Lifting, Moving, & Storing Boats - Sea-Lift - Diesel powered ...

Lifting, Moving, & Storing Boats Factors to consider when choosing equipment Northwest Marina Conference October 31st 2007 Presented by: Wade Koning, Darryl Krause, and Howard Bean

Finances What percentage of your yards Gross Profits are realized from boat lifting and storage fees? Does updating equipment with a substantial capital expenditure justify the cost? Which system will best enable Gross Profits to

be increased and ROI time reduced? Storage How can existing yard space be maximized? Storage

Footprint of the transportation unit affects space usability. Storage - Blocking Is your operation adhering to industry standards? ABYC Standards: TY 28 Boat Lifting and

Storage has published guidelines. Transportation equipment should allow blocking to adequately support the weight of the boat. Moving Maneuverability

Speed Distance Safety Moving Boats Is speed a concern? For example, will reducing haul out times result in increased profits?

Will transferring between transportation methods (sling lift to transporter trailer) reduce efficiency and increase safety concerns? Are storm considerations a factor? Opportunity for additional revenues. Moving - Safety

New technologies such as Air Bunks provide continuous support while contouring the shape of the boats hull. Air Bunks Lifting

Which type of lift system best fits your needs? Finger pier and sling lift Ramp and trailer Crane or forklift (with negative lift) Costs and environmental concerns associated with construction or retrofit

Available Systems on the Market Self Propelled Trailer KMI Sea-Lift, Con-o-Lift, Brownell, Hostar Fork Lift Wiggins, Hoist, Taylor

Sling Lift Marine Travelift, Wise, Ascom Which solutions leave gaps, which is best overall choice?