Application: Lifting and storing personal watercraft
Customer: Dalgleish Construction Company
Location: Austin, TX
Hoist Model: Columbia HD1300-1A34-L-11 AC
Electric Hoist Performance:
- Line Pull: 1,300 pounds on the first layer
- Line Speed: 15.0 feet per minute on the first layer
- Power Source: 115 VAC / Single Phase / 60 Hz
Special Features:
- Radio remote control system
- Automatic brake system
- Weather-resistant construction
Why APPI:
Dalgleish Construction Company, an architectural home builder specializing in high-end residential construction in Austin, TX, approached Allied Power Products, Inc. (APPI) with a unique challenge. They needed a lifting solution for a client’s dock storage building that could safely and efficiently handle personal watercraft at heights up to 30 feet.
Brett Cervenka, a project assistant at Dalgleish Construction, worked with APPI to identify two primary requirements for their ideal solution.
Primary Requirements:
- Capability to handle loads up to 400 pounds
- Remote operation capability due to the storage building’s design
Through collaborative discussions, Dalgleish Construction and APPI determined that the Columbia HD1300 AC electric hoist would be the perfect match for their specific needs.
Key features of this personal watercraft lift system include:
- An automatic brake system for enhanced safety during lifting operations
- Radio remote controls allowing operation from multiple locations within the storage building
- Minimal maintenance requirements to reduce long-term operational costs
- Simple installation process to minimize setup time
- Weather-resistant construction for long-term durability in a marine environment
By implementing APPI’s Columbia HD1300 hoist solution, Dalgleish Construction has provided their client with a reliable and efficient system for storing various personal watercraft, including jet skis and kayaks. The system’s innovative design and user-friendly features ensure safe and convenient operation while meeting all the specific requirements of the storage building’s design.
For more information about this personal watercraft lift system or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc. With over 30 years of experience in providing winches, hoists, capstans, and cranes tailored to specific application requirements, APPI continues to be a trusted partner in the marine and recreational industries.
