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DECK MACHINERY & CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT REVIEW

Commission.

Appleton Marine also continues to supply shipsets of deck equip- ment for the U.S. Coast Guard.

Techcrane International

Techcrane International offers a range of EBI marine cranes with lifting capacities from 2.5 tons to 75 tons; boom lengths from 15 ft. to 100 ft.; and fixed and telescopic booms. The telescopic booms have a unique rack and pinion mecha- nism which means fewer repairs and less costly down time. All cranes are reportedly in compli- ance with API, OSHA, ABS, Lloyds and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Almon A. Johnson, Inc.

Almon A. Johnson, Inc. (AAJInc) is currently building a variety of equipment for both government and commercial applications.

Under contract to NAVSEA, the

Maximize Your Marina's Yard Space

A Marine Travelift model 35BFM mobile boat hoist at work in Brewer's South Freeport Marine. varied terrain, you can take full advantage of all your yard space for storage and service. That means you get to maximize your customer service opportunities and increase your potential for customer satisfac- tion. But there's much more to a

Marine Travelift mobile boat hoist.

You get the standard features you need and a complete array of affordable options to customize your choice. You owe it to yourself to learn all the details. The time was never better to maximize your marina or boat yard's potential.

Each unit is loaded with the features that have made them the

The Choice of Boat

Handling Pros-

Over 2,500 Units in Operation

Worldwide popular choice of professional boat handlers. Models like our 35BFM feature a forward beam design that allows for unsurpassed rigging and boat structure clearance in addition to convenient power adjustable slings for easier sling adjustment.

The powered sling adjustment and all other controls are in easy reach

Marine Travelift's® model 35BFM mobile boat hoist, with a lift capacity of 35 tons, sets the standard for marine industry boat handling.

Today, marinas around the world

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The beam forward design of

Marine Travelift mobile boat hoists provides more clearance and simplifies boat handling. the marina operator with the oppor- tunity to better serve the customer and affords the boating enthusiast with the assurance that their boating treasure will be handled by only the best.

When you decide to purchase a

Marine Travelift boat hoist you can be assured that you have made a sound decision. Over 2,500 decision makers worldwide, just like you, can't be wrong. That's because MTI mobile boat hoists offer marinas outstanding reliability, versatility and return on their investment.

Because our units feature 90°pivot steering and a proven pivot trunnion system which maintains structural integrity even under load on level or rely on the perfor- mance of their

Marine

Travelift mobile hoist.

Our boat hoists provide

Power adjustable slings help to speed up haul-outs. in the operator's enclosed compart- ment. A readable load weight indicator system means you get more confident lifts. A four hoist winch design means you get precision, independent control at all four corners of the boat hoist and, when teamed with our fast hoist speeds, provides efficient boat handling.

Details and specifications on our complete line of mobile boat hoists with capacities from 15 to 500 tons and our line of Mariner® forklifts are available from your local representa- tive or Marine Travelift, Inc., 49 E.

Yew St., P.O. Box 66, Sturgeon Bay,

Wl 54235-0066 •

USA • Phone: 920-743-6202

Fax: 920-743-1522

E-mail: [email protected]

Web-site: www.marine-travelift.com

The No. 1 Hoist Supplier...

Over 2,500 Units in Service Worldwide company has installed new sol: state electro-hydraulic drive a: control systems for the automa towing machines on three ARS

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Contact Your Nearest Marine Travelift

Representative

ATLAS INDUSTRIES. INC.

Tiffin, OH

TEL: 419-447-4730

FAX: 419-447-8456

COASTAL EQUIPMENT. INC.

Harvey, LA

TEL: 504-394-7400

FAX: 504-394-8544

COASTAL EQUIPMENT. INC.

Houston, TX

TEL: 713-433-6411

FAX: 713-433-3981

FAM TECH. INC.

Mobile, AL

TEL: 334-666-9902

FAX: 334-666-4112

FLORIDA LIFT SYSTEMS

Tampa, FL

TEL: 800-226-2345

FAX: 813-626-4713

ELLING JOHNSON

Smyrna, GA

TEL: 770-435-7114

FAX: 770-435-7114

W.E. JOHNSON EQUIPMENT CO.

West Palm Beach, FL

TEL: 407-582-4804

FAX: 407-547-0498

NQTT COMPANY

Minneapolis, MN

TEL: 612-888-5511

FAX: 612-888-2976

QUALITY EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS

Lynnwood, WA

TEL: 206-672-7103

FAX: 206-776-9588

SHUL-MAR EQUIPMENT. INC.

Mechanicsville, VA

TEL: 804-730-3076

FAX: 804-730-3078

MARTIN WALTER CO.. INC.

Norwell, MA

TEL: 617-878-1216

FAX: 617-878-7736

WOLVERINE TRACTOR & EQUIP.

Detroit, Ml

TEL: 810-356-5200

FAX: 810-356-2029

DUGAS EQUIPMENT. LTD.

Caraquet, NB Canada

TEL: 506-727-2220

FAX: 506-727-0952

RICO EQUIPMENT. (1983) LTD.

Burnaby, BC Canada

TEL: 604-291-9973

FAX: 604-291-6833

STANMQRE EQUIPMENT. LTD.

Scarborough, Ontario Canada

TEL: 416-291-1928

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