Boat Lift

What Boat Lift does

Boat Lift S.R.L. is an Italian privately held manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Diano d'Alba (CN), specializing in the design and in-house production of lifting and handling systems for boats, yachts, multihull vessels, and heavy industrial loads. The company's core technology spans wheeled gantry cranes (travel lifts) from 25 to 1,500 tons capacity, self-propelled trailers, amphibious machines, mobile and fixed pillar cranes, with hydraulic, hybrid, and full-electric (lithium-battery) powertrains. Proprietary platforms include the patented PELICAN LIFT mobile dockside crane, the amphibious CROC LIFT system, a variable-width hydraulic telescopic track, and a patented external-fork system for catamaran keel handling, all backed by 100% internalized engineering and EU 2006/42/CE and FEM compliance.

The company operates four branded business units (BOAT LIFT, CROC LIFT, PELICAN LIFT, INDUSTRIAL LIFT) and serves ports, marinas, shipyards, catamaran and superyacht builders, refit facilities, and industrial operators in nuclear, cement, and electrical contracting. Revenue is generated through custom quote-based new equipment sales (primary), used equipment resale through a 'Pronta consegna' channel, trailer rental services, and a global after-sales business spanning M2M remote assistance, on-site interventions, operator training, and spare parts. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales from offices in Italy, Miami, and Dubai with a network of more than 20 authorized dealers and service partners, supported by multilingual marketing and active participation in industry events such as Metstrade.

The customer base includes Fountaine Pajot, Azimut, MB92, D-Marin, MDL Marinas, Safe Harbor, Nautor Swan, Outremer, Privilege Marine, Pendennis, Port Adhoc, La Rochelle, Orano, Heidelberg Materials, and Cegelec CEM. The company is founder-controlled, with Roberto Cravanzola as Legal Representative, and has no disclosed external institutional funding or acquisition history. Recent strategic emphasis has been on tri-continental geographic build-out, full-electric product rollout, multi-ISO certification (9001, 27001, 37001, 14001, 45001), and brand portfolio segmentation across marine and industrial verticals.

Name

Boat Lift

Legal name

Boat Lift S.R.L.

Website

https://boatlift.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boat Lift S.R.L., founded in 2006 and headquartered in Diano d'Alba, Italy, designs and manufactures custom-engineered lifting and handling systems — travel lifts, self-propelled trailers, amphibious machines, and mobile dock cranes — for ports, marinas, superyacht builders, shipyards, and industrial operators across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Heavy Lift & Marine Recovery (Cranes, Barges, Jack-up Support) (TLAHAIAF), Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes (IMAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Marine lifting equipment
• Boat handling systems
• Travel lift cranes
• Amphibious boat lift
• Industrial gantry cranes

Headquarters

HQ city

Diano D'alba

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Custom-designed and manufactured lifting/handling equipment (travel lifts, trailers, cranes) sold directly or through dealers. Equipment ranges from 25 to 1500 tons capacity. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Pre-owned travel lifts and trailers sold through the 'Pronta consegna' (ready delivery) section. Includes various brands and capacities.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental service for self-propelled trailers providing flexibility for shipyard operations without upfront purchase costs or long-term maintenance commitments.
4. After-Sales Service and Spare Parts: Global service network offering remote assistance, on-site interventions, operator training, and spare parts with international shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boat Lift designs and manufactures custom-engineered lifting and handling systems for boats and industrial loads, including travel lifts (mobile gantry cranes from 25 to 1500 tons), self-propelled trailers, amphibious CROC LIFT machines, PELICAN LIFT mobile dock cranes, and pillar cranes. All product lines are available in full-electric versions powered by lithium batteries. The company also provides used equipment sales, rental services, and global after-sales support with remote assistance and spare parts.

Product overview

Boat Lift is an Italian manufacturer specializing in handling and lifting systems for boats and industrial applications. The product portfolio is organized under four main business units: BOAT LIFT (marine-specific products for boat hauling and launching), CROC LIFT (amphibious variants), PELICAN LIFT (patented mobile dock cranes), and INDUSTRIAL LIFT (heavy industrial lifting solutions). The core product line includes Travel Lifts (mobile gantry cranes, 25-1500 tons), Self-propelled Trailers, Amphibious Machines (CROC LIFT), Gantry Cranes, and Pillar Cranes. All products are available in full-electric versions with lithium batteries. The company also offers used equipment sales, rental services, and comprehensive after-sales support including remote assistance and training. The Travel Lift serves as the primary product, with Self-propelled Trailers providing complementary storage optimization, while the amphibious CROC LIFT and innovative PELICAN LIFT address specialized use cases. The product range covers capacities from 15 to 1500 tons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CROC LIFT: Amphibious version of Boat Lift machines for boat hauling and launching operations directly from water
• PELICAN LIFT
• INDUSTRIAL LIFT

