50-Ton Marine Travel Lift for a Yacht Marina in Croatia

TL;DR

Nucleon manufactured and exported a 50-ton marine travel lift to a yacht marina on the Croatian coast, where it is used for routine yacht haul-out, dry-storage transfer and re-launch. The unit was factory load-tested before shipment, containerized for export, and reassembled and commissioned on site by the marina's team with Nucleon's remote technical support. It now handles vessels up to 50 tons as part of the marina's regular operating schedule.

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Aperçu du projet

Croatia's Adriatic coastline supports a large and growing fleet of motor yachts and sailing vessels, and marinas along the coast increasingly need reliable marine travel lifts to move boats between water and dry storage for maintenance, refit and winter layup. This case study covers a 50-ton marine travel lift manufactured by Nucleon and delivered to a yacht marina in Croatia, where it now handles haul-out, launch and yard repositioning of yachts up to 50 tons.

Article	Détail
Equipment type	Marine travel lift (mobile boat hoist)
Rated capacity	50 tons
Span (inner width)	7.0–7.5 m
Hauteur de levage	6.0–6.5 m
Empattement	Approx. 8–9 m
Vitesse de levage	0.6–1.0 m/min
Travel speed	0–20 m/min (variable)
Pneus	Solid rubber, non-marking, marina-surface rated
Alimentation électrique	Diesel hydraulic power unit (electric option available)
Sling configuration	2 or 4 adjustable belt slings, hull-contact design
Application	Yacht haul-out, launch, dry-storage transfer
Site	Yacht marina, Croatia
Manufacturer	Grue nucleon

The Challenge

The marina needed equipment that could:

Lift and transport yachts up to 50 tons safely between the water and the storage yard
Straddle a range of hull widths and shapes without damaging the hull or keel
Operate within a busy working marina with limited maneuvering space
Withstand frequent, repeated lifting cycles throughout the boating season

A fixed shore crane or a stationary hoist could not offer the mobility and hull-friendly handling the marina required, which is why a mobile boat hoist design — rather than a fixed crane — was specified for this project.

The Solution: 50-Ton Marine Travel Lift

Nucleon supplied a 50-ton marine travel lift built specifically for yacht handling. Key features include:

50-ton lifting capacity, sized for the marina's largest motor yachts and sailing vessels
Adjustable sling/belt slings that cradle the hull rather than point-loading it, protecting gelcoat and keel
Mobile rubber-tired undercarriage, allowing the unit to travel between the launch bay and the storage yard under its own power
Wide wheel track and hydraulic steering, giving the operator precise control within tight marina layouts
Structural design and lifting components engineered and load-tested to the rated 50-ton capacity before shipment

This combination lets the marina use a single machine to cover haul-out, transport and re-launch, rather than relying on multiple pieces of equipment.

Manufacturing, Testing and Shipping

Before leaving the factory, the travel lift's structural components were fabricated, assembled and load-tested to confirm performance at the rated 50-ton capacity. The unit was then disassembled into shippable sections, wrapped in weatherproof export packaging, and containerized for ocean freight to Croatia.

Installation and Commissioning

On arrival in Croatia, the travel lift was reassembled on site, and its lifting, steering and travel functions were tested and calibrated before handover. Since installation, the unit has been in regular use at the marina, moving yachts between the water and the storage yard as part of the marina's normal haul-out and launch schedule.

Why a Marine Travel Lift Fits Yacht Marina Operations

For marinas and boatyards evaluating lifting equipment, a marine travel lift offers several practical advantages over fixed cranes or slipways:

Hull-friendly handling — sling-based lifting spreads the load and avoids point contact with the hull
Mobilité — the same unit can lift, transport and reposition a vessel without a separate transporter
Throughput — faster turnaround between haul-out, service and re-launch during peak season
Scalability — capacities from smaller boat hoists up to 50 tons and above cover a wide range of marina fleets

FAQ

What is a marine travel lift used for?

A marine travel lift, also called a boat hoist or yacht lift, is a mobile gantry crane used to lift boats and yachts out of the water for storage, maintenance or repair, and to lower them back in for launch.

Combien coûte un élévateur marin de 50 tonnes ?

Pricing depends on capacity, span, lifting height and site-specific options such as steering and power systems. Contact Nucleon for a project-specific quotation based on your marina's requirements.

Can a marine travel lift be customized for a specific marina layout?

Yes. Span, wheelbase, lifting height and sling configuration can be adjusted to match a marina's berth layout, hull types and site access constraints.

Does Nucleon export marine travel lifts internationally?

Yes. This project reflects Nucleon's export capability, covering manufacturing, testing, export packaging, shipping and on-site installation support for marinas outside China, including this installation in Croatia.

Call to Action

Looking for a marine travel lift for your marina or boatyard? Contact Nucleon Crane to discuss capacity, layout and delivery options for your project.

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