What is going on here? ( Boat Launch )

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by MatthewDS, Oct 22, 2010.

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  1. BATAAN
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    Looks expensive.
     
    BATAAN, Oct 23, 2010
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  2. philSweet
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    philSweet, Nov 26, 2010
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  3. michael pierzga
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    Sure, travel lifts can be designed to operate in water. A great example is the one in Germany . Fascinating to watch it operate.
     
    michael pierzga, Nov 27, 2010
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  4. apex1

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    Which one Michael,

    we have a few more than one.
     
    apex1, Nov 27, 2010
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  5. michael pierzga
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    Ive used WILLY serveral times in Germany
     
    michael pierzga, Nov 27, 2010
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  6. apex1

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    Ahh, so are a boatbuilder like me? Exhibit your products in Düsseldorf? Interesting.
     
    apex1, Nov 27, 2010
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    Maybe they are subsidized by taxpayer bailouts.
     
    hoytedow, Nov 27, 2010
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