This directory lists marinas and boatyards in the Chicagoland region that offer travel lifts, cranes, or hoist services for vessel haul-out, maintenance, repair, and inspection. Lift capacities shown reflect published or commonly reported information. Always confirm maximum vessel weight, beam, and scheduling directly with each facility before booking a haul-out.
 

Chicago Yacht Works – Calumet (Chicago, IL)

Lift Type: Travel Lift
Published Capacity: 75-ton travel lift (plus a secondary 20-ton lift)
Phone: (773) 646-9900

Notes: Full-service yard and storage facility serving the Calumet River and South Side Lake Michigan harbors. Confirm maximum beam, sling configuration, and haul-out scheduling when calling.
 

Crowley’s Yacht Yard – Lakeside (Chicago, IL / 95th Street)

Lift Type: Travel Lift
Published Capacity: Two 35-ton travel lifts
Phone: (773) 221-9990

Notes: Established haul-out yard servicing vessels in the Calumet River corridor and South Chicago harbor network. Confirm lift availability and access procedures with the yard.
 

Sunset Bay Marina – Calumet Area (Chicago, IL)

Lift Type: Travel Lift
Published Capacity: 165,000 lb (approximately 82.5 tons)
Phone: (773) 646-9900

Notes: Large-capacity travel lift servicing the South Side Lake Michigan boating corridor. Confirm current lift availability and scheduling.
 

Canal Street Marina – Chicago River (Chicago, IL)

Lift Type: Crane Hoist
Published Capacity: Crane haul-out service available (capacity varies by vessel — confirm with marina)
Phone: (312) 225-8000

Notes: Downtown Chicago River marina offering crane-based haul-out services for inspection, maintenance, and repair. Ideal for river-berthed vessels. Confirm maximum lift capacity and beam clearance when scheduling.
 

Marine Services – Dolton (Dolton, IL)

Lift Type: Travel Lift
Published Capacity: Haul-out travel lift available (capacity to be confirmed with yard)
Phone: (708) 841-0400

Notes: Yard facility serving vessels in the Calumet River and southern Lake Michigan region. Confirm lift capacity, beam limits, and scheduling directly with the facility.

 

Indiana Nearshore – Greater Chicagoland Market
 

East Chicago Marina – East Chicago, IN

Lift Type: Travel Lift
Published Capacity: 50-ton travel lift
Phone: (219) 391-8482

Notes: Municipal marina providing haul-out services for vessels operating along the Indiana nearshore and southern Lake Michigan. Confirm scheduling and vessel size limits when calling.

Hammond Marina – Hammond, IN

Lift Type: Travel Lift (reported available)
Published Capacity: Not clearly published — confirm with marina
Phone: (219) 659-7678

Notes: Marina and port facility offering haul-out capability for service and storage. Contact marina office to confirm lift specifications and scheduling.
 

North Shore & Outer Chicagoland

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Larsen Marine Service – Waukegan, IL

Lift Type: Two Travel Lifts
Published Capacity: 50-ton travel lift and 35-ton travel lift
Phone: (847) 336-5456

Notes: Large service marina and yard providing haul-out, repair, and winter storage. Confirm beam and LOA limits when scheduling.
 

SkipperBud’s / North Point Marina – Winthrop Harbor, IL

Lift Type: Marine Travel Lift
Published Capacity: 75-metric-ton travel lift (confirm current configuration)
Phone: (847) 872-3200

Notes: Full-service marina and yard serving the northern Lake Michigan corridor. Often utilized by Chicagoland boaters for haul-out and storage. Confirm capacity and scheduling directly.
 

Need a Marine Survey Coordinated With Haul-Out?
 

If your survey requires an out-of-water hull inspection, we can coordinate directly with your selected marina or boatyard to schedule the survey alongside your haul-out appointment.
 

Request a survey appointment here: https://www.greatrivermarine.com/surveyrequest
 

Disclaimer

Lift capacities and services listed above reflect published or commonly reported information and may change. Always confirm vessel weight limits, maximum beam, sling requirements, and scheduling directly with each facility before booking a haul-out.