Products and services

• Travel Lift Mobile gantry cranes on wheels for boat hauling and launching operations, available in capacities from 25 to 1500 tons with customizable dimensions and features including radio remote control, synchronized winches, and variable width options. Sold to ports, marinas, shipyards, and boatyards.
• Self-propelled Trailers (Carrelli motorizzati) Self-propelled trailers for optimizing boat storage space and facilitating shipyard maneuvering activities, suitable for motorboats, sailboats, catamarans, and cradles with hydraulic lifting and multiple steering modes. Used by marinas and shipyards.
• CROC LIFT (Amphibious Machines) Amphibious trailers and travel lifts capable of entering water for direct boat retrieval from ramps and slopes, designed for operators without launching basins, featuring variable track and slopes over 10%. Targets marine operators with limited waterfront infrastructure.
• Gantry Cranes (Industrial) Special handling and lifting applications for transporting semi-finished products and materials with customized solutions, suitable for industrial environments and high duty cycles. Serves industrial sectors including construction materials, nuclear energy, and electrical contracting.
• PELICAN LIFT (Mobile Dock Crane) Patented mobile dockside crane specifically designed for boat hauling and launching operations in contexts without waterfront infrastructure works, featuring cantilever beam design and counterweight system, compliant with 2006/42/CE directive. For marinas and operators lacking waterfront infrastructure.
• Pillar Crane (Gru a Colonna) Fixed dock-mounted crane with 360-degree rotation through slew drive, designed for stability and precision in boat handling operations with synchronized winches and remote control. Installed at marinas and dock facilities.
• Used Equipment (Pronta consegna) Pre-owned and new-overstock travel lifts, trailers, and lifting equipment available for immediate delivery, including models from Boat Lift and other manufacturers. Targets customers seeking cost-effective alternatives or rapid delivery.
• Rental Service Trailer rental service offering flexibility for shipyard equipment management without upfront purchase costs, featuring an updated fleet with latest technologies on monthly billing. Targets shipyard operators with short-term or variable capacity needs.
• After-sales Service Global service network with remote assistance via M2M communication, on-site interventions, operator training, and spare parts with international shipping. Serves all Boat Lift equipment owners globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction of 9.3 metric tons per electric machine per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 20+ Authorized Dealers and Service PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distribution network providing sales and comprehensive after-sales service in more than 20 markets worldwide. Partners maintain spare parts stock and provide rapid on-site support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Konecranes Plc: Finnish global leader in industrial cranes and port solutions serving shipyards, ports, and industrial facilities. Overlaps with Boat Lift's industrial lifting and shipyard handling use cases at greater scale and would compete directly on large industrial contracts from customers such as Orano and Heidelberg Materials.
• Cargotec Corporation (MacGregor / Kalmar): Provider of cargo and load handling for ports, terminals, and offshore through MacGregor and Kalmar brands, including on-shore and shipyard lifting systems. Addresses adjacent marine handling segments where Boat Lift's shipyard and marina equipment competes.
• Liebherr: Global heavy equipment manufacturer with a broad maritime, shipyard, and port crane portfolio including heavy-lift and shipyard gantry systems. Overlaps with Boat Lift on shipyard refit lifting (e.g., MB92, Pendennis) and industrial handling applications.
• Terex Corporation: Diversified industrial equipment manufacturer with port solutions, mobile elevating work platforms, and material handling divisions that address industrial lifting customers similar to Boat Lift's Industrial Lift business unit.
• Manitou Group: French manufacturer of material handling equipment including telehandlers and forklifts used in industrial and rough-terrain lifting. Competes for industrial handling customer applications that overlap with Boat Lift's INDUSTRIAL LIFT offerings.

Others

• ABB Ltd: Swiss industrial electrical equipment and motion supplier; Boat Lift explicitly references ABB's Energy Efficiency Movement for its full-electric powertrain platform. Acts as a technology enabler and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor in marine lifting equipment.

Emerging players

• Sany Heavy Industry: Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer expanding into port, shipyard, and marine lifting. Represents growing competitive pressure in price-sensitive markets and developing geographies where Boat Lift's dealer network is still building out.

Direct peers

• Hoist Liftruck Mfg LLC: US manufacturer of heavy-duty forklifts and material handling equipment including marine and specialty handling lines. Competes for similar boatyard, marina, and industrial material handling customers with comparable wheeled lifting and transport platforms.
• Marine Travelift Inc. North American pioneer and global leader in mobile marine travel lifts, manufacturing wheeled gantry cranes for marinas, boatyards, and yacht service facilities. Direct competitor to Boat Lift's flagship Travel Lift product across overlapping customer types including yacht builders and refit yards.
• Ceredi S.r.l. Italian designer and manufacturer of hydraulic boat handling cranes and marina infrastructure equipment. Sits in Boat Lift's home market and competes head-to-head for European marina, port, and shipyard lifting contracts with comparable mobile gantry and pillar crane offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Boatliftchannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/boatliftitaly
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boat-lift
• Instagraminstagram.com/boatliftitaly/?igshid=qhr0hce6kka1

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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