Maintaining your Travel Lift
Marina and shipyard owners alike know that if your travel lift is out of service it’s your money on the line. To avoid costly downtime, it is important to conduct periodic inspections of your travel lift. Why Inspect your Travel Lift • Increase the reliability of your machine – If there is one thing that […]
Neglect Now, Pay Later
If your launch season has been anything like the one here in the Northeast, the spring weather has kept you from getting a jump on things. Marinas and yacht clubs alike seem to be putting their boats in right up until the Fourth of July weekend and beyond! That tends to put a strain on […]
Under Pressure, A Guide to Gauges
An overlooked and often neglected component on a travel lift (or other hydraulic equipment) are the gauges. Gauges display the hydraulic pressures of the machines at idle, while moving, and under load. They are incredibly important to have to judge the PSI range for your machine, and they should be clear and readable by the […]
Some Key Factors to Consider When Buying a New or Used Travel Lift
Upgrading a marina or boatyard with a travel lift requires careful evaluation to ensure safety, efficiency, and long-term value. One of the first decisions is whether to purchase a new or used travel lift. While used equipment can offer upfront cost savings, condition, maintenance history, and suitability for your operation must be thoroughly assessed. Whenever […]
Which Size Travel Lift Is Best for You?
At U.S. Hoists, we’re extremely flexible to customize any build to your specs and will help design what you need to use the product to your best benefit successfully. That being said, often it is hard to know just which of our travel lifts will work best for you. Travel Lift Specifications To make it […]