Advisory on Lifting of vessels

Following a recent survey on a motorboat it has come to light that some craft are prone to inward deflection of the hull when lifted using a crane with twin slings without the use of spreader bars. The effect on the hull especially on modern very beamy craft can be to 'crush' the hull inwards. This problem is not new, but with the design of modern wide beam motorboats and yachts the inward force on the hull is greater and can result in structural damage.

It is always recommended that a purpose-made travel lift is used when lifting any craft and if a single point lift is the only option, then spreader bars must be used with the slings to prevent crushing.