$18m Bay-built boat lifted into water

The Bay of Plenty Times Features Lift.

There was a hushed silence around Sulphur Point this morning as the multimillion dollar Liara II yacht was launched.

Boats gathered in the harbour and Southern Ocean Marine's staff took snapshots in between tasks to lift the $18 million boat into the water. Read more on the Bay of Plenty Times Website...

Bring on the Ocean

Pictured Southern Ocean Marine attach the keel to a new yacht. Our GMK5170 - 170 tonne crane is on the left with the GMK5130 - 130 tonne crane is on the right. This yacht by Southern Ocean Marine looks amazing. We started off the morning quitely and within a few hours had drawn quite a crowd as people gathered to see the yacht placed on its keel. Great atmosphere, awesome yacht, great lift to be involved with. The weight of this lift was 50 Tonnes.

Maximus and Solitaire

Pictured Maximus sets up to lift Solitaire at Sulphur Point. Solitaire weighs in at 20 Tonne. This is one of the first lifts for Maximus our GMK5170 (US GMK5225).