Jolly Harbour Marina Looks to Capture Catamaran Business with New Haul Out Facility and Marine Travelift Boat Hoist
Jolly Harbour Marina Looks to Capture Catamaran Business with New Haul Out Facility and Marine Travelift Boat Hoist
Jolly Harbour Marina & Boatyard in Antigua & Barbuda has enhanced their capabilities by adding a new haul out facility and an 85BFMII (85 metric ton capacity) boat hoist from Marine Travelift. With the rapidly growing catamaran market, Jolly Harbour Marina & Boatyard is looking to capture this business of maintenance/storage and identified the Marine Travelift boat hoist as the optimal solution for accommodating larger beam vessels.
Marine Travelift Boat Hoist - Jolly Harbour Marina & Boatyard
Jolly Harbour Marina & Boatyard was built in 1992 and has consistently grown and proven to be very successful in hauling and storing vessels. Over the years the marina has changed ownership twice, in 2010 and 2021, but has remained committed to its top priority: “providing excellent customer service”. This dedication is upheld by investing in top of the line equipment and a well trained staff, many of whom have been with the marina for over a decade, ensuring continuity and expertise.
The new 85BFMII boat hoist joins a Marine Travelift 75 ton already on site and in use since 2015. Jolly Harbour Marina General Manager, Ms. Jo Lucas, shared that they began planning for a new haul out facility in 2023 to tap into the “rapidly expanding catamaran market, focusing on hauling these vessels for maintenance and storage.” The recently purchased boat hoist was also part of the plan and Marine Travelift was chosen due to an already “established relationship with great results”. The new 85BFMII is customized with additional width to accommodate beams up to 34 feet and a sailboat top beam extension to efficiently handle these vessels without removing the mast.
Jolly Harbour Marina’s plans for the new haul out facility are aided by other customizations on the new Marine Travelift boat hoist, including LED lights, wireless remote control and a jib crane. The twelve LED lights significantly improve visibility when operating in dark or other low visibility conditions. A wireless remote control allows the operator unmatched visibility by allowing them to move around the machine and vessel, eliminating the need for multiple spotters. The jib crane has a capacity of 2,500 lbs. and can be used for maintenance/service work removing masts or pulling engines, among other things.
Jolly Harbour Marina & Boatyard Team
Providing excellent customer service is Jolly Harbour Marina’s top priority, a commitment mirrored by Marine Travelift in their approach to client relationships and delivering results. “We have found working with the team at Marine Travelift to be great,” stated Ms. Jo Lucas, General Manager. “Their effective communication throughout the entire engagement from pre-sales, production, to delivery and now post sales service stands out.”
In addition to the new boat hoist Jolly Harbour Marina is eagerly anticipating the delivery of their next piece of equipment, a Marine Travelift TM40 transporter with catamaran boat pads which is currently on order. “We are looking forward to taking delivery of our hydraulic self-propelled transporter in September. This will further enhance our operation and the service we can provide,” Shared Ms. Lucas.
These new additions to Jolly Harbour Marina show their dedication to maintaining high standards of service and their ongoing partnership with Marine Travelift, ensuring to always put customer satisfaction first.
