with LoadLoom costs $5,015 CAD to $25,501 USD on the three benchmark lanes below for a typical houseboat (LOA 44 ft, beam 14 ft, 13.5 ft on trailer, 23,000 lbs, transport trailer provided), Standard service, direct-pay price, computed by our engine on 2026-11-07. A unit this size is oversize (over 8.5 ft wide), so permits and escorts are priced in automatically. Enter yours below for a bookable price in 60 seconds, locked 30 days.
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Sailboats: mast must be unstepped and secured before pickup.
2 ยท Your route
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Your shipment is protected
๐ก๏ธ $5M general liability coverage
Every assigned carrier
additional $2M+ ยท cargo up to $1M
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Reference unit: LOA 44 ft, beam 14 ft, 13.5 ft on trailer, 23,000 lbs, transport trailer provided. Priced by the LoadLoom engine on 2026-11-07, Standard service. Edit any number in the form above; your exact unit beats the reference.
| Lane | Road miles | Direct-pay price | Standard price | Lane page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC | 382 | $5,015 CAD | $5,567 CAD | All boats on this lane โ |
| Chicago, IL to Dallas, TX | 982 | $12,880 USD | $14,297 USD | All boats on this lane โ |
| Toronto, ON to Miami, FL | 1,509 | $25,501 USD | $28,306 USD | All boats on this lane โ |
Engine verdict for the reference unit: Oversize; Linehaul (Oversize, $4.5/mi x 382 mi).
On the benchmark lanes: Toronto to Montreal $5,015 CAD (382 mi); Chicago to Dallas $12,880 USD (982 mi); Toronto to Miami $25,501 USD (1,509 mi), Standard service, direct-pay, for a typical unit. Your own price depends on exact dimensions, weight, condition and service level.
For the reference unit the engine assigns: Linehaul (Oversize, $4.5/mi x 382 mi). Service class: Oversize. Your dimensions decide; the quote shows the equipment it priced.
A typical houseboat exceeds the legal envelope on width (14.0 ft against 8.5 ft); permits for every state or province crossed are priced into the quote and filed by the carrier. Check your jurisdiction's exact thresholds in the links below.
Every LoadLoom shipment moves with carrier cargo protection; full-value protection to your declared value is available at booking. The platform carries $5M general liability; network carriers hold a minimum of $2M with cargo protection up to $1M.
