Navalift
Navalift is a French company specializing in the design and manufacturing of professional equipment for the marine and boating industry, including boat cradles, handling systems and lifting solutions.
With strong complementary expertise and extensive field experience, the Navalift team works closely with its clients to develop modern, high-performance and tailor-made solutions that meet the demands of shipyards, marinas and nautical professionals.
Our story
Founded on decades of hands-on experience within the marine industry, Navalift was created with a clear mission: to design and manufacture reliable, efficient and innovative equipment for boat handling, blocking and storage. Our roots come from real field challenges—those encountered every day by shipyards, marinas and nautical professionals. This deep operational understanding enables Navalift to develop solutions that are not only technically robust, but also practical, safe and adapted to modern industry needs. From winter storage yards to boat construction, from mechanical workshops to international marina operations, Navalift’s DNA is built around innovation, expertise and a strong commitment to the people who use our products. Every piece of equipment we design is imagined by professionals, for professionals, with the goal of simplifying operations, improving safety and increasing efficiency across boatyards and marinas worldwide.
Our team
At Navalift, our team combines complementary skills, real field experience and a shared passion for innovation. Together, we develop modern, durable and high-performance solutions that support the growth and safety of shipyards, marinas and nautical professionals worldwide.
Christophe – Innovation & Marine Expertise
With more than 30 years of experience, Christophe is a true pioneer in the French marine industry. Founder of one of the first winter storage yards in France and former boat builder, he is widely recognized for inventing numerous tools that have since become essential in boat handling and blocking.
His deep understanding of boat construction and yard operations, combined with his imaginative mindset, enables him to design simple, effective and forward-thinking solutions for today’s nautical professionals.
Vincent – Field Operations & Client Solutions
With 15 years of experience in the marine sector, Vincent is strongly oriented towards field operations and customer satisfaction. He has travelled through every port in France—often several times—before extending his expertise to international marinas across Europe,
Oceania and the United States. Attentive, curious and solution-driven, Vincent is constantly focused on creating and refining products that respond to the real needs of boatyards and maritime professionals.
Alexander – Shipyard Operations & Swiss Regulations
Alexander brings 25 years of on-the-ground experience within a shipyard environment. Originally trained as a mechanic, he combines technical expertise with a strong human approach.
Facing strict regulatory requirements in Switzerland, he naturally became Navalift’s reference for Swiss compliance and standards, ensuring that every solution aligns with evolving regulations and best practices.
Jérôme – Industrialization & Metalworking Excellence
With 20 years of experience in metalworking, Jérôme strengthens Navalift with his technical expertise and industrialization know-how. His contribution ensures that every Navalift product meets demanding standards of quality, precision and durability, from design to final production.
Product presentation
U-Go 6T
Land & Road Handling
Road Comfort → 23-inch wheels / inflated tyres
Optimized Safety → Braking system (European regulation 2015/68)
Launching / Hauling
Work Comfort → High Lifting Height
Hydraulic Comfort → Standardized double-acting hydraulic system + remote control
Environmental compliance → Biodegradable oil (ISO 15380 compliant)
Boat weight–length compatibility → CU 6T – up 33f
Tabouret de calage : Keel Block 3.5T Alu
Keel support : Keel Block 3.5T
Dual purpose : Use with a V-shaped or Use flat
Ultra-light series (<10 kg)
Optimized storage, stackable equipment
Mid Block 3T
Half cradle support: Mid Block 3T
Half cradle support for motorboats
4 height-adjustable pads
Light series (<20 kg)
Compatible with traditional hydraulic cradles
Optimized storage, stackable equipment
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