Hydraulic Boat Transporters

Wireless Remote and Backup Controls

All transporters come equipped with a wireless remote control to operate all the hydraulic functions on the machine. It gives the operator the flexibility to maneuver the transporter into tight places while observing the move from all angles. Backup controls are supplied at the engine or on an optional riders cab if the vessel needs to travel a longer distance.

Variable Width

For applications that require lifting of various size cradles, or wide beam mono hulls and catamarans, the variable width option is ideal. The option is available in single variable or double variable width depending on how wide the variation of vessels are at your yard.

All-Wheel Steering

Most models come standard with all-wheel steering which includes independent front and rear wheel controls. The operator can steer both sets of wheels to one side to obtain crab steering to 35º or more, allowing you to store boats as tight as possible and maximize the space at your facility.

Aluminum and Steel Keel Beams

Certain boats need to have at least some of their weight on the keel when lifted so keel beams are offered as an option. The most popular form is aluminum with frame sleeves, which is designed for fastest speed and least amount of labor. The beam resides in the frame of the machine and can be easily be pushed into place by hand. Independent keel beams on wheels are also available in both aluminum and steel. These can easily be wheeled into place and pinned on pick up legs.

Increased Speed and Gradeability

This option includes a larger pump and engine to produce added speed in boat yards that have a greater distance between the loading and storage areas. This option is also used to produce additional power for yards that have above average slopes or softer surface material.

Hydraulic Fixed Pads

With this option the boat pads are fixed on the machine frame and raised into place by a hydraulic cylinder, allowing the operator to position the pads with the remote instead of manually raising them into place. A second pump helps increased the lifting and lowering speeds of the pads and they run at low pressure so there is no risk of damaging a vessels hull.

Mechanical Fixed and Movable Pads

Flexible and versatile, the mechanical pads can be fixed or moveable to slide along the side beam to position the pads where they need to be. The angle of the pads are easily adjustable and can also be flipped to the outside of the frame for handling wider boats. The length is spring loaded to help lift into place and extensions can also be added for handling deep keel sailboats.

Telescoping Hydraulic Pads

The option mounts self-leveling pads on hydraulic telescoping arms which can rotate 180º allowing the pads to meet many different hull types. The angle and telescoping length are adjusted hydraulically and the self-leveling pad positions itself on the hull no matter the angle. This is especially important when the arms are up high, and the operator can't reach them.

Increased Lift Height

All transporters come standard with internal lift cylinders that raise the entire machine but when navigating more uneven terrain, ascending ramps or handling deeper keel vessels, it may be necessary to have increased lift height. This is accomplished by replacing the standard lift cylinder with one that has additional stroke.

Load, Engine and Pressure Indicators

A few different options are available depending on the information you want to obtain from the machine. Load pressure gauges show pressure, but not actual weight, to help balance the load and determine if there is any overloading. Another more advanced option adds IQAN modules for electronic load indication, as well as pressures, engine info and gives remote diagnostic capabilities.

Custom Width and Length

Meet the unique needs of your yard. Our team will design and build your machine for the boats you need to transport. Customizable lengths and widths are available to make sure the machine can meet the different needs of each individual yard.

Roll, Tilt & Auto Equalizing

There are three lifting functions as standard on each transporter, both rear corners and the front. The front lift cylinders are equalized and follow the rear allowing the operator to change the angle of the boat laterally or longitudinally. While traveling the wheels will follow the terrain lifting and lowering as needed, ensuring the load stays equal on the machine and level with the general angle of the terrain.

Easy Cradle Handling

The CS Series (Easy Cradle Handling) transporter was developed for moving cradled boats quickly and with minimal labor. It can lower itself to 12 inches to roll under the open center cradle and then lift cradle and boat in seconds for simple and fast transport. The CS Series is offered from 20 ton to 40 ton capacity and is suitable to handle open center cradles or raised shoulder cradles.

Wheel Set Configurations

Additional wheel sets can be added to the machine to help with vessels that may have more extreme center of gravity offsets. This option allows more weight to be loaded toward one end of the machine instead of needing to be centered with vessels that push max capacity of the unit.

Customized Options

If you need an option that wasn't mentioned, just ask your Marine Travelift sales representative. We take pride in customizing machines to a customer’s exact requirements. Adjustable lengths, wide wheels, operator riders cab, engine type, custom paint color, siloxane topcoat with zinc primer and much more are available upon request.