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Shipping boats from Los Angeles, CA to Halifax, NS costs $14,086 USD to $26,308 USD on LoadLoom's Standard service for the reference shipments below (direct-pay price, computed by our engine for this 3,603-mile lane on 2026-11-07). Enter your own boat 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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๐ก๏ธ $5M general liability coverage
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additional $2M+ ยท cargo up to $1M
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Three reference shipments priced by the LoadLoom engine for Los Angeles, CA to Halifax, NS on 2026-11-07. Standard service, direct-pay price. Your own boat prices in the form above.
| Reference shipment | Specs | Direct-pay price | Standard price | Pickup window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft bowrider on its own trailer | LOA 20 ft, beam 8 ft, 7 ft 6 in on trailer, 3,500 lbs | $14,086 USD | $15,635 USD | Pickup within 3โ5 business days |
| 24 ft pontoon, transport trailer provided | LOA 24 ft, beam 8 ft 6 in, 8 ft high, 4,000 lbs | $15,493 USD | $17,197 USD | Pickup within 3โ5 business days |
| 30 ft sailboat, mast down | LOA 30 ft, beam 10 ft 6 in (overwidth), 11 ft high, 9,000 lbs | $26,308 USD | $29,202 USD | Pickup within 3โ5 business days |
Direct-pay is the bank-transfer price; the standard price covers any payment method. Both are computed live by the same engine that books the shipment, so there is no separate advertised rate to reconcile.
Legal envelopes at each end from LoadLoom's verified regulations tables (reviewed September 2026). Loads beyond them price permits and escorts automatically.
| Limit | California | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|---|
| Legal width | 8.5 ft | 8.5 ft |
| Legal height | 14 ft | 13.6 ft |
| First escort from | per permit | per permit |
| Seasonal weight limits | none published | Spring weight restrictions apply on posted Nova Scotia roads during thaw, per the province's annual orders. |
For the reference shipments on this page, LoadLoom's Standard service prices $14,086 USD to $26,308 USD direct-pay (2026-11-07). Your exact number depends on dimensions, weight, condition and service level; the form on this page returns it in 60 seconds.
On Standard service: pickup within 3โ5 business days, then about 9 days in transit for 3,603 road miles. Priority and Express tiers shorten pickup and transit; every tier shows exact dates on your quote.
Cross-border moves need proof of ownership or a commercial invoice, an export declaration where required, and customs clearance at the crossing; LoadLoom's booking checklist lists each document for your category and the carrier presents them at the border. Duties, where they apply, are shown before you book.
Every LoadLoom shipment moves with carrier cargo protection, and 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.
