Aero Docks

AERO-DOCKS VERTICAL SUPREMACY

Automated High Density Boat Storage Equipment

AERO-DOCKS IS THE FUTURE OF INDOOR BOAT STORAGE NOW !

Aero-Docks specialty is to lift and store Heavy objects Quickly, Densely and Safely.

Heavy - Aero-Docks can lift objects weighing from 2 metric tons to more than 100 metric tons.

Quickly - Aero-Docks systems can move objects at speeds up to 8 feet per second/2.4 meters per second. For boats this means handling up to 20 to 30 boats per hour. Each Transporter is capable of servicing 250 to 300 boats.

Densely – Our systems can store more boats and larger boats per square foot than all other fork lift or crane systems. Aero-Docks can store boats into multi-level structures allowing maximum land usage.

Safely - Boats stored by Aero-Docks are maneuvered with zero damage.

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Current Situation in the US Dry Stack market

* Mainly Forklift operation
* Problems with Permitting Delays has resulted in Operators staying with approved current legislation for forklifts

Typical Problems associated with Forklift Operations

* Forklift driver/assistant errors - damage typically between $200.00 and $350.00 per boat stored within a facility per year.
* Dissatisfied Customers
* Reduced Revenue from operations
* Significant Down Time due to repairs of fork-lift equipment
* Congestion in the isles if more than one fork-lift working
* High Insurance Premiums
* Major Equipment Repair bills
* Noise and pollution
* Dirt and carbon deposits on stored washed boats
* Tidal constraints on Float and Retrieve

What Aero-Docks offers for New and Retrofit Operations

* Totally Automated Procedure
* Great Economic advantages by using optimal space utilization
* Boats up to 100 feet and 175,000 pounds (or more) can be stored on any level
* Boats can be stored 3 to 5 deep if required
* Excellent profitability - increase revenue per linear foot
* Total Security
* High throughput of boats
* Reduced Insurance Premiums
* Quiet Electrical Operation
* Redundancy of equipment and ease of swap outs
* Equipment designed and backed by Rockwell Automation (a $5bn a year Company)
* Hurricane rated building
* Higher Service Level for customers
* Improved boat handling with Retrofit operations