Once the vessel is removed from the water, it is transferred to a trailer to be transported and kept at the storage location, or repair facility.

Various systems have been developed over time and the number of such types of systems has varied as technologies and vessel types change.įixed systems typically utilize a lift that is in a set position to retrieve the vessel from the water. This can be for anything from a simple Boat Lift as to protect ones vessel from the harsh environment a boat will encounter by “sitting” in the water for any length of time let alone the need for any type of major repair or maintenance at a small craft facility.įurther, the ability to launch small craft greatly increases the capacity of the facility and the flexibility to operate a greater number of small craft than accommodated at limited spaces on the floating docks or fixed piers.īecause of these reasons, most dedicated small craft harbors have some provision to launch small craft. The ability to remove small craft from the water is essential for numerous reasons.

Boat crane lift