Travel Lift

A travel lift (also known as a yacht mobile lift or marine travel lift) is a self-propelled boat travel lift. This equipment is specifically designed for marina and shipyard environments, enabling users to perform vessel lifting, handling, and launching operations. VOITTO’s travel lift crane series offers standard lifting capacities ranging from 30 to 300 tons—with custom configurations available up to 1,200 tons—and features span options ranging from 3 meters to over 25 meters, with a lifting height of up to 20 meters. This series of equipment complies with international standards such as CE, ISO 9927-3, FEM 1.001, and EN 13135 and is widely used in commercial yacht marinas, naval facilities, and yacht refit yards worldwide.

What is a Travel Lift?

A travel lift is a mobile lifting device. Classified under the EN 13001-1 standard, it uses electric rubber-tired wheels to traverse above the hull, lifts the hull out of the water using polyester slings, and transports it to various locations within the shipyard at speeds of up to 5 km/h.

Unlike fixed boat hoists, a marine travel lift requires no permanent runway structure, allowing yard operators to position vessels anywhere in the compound. The drive system uses hydrostatic transmission on all four corners, with steering modes including crab, coordinated, and independent four-wheel configurations. As a result, maneuvering precision in tight yard corridors typically reaches ±50 mm.

The VOITTO boat travel lift series features a fully welded, high-strength S355 structural steel frame. Each sling winch is equipped with a dual-redundant hydraulic braking system, and the control architecture is based on Siemens or Schneider PLCs. As a result, operators can monitor the load in real time via certified load cells (C3 accuracy class in accordance with EN 45501) and an onboard SCADA display.

TYPES AND VARIANTS

VOITTO has divided its yacht crane series into four standard product lines, each optimized for specific ship types and shipyard layouts, with lifting capacities ranging from 30 tons to over 1,200 tons.

Key Features

The VOITTO boat mobile lift meets a wide range of safety and productivity standards. Each of which is verified before delivery in accordance with the EN 13135 and FEM 1.001 design standards.

• Hydrostatic Drive System: Variable-displacement axial piston pumps are installed at all four corners, enabling stepless speed control from 0 to 5 km/h, thereby eliminating impact loads on the hull during gear changes.
• Polyester Sling Assembly: Flat-eye slings compliant with ISO 6405-2 are used, with a minimum safety factor of 7:1. The sling angle load compensation function is automatically calculated and adjusted by the PLC system.
• Overload Protection: Each lifting point is equipped with dual load cells (compliant with EN 45501). An audible and visual alarm is triggered when the load reaches 90% of the safe working load (SWL), and the winch automatically stops when it reaches 110%.
• Independent Four-wheel Steering System: Offers three steering modes—“crab,” “coordinated,” and “independent”—enabling precise lateral positioning within ±50 mm, even in narrow aisles as narrow as the span plus 800 mm.
• Fully Electric Option: Utilizes a zero-emission, fully electric drive system combined with regenerative braking technology to recover up to 18% of lifting potential energy. Particularly suitable for enclosed or noise-sensitive yacht marina environments.
• Remote Diagnostics: An onboard 4G/Wi-Fi gateway transmits real-time hydraulic pressure, motor temperature, and historical load data to the equipment cloud platform to generate predictive maintenance alerts.

Application

Thanks to their reliable lifting capacity and excellent maneuverability, users employ yacht mobile cranes to perform lifting operations in the following scenarios.

