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However, the company has recently decided that the 100 tonne version would give the advantage of lifting boats up to 90ft long and with up to a 24ft beam.

Ocean Pacific services a number of diverse markets, ranging from tugs, naval craft and commercial passenger vessels through to leisure boats, so the fact that their new 100 BFMII is designed to handle both commercial and pleasure craft is an intended advantage. However, according to Dave Marshall of Kendrick Equipment, suppliers of the lift, Ocean Pacific “wanted to include two-speed hoists and sound suppression. We also added an extra set of wider spreaders to better handle the sling position challenges on some of the unique boats they lift.”

“The 100 BFMII has given us the ability to broaden our market without losing anything on the smaller end, said Bruce Kempling, president and owner of the company. “The design and quality of the new machine has made maintenance very efficient and less time consuming.”

The Marine Travelift 100 BFMII was designed and built with similar features to its 75 BFMII predecessor. The optional wireless remote control increases the operator’s vision of the boat, launching piers and surrounding area, which in turn improves both operational safety and ensures maximum manoeuvrability.

“In order to work on government and navy vessels we have to get the machine certified every year by an engineer. The company that does the testing always comments on how well built the Marine Travelift is compared to many offshore types of equipment they see regularly”, added Mr Kempling.