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  1. Capt Ralph, Feb 17, 2020
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    From another thread I noticed this picture;
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    I can only assume a beach launch with a travel lift.

    Is this a normal event in some areas?
  2. Oscarvan, Feb 17, 2020
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    Princess Yachts has several locations. Hard to tell exactly where that would be from the air, but I see numerous large concrete ramps going into the water in Plymouth, UK
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  3. Pascal, Feb 17, 2020
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    That’s an expensive piece of machinery to submerge ...
  4. Oscarvan, Feb 17, 2020
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    I suspect it's built for it....no tender parts below the water line. Hose it down when you're done. :D
  5. wdrzal, Feb 17, 2020
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    I seen that also , but even if it was running on concrete travel ways ,there is no benefit for the lift to come off plumb & level. I can think of quit a few possible failure scenarios if it's off plumb and level.
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  7. Oscarvan, Feb 17, 2020
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  8. Oscarvan, Feb 17, 2020
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    Apparently THEY seem to be OK with doing it, and have been doing it for years. The benefit is getting it in the water.
  9. Capt Ralph, Feb 18, 2020
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    I think you found it.
    Follow the coast up a few 100 yards and there are a few rails systems.
    Whole bunch of other funny looking docks past them including a pen full of FA Subs.
    But no syncro-lift systems or dry-docks.
    This is all interesting how these task are done at other parts of the world.
  10. Oscarvan, Feb 19, 2020
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    There's some good ones here:
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    Do you mean the boat?
  12. HTMO9, Feb 19, 2020
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    The beaching travel lift of the Düsseldorf Boat Show is now on duty for 40 years and working pretty flawless.



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    They are quite common in Europe and especially in England.
  13. Capt Ralph, Feb 19, 2020
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    In the big pic, Telescoping outside wheels, WOW.
    Also, helper cables to shore.
    Thx HTM09
  14. Pascal, Feb 19, 2020
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    No I mean the travel lift. Even if rinsed greased and services that s still many components going in salt water ...why not build a proper well to launch and haul out ?
  15. Oscarvan, Feb 19, 2020
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    I'm sure they have a reason......
  16. Capt Ralph, Feb 19, 2020
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    One heck of a long travel well with lots of dredge maintenance. That long beach may be the obstacle and long piers are more expensive than traveler maintenance.

    I'm of the feeling the West PacRim ship launchers would luv that beach with their air noodle launch systems.
  17. Oscarvan, Feb 20, 2020
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    Now that you mention it..... I know a few places on the other side of the North Sea that silt in while you're having lunch. Could well be the reason.