• Launching and Hauling Out: Users employ this equipment to lower yachts into the water from the dock or hoist them back onto land.
• Hull Maintenance: Maintenance personnel use this equipment for painting, anti-corrosion treatment, cleaning, and mechanical repairs after the vessel has been taken out of the water.
• Onshore Boat Transport: Users employ this equipment to move boats within shipyards, docks, or storage areas.
• Long-Term Yacht Storage: Users utilize yacht cranes to hoist yachts onto land for long-term storage and protection.
• New Vessel Construction and Delivery: Shipyard operators use it to lift and transport newly built vessels during the production, commissioning, and delivery phases.
• Operations in Confined Docks: Users utilize it for agile maneuvering and precise movement within docks or shipyards with limited space.
• Handling of Large-Tonnage Vessels: Operators use it to safely lift and transport large yachts, multihulls, and heavy vessels.
• Emergency Rescue Vessel Deployment: Users employ it for the rapid launching and deployment of emergency vessels such as rescue boats and patrol boats.
• High-End Yacht Management: Users utilize it for the high-standard handling, mooring, and maintenance management of luxury yachts.
• Ship Export Logistics: Users control this equipment to execute the loading, transshipment, and logistics transportation processes for vessels destined for export.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

All performance data below reflects standard factory configurations.

Travel Lift Parts

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• Gantry Structure: The gantry structure provides overall support and spanning space for the boat hoist.
• نظام الرفع: The lifting system uses a nylon rope, pulleys, and lifting mechanisms to raise the hull.
• Travelling Mechanism: The walking mechanism consists of a multi-wheel drive and a steering device.
• Hydraulic System: The hydraulic system provides power for lifting, steering, and driving.
• نظام التحكم: The operator controls the entire equipment via the cab or remote control.
• نظام الطاقة: The power system drives the lifting, walking, and hydraulic operation of the equipment.
• Nylon Rope: As a flexible load-bearing component, nylon rope evenly distributes the stress on the hull.
• أجهزة السلامة: Include limit switches, overload protection, and an emergency stop.

Travel Lift for Sale

VOITTO Crane is a specialized manufacturer dedicated to providing heavy-duty lifting solutions for the marine, industrial, and infrastructure markets. With a steadfast commitment to engineering precision and operational reliability, VOITTO is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and commissioning a wide range of overhead and gantry cranes, travel lift systems, and port-handling equipment for our customers.

Every product shipped from our factory comes with complete CE technical documentation and a factory load test certificate, and is assigned a dedicated after-sales service contact. Our engineering team works closely with port authorities, classification societies, and terminal operators to ensure that every boat travel lift crane integrates seamlessly into its actual operating environment. If you require a yacht crane solution, please feel free to اتصل بنا في أي وقت.

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الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the maximum lifting capacity of a travel lift?

Standard production models cover 30 t to 300 t SWL. However, the custom-engineered line extends capacity to 1,200 t for superyachts and offshore vessels.

How do I select the correct span for my marina?

The choice of span depends on the widest vessel your shipyard can handle, and you must allow for at least 800 millimeters of clearance on either side to accommodate the slings. Therefore, if the dock is primarily used for launching motorboats with a beam of 10 meters, a span of 12 to 13 meters is typically specified.

Can a travel lift operate on unpaved or sloped surfaces?

Yes, VOITTO travel lifts tolerate gradients up to 4% (laden) and 8% (unladen), provided the surface bearing capacity meets the wheel-load specification in the commissioning report. Therefore, most compacted gravel and asphalt yards are suitable; however, soft or waterlogged ground typically requires concrete aprons under the wheel paths to distribute point loads.

Which certification standard applies to travel lift slings?

We supply polyester flat-eye slings certified to ISO 6405-2 with a minimum 7:1 safety factor. Slings are color-coded by capacity per EN 1492-1, inspected at 12-month intervals, and replaced at the first sign of abrasion or UV degradation. Anti-abrasion sleeves are standard on all models above 80 t SWL.

Is a full-electric travel lift a practical replacement for diesel-hydraulic units?

VOITTO’s full-electric TL Series delivers equivalent hoisting torque via permanent-magnet drive motors, reduces operational noise by approximately 12 dB(A), and eliminates exhaust emissions on enclosed docks. Moreover, regenerative hoisting recovers up to 18% of energy during lowering cycles, cutting annual electricity costs measurably.