The Scheepsmotoren Eeuwe de Jong
shipyard in the Frisian town of Heeg have received their new Roodberg CT25SD Cradle Transporter. The new Transporter is the answer to
securely and rapidly moving heavier yachts over both rough and paved boatyard
terrain. "It's an all-rounder" deemed Eeuwe de Jong.
The new Transporter can be
described as a great all-rounder. Yachts of up to 25 tonnes can be moved around any
shipyard problem free. Rough ground, kerbs are no
longer a problem thanks to the exclusive Roodberg design with double tandem
wheels. The system lowers and spreads the weight on the ground surface,
enabling humps and bumps to be negotiated without jolts. Eeuwe de Jong
explains: "This ensures the best support for the boat’s hull and also
guarantees faster and safer work when moving." De Jong has been using these special Roodberg Transporters for many years and is once again enthusiastic
about his latest boatyard acquisition.

The Transporter has a range of unique
and practical qualities. The concept consists of a ‘one man operation system’,
and indeed one man can perform the entire transport operation with almost any
towing vehicle. A number of safety enhancing and practical features are
included, such as the 'hydraulically operated drawbar' for stable and safe
parking. This easy to operate drawbar also increases profit, as every cm² of
the yard can be used for boat storage. The 'top step storage', used for
transporting the required tools and materials, completes this new Transporter.
Eeuwe de Jong: "They’ve truly
thought of everything in this trailer. Moving boats around the boatyard has
never been easier. And of course it frees up time to spend on my own expertise:
the care and maintenance of boat engines and propellers."