Types of Boat Lifts
There are a few different types of boat lifts you can have installed on your average boat dock. From small little swiveling lifts that are perfect for personal watercraft or human powered watercraft, to very large boat lifts that will lift multi-ton boats such as yachts for upscale or industrial purposes.
Swinger Boat Lift
Sw
iveling boat Lifts (Swinger Boat Lifts), can advantageous when space is a concern. Especially convenient in tight areas and canal facing docks. Click the small photo on your right to view a larger version of the same image.
Cradle Boat Lift
Our most popular type of boat lift. