News & Events

STURGEON BAY, WI (August 3, 2017) — Marina Mile Yachting Center of Ft. Lauderdale, FL has recently upgraded their operation with a 75 BFMII Marine Travelift (75 metric ton capacity). The new 75 BFMII mobile boat hoist replaces a 34-year old 70 BFM (70 metric ton) hoist they had been utilizing secondhand and provides them […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (June 20, 2017) – The partnership between Marine Travelift and M2 Lease Funds is proving to be a huge benefit to customers as a cost-effective solution to buying both new and used equipment. M2 provides acquisition assistance to customers of Marine Travelift boat hoists, forklifts and transporters. M2 Lease Funds specializes in […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (June 1, 2017) – Marine Travelift has recently delivered a 100 BFMII mobile boat hoist to Port of Coos Bay in Oregon. The new 100 metric ton machine will double their previous lifting capacity in the shipyard, increasing the range of boats they can service and allowing them to access a larger market […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (May 19, 2017) – Marine Travelift’s CustomerCare team recently concluded its annual service school at their manufacturing facility in Sturgeon Bay, WI. The school is conducted as part of a continued effort to keep distributors and service technicians trained on the latest industry innovations to best serve their customers worldwide. The two-week course […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (April 27, 2017) – Marine Travelift has recently introduced the expansion of its innovative Hydro M_Drive marine forklift line. Increased capacities and shorter wheelbase options are giving customers the ability to grow their business through lowered maintenance costs and increased precision and efficiency. The hydrostatic drive system was first introduced by Marine Travelift in the mid 1990’s and […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (February 9th, 2017) – Marinas and boat yards from around the world are profiting from the increased efficiencies from Marine Travelift’s continuous investment in innovative solutions to optimize all of their boat handling needs. The newest innovations in the BFMII series are clear-cut examples, demonstrating a number of added features designed to […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (January 26, 2017) – Yank Marine has recently announced a partnership with Marine Travelift for the installment of a new 820 metric ton capacity boat hoist at its Dorchester, New Jersey location located along the Maurice River. The new expansion project put in place will target a brand new market of vessels […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (January 17, 2017) – Marine Travelift has recently delivered a 50 BFMII mobile boat hoist (50 metric ton) to Snead Island Boat Works in Palmetto, Florida. This joins a fleet of four existing machines ranging from 15-75 metric tons and is the ninth Marine Travelift to call Snead Island home. Snead Island […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (January 3, 2017) – Marine Travelift recently announced the delivery of a customized 200CII to Newport Shipyard in Newport, Rhode Island. The delivery of the boat hoist makes it the fourth Marine Travelift unit to currently call the Newport location home. The 200CII joins their existing 500C (1,100,000 lbs. capacity), 100 BFMII […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (November 22, 2016) – Marine Travelift Inc. has announced the delivery of a new 820 C mobile boat hoist (820 Metric Ton / 900 US ton capacity) to J. Goodison Company Inc. at their new Quonset Point facility in Rhode Island. The delivery of the 820 metric ton capacity machine makes it […]

PACIFIC MARINE CENTER EXPANDS CAPABILITIES WITH NEW MARINE TRAVELIFT 200CII BOAT HOIST (200 TON CAPACITY) STURGEON BAY, WI (October 13, 2016) – Marine Travelift Inc. has announced the delivery of its 200CII mobile boat hoist to Pacific Marine Center for use at their facility in Anacortes, Washington.  Pacific Marine Center is a full service boat yard […]

MARINE TRAVELIFT INC. HOSTS DISTRIBUTOR MEETINGS AND SERVICE SCHOOL FOR DISTRIBUTORS & FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIANS STURGEON BAY, WI (August 4, 2016) – Marine Travelift recently hosted a two-week distributor meeting and an on-site Service School for dealers and field service technicians at its manufacturing facility in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Both events benefitted distributors and service technicians […]

MARINE TRAVELIFT INC. INTRODUCES NEW 85 BFMII BOAT HOIST (187,000 lb / 85,000 kg Capacity) STURGEON BAY, WI (July 14, 2016) – Marine Travelift Inc. recently introduced their new 85 BFMII boat hoist to their network of international and domestic distributors. The 85 BFMII features an impressive list of technological innovations in addition to the […]

New Machine Joins Shipyard’s Existing Marine Travelift 70-, 100- and 500-Ton Mobile Boat Hoists STURGEON BAY, WI (June 22, 2016) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced today that Newport Shipyard has purchased a customized 200CII mobile boat hoist for its Newport, Rhode Island, facility. When it’s delivered this fall, the machine will join the 70-, 100- and […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (March 15, 2016) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced today that Coral Bay Marina in Islamorada, Florida, has purchased a new 75 BFM II mobile boat hoist. This marks the company’s third purchase of a Marine Travelift lifting solution, and already, Coral Bay is reporting a significant increase in operational efficiencies and substantial […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (January 25, 2016) – Marine Travelift Inc. has announced that it will officially introduce its new M2000 marine forklift featuring hydrostatic drive at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show, scheduled for February 11-15. The forklift will be on display in booth No. K1607 at the show’s new venue on Virginia Key. According […]

North Kingstown, Rhode Island-Based Operation Will Be a Significant Asset to Northeast — and to the Local Community STURGEON BAY, WI (November 30, 2015) – J. Goodison Company Inc. in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, has announced the purchase of a new Marine Travelift mobile boat hoist with a lifting capacity of 820 metric tons. The […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (September 22, 2015) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced today that Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard in British Columbia, Canada, has purchased a new 75 BFMII mobile boat hoist. The machine, delivered earlier this month, is designed to handle powerboats, sailboats, tugs, fishing boats and patrol boats approximately 80 feet (24 meters) in […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (July 1, 2015) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced today that two prominent Maine boatyards have purchased new mobile boat hoists from the Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin-based manufacturer. Billings Diesel & Marine Services in Stonington, Maine, has purchased a new 75 BFMII, and the John Williams Boat Company in Mount Desert, Maine, has purchased […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (May 13, 2015) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced today that Ancora Marina in Neustadt, Germany, took delivery of a new Marine Travelift 75 BFMII mobile boat hoist. Ancora Marina, Germany’s largest five-star marina, is located on the Bay of Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein, northeast of Hamburg and southeast of Kiel. The new 75 […]

Managing Director Says Marine Travelift Partnership is Critical for the Company’s Defense Work with the Australian Royal Navy STURGEON BAY, WI (April 14, 2015) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced today that Noakes Boat & Shipyards in Australia has purchased a new 75 BFM II mobile boat hoist. Established in 1979, Noakes now owns and operates […]

Annual Inspections and Regular Maintenance are Critical for Holding Value                         STURGEON BAY, WI (March 11, 2015) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced today that Jolly Harbour Marina in Antigua has purchased a new 75 BFM II mobile boat hoist. This particular machine was most […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (February 10, 2015) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced today that it has an exciting new addition to its Mariner product lineup: its largest lift-capacity forklift to date. The M2800 Mariner Forklift, which is scheduled to ship to the first Marine Travelift customer later this year, will allow marinas and boat-storage facilities to […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (October 30, 2014) – Marine Travelift Inc. has announced that Granville Island Boatyard in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, took delivery of a new TM30 self-propelled transporter last year and now is reporting outstanding results. The yard, which incorporates a 180-slip marina and a variety of retail and commercial buildings, serves as the […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (October 22, 2014) – Marine Travelift Inc. has announced the official launch of its new website at www.marinetravelift.com. The new site is a significant upgrade, providing a more interactive experience for site visitors and potential customers. According to Kristen Wondra, Marine Travelift’s marketing communications manager, the customization of the company’s equipment was […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (September 9, 2014) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced today that it has an exciting new addition to its product lineup. The M2300 Mariner Forklift, which ships to the first Marine Travelift customer this summer, will allow marinas and boat-storage facilities to handle greater-capacity loads and serve as an ideal complement to on-site […]

Due to Popular Demand, the Wisconsin-Based Manufacturer Has Added a Third Session STURGEON BAY, WI (June 4, 2014) – This spring, Marine Travelift Inc. hosted a special Service School for Marine Travelift dealers and field service technicians at its manufacturing facility in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The school sessions, held on March 25-27 and April 1-3, […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (May 8, 2014) – Marine Travelift Inc. has announced that the Santa Cruz Port District in Santa Cruz, California, recently took delivery of a new 50 BFMII mobile boat hoist. The new machine arrived on site and was ready for the official opening of the port district’s boatyard on April 8. One […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (March 17, 2014) – Marine Travelift Inc. has announced that the new Nautilus II Shipyard and Repair facility in the Philippines’ Navotas Fishery Port Complex recently took delivery of a new Marine Travelift 600 C mobile boat hoist. The opening of this ultramodern shipyard, and its ability to now service ships up […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (February 13, 2014) – Marine Travelift Inc. has announced that Pelican’s Perch Marina and Boatyard of Pensacola, Florida, recently took delivery of a new 50 BFMII mobile boat hoist. The family-owned facility, which has been in business for 56 years, has a strong reputation in the Gulf Coast boating community. Founded by […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (February 4, 2014) – Marine Travelift Inc. has announced that Orams Marine Services of Auckland, New Zealand, recently took delivery of a new 75 BFMII mobile boat hoist. Orams has been building and servicing a wide range of vessels since 1947, it brought the first megayacht into New Zealand in 1987. Yet […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (October 23, 2013) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced that Little River Boat Yard of Mashpee, Massachusetts took delivery a new M2000S forklift this month. Little River Boat Yard is a full-service marina on Seconsett Island on Cape Cod, with access to Waquoit Bay and Vineyard Sound. According to Jack Anderson of Norwell, […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (October 8, 2013) – Marine Travelift Inc. has announced that Seacraft Shipyard of Amelia, Louisiana, recently purchased a new 400 C mobile boat hoist that will be delivered and installed in the spring of 2014. Seacraft is a 24-hour-a-day, 365-days-per year, full-service shipyard that has been repairing, refurbishing and converting aluminum and […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (July 30, 2013) – Marine Travelift Inc. announced today that Norte Energia S/A of Brazil has received two Marine Travelift 50 BFMII mobile boat hoists and two Marine Travelift TM40 transporters to move vessels around the new Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant (Usina Hidrelétrica Belo Monte). The new facility lies on the […]

STURGEON BAY, WI (May 21, 2013) – On April 10, Norfolk, Virginia-based Colonna’s Shipyard marked a special anniversary — three years of operations with a Marine Travelift 1000 C mobile boat hoist. Since spring 2010, Colonna’s has handled more than 380 ships, boats, barges, yachts, tugs and other marine craft with the 1000 C. Marine […]