Lifting equipment

[Donalfitz]

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.

[Vitamin Sea]

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

[twinkle]

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

[Donalfitz]

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.

[janie tyler]

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

[twinkle]

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