LARGS Yacht Haven has invested in new technology after saying farewell to equipment installed in the 1980s.

The popular marina on the Clyde Coast has taken delivery of a new 75 tonne hoist which will allow flexible lifting in their boatyard.

Marina Manager Dave Hewitt said: "This is like the difference between driving an old Land Rover and a Tesla.

“We were able to specify the exact features we wanted ensuring we are able to offer far more than purely the increased weight.

"For example, our new hoist comes with greatly improved LED lighting to make emergency night time lifts much safer. The hoist is operated via remote control making it safer for our boatyard team and we have automatic monitoring sensors that feedback real-time data to the manufacturers.”

Largs's boat lifting facility operates seven days a week with emergency 24 hour lifting available.

For small or quick jobs, boats can be held in the hoist for an hour, over a tea break or overnight. For longer periods of storage, vessels can be positioned in the secure boatyard.