Sixth hoist for North Yard

A sixth boat lift has been delivered to the North Yard at The Boat Works to further boost its dedicated superyacht maintenance offerings.

The new, efficient, variable-width Marine Travelift has four-wheel steering and a beam capacity of up to 9.6m (32ft) and can lift vessels up to 100 tonnes, including wide-beam multihulls.
Arrival of the hoist coincided with completion of the Watersheds facility (see Mooring Post February/March), a first-of-kind series of covered in-water chutes, ideal for refits and commissioning.
Tony Longhurst, owner of The Boat Works, outlined the focus that propelled expansion last year. “We significantly grew The Boat Works’ footprint, opening over 50 new in-water and out-of-water work bays, accommodating more tenants, and enhancing yacht sales across our two adjacent yards. As the largest marine facility in the southern hemisphere, we continue to set the standard in the industry, with over 100 boat movements each week,” he said.