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How about a lift?

PCYC gets a new travel lift.

For many years, PCYC had used a walking crane system with the rental equipment needed for both launch and haul-out
costing about $40,000 per year. As we grew in membership a larger number of volunteers was needed, and with boats
travelling through the yard suspended in the air, safety was a concern.
A committee was formed to explore the various options and recommended a travel lift system as the best long term
solution for the club. Next, a Task Force was formed to get the quotes, obtain the necessary permits, and construct a pier.
Finally, in the spring of 2003 our Con-O-Lift marine travel lift arrived in time for launch!
The interest and anticipation of its arrival wasn’t just confined to the PCYC Chartroom as word spread around the lake.
Among the many benefits including a much longer window for launch and haul-out and a super-clean, power-washed hull;
the travel lift also provides an additional source of revenue to the club! Still, many long time members miss the
camaraderie, and the chance to play longshoreman for a little while!

Travelling in style… PCYC’S new Con-O-Lift changed
the way launch and haul-out were done.
(Left to right) VC Harbour & Grounds, David Frid;
Travel Lift Committee Lead John Armstrong;
and Harbourmaster Willem Blommaert prepare to launch!

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