The new variable-width travel lift by BOAT LIFT has been installed and commissioned at Tersan Marine shipyard in Turkey. Designed to handle vessels weighing up to 500 tons, the high-capacity machine features a telescopic hydraulic expansion system that allows its track width to be adjusted.
The solution was developed to meet a specific customer requirement: operating across two boat launching and hauling basins of different widths. To address this need, BOAT LIFT developed a variable-width boat hoist capable of adapting to the different facilities within the shipyard. This allows a single machine to serve both basins, eliminating the need for dedicated equipment for each one.
The advantages of variable width
The ability to adjust the track width makes BOAT LIFT expandable travel lifts particularly versatile when it comes to managing shipyard space. The machine can adapt to different operational and storage requirements, accessing areas that may be difficult to reach with a fixed-width travel lift and reducing unused space between vessels.
The ability to reduce the machine's overall width also makes it easier to access workshops and enclosed spaces, expanding the range of applications for the equipment.
As with all BOAT LIFT solutions, the variable-width travel lift is operated remotely via radio control. The simple, intuitive interface allows the operator to manage the machine's various functions precisely, including during more delicate handling operations.
The new 500 tons travel lift combines high lifting capacity with the flexibility of variable track width, meeting the shipyard's requirements for vessel handling and efficient space management.
