Manufacturers of the Crossley gillnet lifter since 1940.

Fishermen all over the world have discovered the advantages of owning a crossley hauler. The Crossley Net Lifter is easy to install, service and maintain. It’s not uncommon to see crossley machines that are 40 to 50 years old and still in daily use, whether it’s salt or freshwater. Crossley lifters are extremely versatile, being used for both gill netting and longlining. 

The 30” machine will haul up to a mile long net from a depth of 200 fathoms in 20 minutes. They can even be used for trawl lines with little to no modification.

Our Lifters consist of a rotating head, a custom stainless steel pan, and a outboard “roller” or guard to funnel in the nets. 

The most vital part of the lifter is the rotating head, which consists of a series of spring operated jaws. These jaws grip the net rope or line in a precise location as its lead over the roller, with its catch, into the surrounding pan. As the head continues to rotate, it opens the jaws at another precise location to allow the net to fall to the deck or transfer to the picking table, which is often used aft of the head. 

The Crossley Hauler is one of the only types of hauling gear that doesn’t require a deckhand or fisherman to be keeping tension on the line/net rope. With this, one/two man operations can be completed easier. Our side rail attachment means that the bow of the boat can face the weather, a huge plus in rough water.