Lifting equipment

Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:23 am

Hi, I've recently purchased a new inboard diesel engine for my boat, I'm just wondering can anyone advise on lifting equipment suitable to lift out the old engine and lift in the new one. We need to clear about 9 foot and be able to swing into the centre of the boat. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Lifting equipment

Mon Sep 06, 2010 9:42 am

See if anyone local has a rigid truck with a HIAB.

Re: Lifting equipment

Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:47 am

where are you based donal? and why do you need 9ft of clearance

Re: Lifting equipment

Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:10 am

Hey lads, thanks for replies, I'm based in dun laoghaire, we need the clearance as the boat is in a trailer at the moment, so I'd need to get the height and swing into the centre console.

Re: Lifting equipment

Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:32 am

Have a look at HSS Lift & Shift they hire gantries out for the day you can get them up to 3M high and use a block and tackle to lift the engine with.

http://www.hss.com/g/69300/500kg-Demoun ... antry.html

Re: Lifting equipment

Wed Sep 08, 2010 12:23 pm

donal if its on the trailer should be no prob to bring it somewhere that has a forklift ie warehouse ect im sure you know someone that works with one.or does the marina in dunlaire not have a crane ring them and see how much to lift one and drop the other