St. Kitts Marine Works Expands with Second 150T Marine Travelift for Faster Turnaround
Discover how St. Kitts Marine Works is enhancing its services with the addition of a second 150T Marine Travelift, ensuring faster turnaround times and accommodating more vessels with ease.
St. Kitts Marine Works Ltd. (SKMW) now boasts one of the largest-rated travel lifts in the English-speaking Caribbean. In June 2023, SKMW took delivery of a second 150T Marine Travelift. Both lifts can handle vessels up to 35 feet wide and 120 feet in length.
Enhancing Efficiency with Dual 150T Marine Travelifts
“We have days when 6 or 7 boats show up to haul. The yard is so big that it takes time to get to the spots further away. We purchased a second identical lift to have a quicker turnaround time with the boats. This quick turnaround is boosted even more with the forklift handling the smaller boats,” says Regiwell Francis, owner of SKMW. The yard is located on the western side of St. Kitts in Sandy Point Town, about 11 miles northwest of Basseterre.
A Reputation for Quality Yacht Work
Founded in 2000 by Francis, SKMW has developed a strong reputation for quality yacht work. Services include bottom painting, hull polishing, and waxing; painting, finishing, and varnishing; fiberglass and gelcoat work; woodwork and carpentry, and pressure washing. Marine mechanics and electricians are available. The yard also hauls private and commercial vessels, with in-the-ground, anchored storage for hurricane season. The SKMW yard can store over 300 boats.
For more information, visit: SKMW
Carol Bareuther has written for ALL AT SEA since 2004.
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