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Originally known as The Boat Launcher, this chain-driven, all-terrain vehicle was designed and manufactured by Launch Vehicles, Inc. in Ontario, Canada, from 2000-2005. In 2005, Milwaukee based DHL Marine purchased the patent rights for the fabrication and sale of chain- driven units for Wisconsin and Illinois.
In 2008, DLH Inc. set out to develop a more dependable, remote controlled Beachlauncher and through countless hours of engineering and design the 4000-H prototype came to reality. With Its “State of the Art “hydraulic-drive system, coupled with the use of environmentally friendly vegetable based hydraulic oil. This wireless remote controlled Beachlauncher model was capable of launching 4000-pound boats in minutes. This ATV tired Beachlauncher was delivered to a Winnetka, Illinois residence in 2010 and is flawlessly launcher his boat to this day. In 2011, DHL Inc. introduced both the PWC-H that launches two wave runners simultaneously and the 6000-H which was capable of launching a 6000 pound boats.
In 2012, Beachworks LLC was formed by Roger J. Tietz, who secured both the U.S. and Canadian Beachlauncher patents. Beachworks LLC’s first addition to the family of Beachlaunchers, was the Superlauncher. This Superlauncher design wrapped tracks around the tires and is capable of handling up to a 10,000-pound, 30-foot in length and used the Kohler 38 H.P. engine.
2018 brought the new “Rubber Carriage Tracked” system to the Beachlauncher family. This track system gives the Beachlauncher amazing traction and, increased mobility while minimizing its impact on the environment. Engineered for its durability and power the all steel formed frame allowed for lower manufacturing costs. A “Fresh” water-jet system was introduced on models being used in saltwater conditions. This system uses jet nozzles to flush fresh water on all drive components after use in the ocean’s salt environment. The final innovation for 2018, was the introduction of the “clear” track drive system that helps free the tracks of debris and rocks.
Never resting on their laurels, Beachworks is currently developing the M.O.A.B. (Mother of All Beachlaunchers), which will be capable of launching boats up to 18,000 pounds and 40 foot in length. To date, a total of 65 hydraulic Beachlauncher units with Kohler (EFI) Electronic Fuel Injected engines, have been delivered to clients in Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, Montana, Buffalo N.Y., British Columbia, Ontario, and the Fiji Islands.
Roger Tietz, Owner of Beachworks LLC has been the Superintendent at Gillen Marine Construction Company for over 25 years. Gillen is a family owned firm based in Mequon, Wisconsin that has been building and restoring marinas, and residential shorelines along Lake Michigan for years. Lake Michigan is known for its deep water wave energy pounding coast lines and high rate of erosion. For many years Great lakes boating customers have been unable to have Boathouses, docks or piers and had driven for miles to the nearest launch ramp facility to launch and use their boat. Until now! , Several Beachlauncher customers contract with Gillen Marine to modify their shoreline and beach with protective breakwaters to overcome difficult boat launching conditions. The Beachlauncher is the perfect solution for these owners where Boat launching was once impossible.
Gillen Marine Construction delivers high quality marine construction solutions to meet a variety of customer needs. Services range from family friendly beach construction with fire pits, seating areas and stone walkways to shore protection and bluff stabilization. We specialize in finding ways to enjoy and protect your lakeside investment.
Based in the Chicago area, Shabica & Associates has been in business for more than 30 years. In simple terms, we help build beaches and restore ravines. Working in environmentally sensitive areas, the firm specializes in design, coastal engineering, permitting, construction observation, and project management for coastal and steep slope stabilization, as well as research in this highly specialized field.
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