HOW TO USE THE TRAVEL LIFT

WHERE SHOULD YOU STAND?

When the Travel lift is in operation with your boat safely in the strops, keep the operator in your line of sight. It is impossible for the operator to hear or see you when you position yourself on the opposite side of your boat to the Travel Lift operator. 

A good rule of thumb is if you can’t see the operator, he can’t see you or your frantic hand gestures. He also can’t hear your warning calls of imminent danger!

WHERE SHOULD YOU PARK YOUR CAR?

Do not park your vehicle any where near the Travel Lift area. Park your car in the car park provided and leave room for the Travel Lift to operate safely.

HOW TO ORGANISE A TRAVEL LIFT BOOKING?

We use an online booking system to ensure all information is captured at time of booking, and booking can be made at any time.

WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO GIVE?

We need to know:

  • What kind of lift you want?
  • Any extra services you may require.
  • Preferred dates and times.
  • Your contact details.
  • Any other information you want to provide.

We require you to pay for charges as they are invoiced and for all charges to have been paid before the boat goes back into the water. Our motto is “No cash, no splash”. We will check your membership status which will include checking your membership has been fully paid. It is only fair that we give priority to financial members including membership prices. Note: you must also be the owner to receive membership prices.

HOW LONG CAN I BOOK A CRADLE?

Our Yard cradles and Hard Stand areas are for vessels that are being actively maintained. We are not an out of water storage facility. There is no maximum time and our charges are the same throughout the year. However please be aware hard stand and cradle charges increase the longer you stay. We recognise there could be extenuating circumstances (members only) that necessitate a long stay. Contact the commodore via email to make your request and it will be considered at the finanace sub committee in strict confidence.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE BOOKED AND GALE FORCE WINDS TURN UP?

We don’t put ourselves or your vessels in danger, so if high winds are forecast the lift will be delayed. We all usually have at least two or three days warning so we can manage around the weather without too many problems. The lift will be put on hold as long as the weather dictates. Keep in mind that if your booking has been delayed due to the weather, everybody else will be delayed as well so you will still keep your place in the line.

PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

Please take pictures of your vessel in the Travel Lift to show where the strops are best for your boat. If or when you sell your boat, leave the picture with the new owner so we can continue to avoid important bits and pieces like propeller shafts and so can better distribute the weight of the boat evenly when it is being lifted.

RISK

Our Terms and Conditions include the following clause re risk while using the Travel Lift: The Owner or the Owner's agent, acknowledges that the vessel is conveyed and stored at the Owner's entire risk and that neither the Mana Cruising Club Incorporated (the "Club"), nor its employees, contractors, or agents shall be liable for any damage to the vessel or accessories associated with the vessel or any loss or injury suffered by the Owner or its employees, contactors or agents, other than as a direct result of any action or omission by an employee, contractor or agent of the Club or failure of Club equipment.

SERVICE AVAILABILITY

Our Travel Lift Operator may not be available everyday especially statutory holidays or when we need to do Travel Lift maintenance. We will schedule jobs to best utilise our resources. Make your request and we will do our best.