Boat Recovery After Hurricanes & Storms
Crane and rigging support to recover boats displaced by storm surge — off docks, seawalls, yards, and shorelines.
Urgent situation? We are on call 24/7.
Storm surge lifts boats out of the water and drops them onto docks, seawalls, yards, and each other. Getting a vessel back safely — without adding damage — is a rigging job that a crane is built for.
Elevate provides crane and rigging support to lift and reposition storm-displaced vessels, working with owners, marinas, and recovery teams. Vessel recovery is planned around the boat's weight, hull, and lift points.
- Lifting boats off docks and seawalls
- Recovering vessels from yards and shorelines
- Repositioning boats for repair or transport
- Separating stacked or tangled vessels
- Supporting marina recovery operations
- Staging vessels for haul-out
Vessel recovery needs the boat's approximate weight and length, hull type, and safe lift or sling points, plus the crane's set-up position relative to the water or shoreline. Photos are extremely helpful.
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Request
Call or send the form with your load, site, and timing. We respond fast.
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Project Review
We review weight, dimensions, height, and access to confirm the right approach.
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Scheduling
We coordinate a date and window that fits your site and other trades.
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Site Evaluation
We assess ground conditions, set-up area, overhead hazards, and clearances.
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Lift Planning
We plan rigging, positioning, and sequence with safety first.
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Execution & Closeout
We complete the lift, confirm the result, and leave the site clear.
If there is an immediate threat to life, fire, gas leak, or active electrical danger, call 911 and the appropriate utility authority first. Do not enter floodwater, approach downed lines, or stand near unstable structures.
- Stay clear of unstable or stacked vessels
- Treat any boat near power or fuel as hazardous
- If life is at risk, call 911 and the utility first
- Photograph the vessel and its position if safe
- Note the boat's size, weight, and hull type
- Identify safe crane set-up room near the vessel
We can work alongside restoration contractors, roofing and demolition crews, adjusters, and property owners, and can support documentation needs during recovery. We do not guarantee insurance coverage or approval — but we can coordinate with your team and provide photos and details of the work performed.
If there is an immediate threat to life, fire, gas leak, or active electrical danger, call 911 and the appropriate utility authority first. Do not enter floodwater, approach downed lines, or stand near unstable structures.
How big a boat can you recover?
It depends on the vessel's weight and where it sits relative to a safe crane set-up. Send the length, approximate weight, and photos and we will confirm feasibility.
Can you coordinate with my marina or insurer?
Yes — we can work alongside marinas, owners, adjusters, and recovery teams, and document the recovery. We do not guarantee coverage.