Lifting, slipping and dry docking in Bali: choosing the method, planning tides and slots, and the underwater work that only happens with the boat out of the water.
Running gear is the highest-value inspection of any haul-out, because it is the only time you can measure it properly. The core checks are cutless bearing clearance, shaft seal condition, shaft straightness and wear, […]
After a grounding or impact, the order is: people, then flotation, then position, then lift, then scope. Do not start negotiating repairs while the boat is still making water. And photograph everything before anything
Most failed haul-out plans in Bali fail on two numbers: loaded draft and tide state on the approach. Book a slot with a stated tolerance rather than a single fixed date, plan the approach
In Bali, fouling grows year-round and fast, so antifoul life is shorter than the tin suggests and preparation matters more than product choice. The two things that decide the outcome are substrate compatibility and
Travel lift suits most GRP and light-displacement hulls; a slipway suits heavy displacement, long keels and timber; a mobile crane suits small craft and emergencies; careening and diver work suit inspection and touch-ups only.