Amphibious Hoists

An amphibious boat hoist is a smart investment for marinas and boatyards because it delivers exceptional flexibility, efficiency, and capability on slipways. Designed to transport, launch, retrieve, and manoeuvre vessels in a wide range of environments, it helps maximise yard space, reduce handling times, and improve overall workflow.

At the same time, an amphibious boat hoist enables operators to expand high-value services such as haul-outs, maintenance, cleaning, dry storage, and vessel transport. This not only creates new revenue opportunities but also enhances customer convenience and satisfaction by providing faster, more versatile service. By improving vessel handling and reducing strain on marina facilities, amphibious hoists also help protect valuable infrastructure and support safer day-to-day operations.

An amphibious Boat Hoist offers significant infrastructure and operational advantages for marinas and boatyards, particularly where existing slipway facilities are already in place.

Many marinas and boatyards already possess established slipways that can be readily utilised by an amphibious hoist, avoiding the substantial capital expenditure associated with constructing dedicated finger pier lifting infrastructure. This allows operators to maximise the value of existing assets while introducing modern lifting capability without major redevelopment works.

In contrast, finger pier hoists typically require extensive fixed marine infrastructure, including piling, structural platforms, and ongoing over-water maintenance. These structures are continually exposed to corrosion, tidal forces, and marine wear, resulting in higher long-term inspection, repair, and maintenance costs.

A key advantage of the Amphibious Boat hoist specifically, is its versatility. The machine can operate effectively from both traditional slipways and finger pier arrangements, providing flexibility that fixed hoist systems cannot offer. This makes it an attractive long-term investment for marinas that currently operate slipway facilities but may wish to upgrade or expand their infrastructure to include finger piers in the future.

By supporting both operational environments, the amphibious hoist enables phased marina development without rendering existing infrastructure obsolete. It also provides greater adaptability to changing berth layouts, future expansion plans, and varying operational requirements, helping marinas maintain flexibility while controlling infrastructure costs.

Choosing WISE Handling Ltd means investing in a hoist built for longevity, reliability, and real-world performance. Our machines are engineered to the highest standards, with many still in active service more than 50 years after installation—a testament to their durability and build quality. As a family-run British manufacturer, we take pride in delivering equipment that supports UK industry while maintaining a personal, customer-focused approach. Every hoist is designed, manufactured, and supported in the UK, ensuring consistent quality and dependable aftercare. At the same time, our global reach means we successfully supply and support customers worldwide, combining local expertise with international experience.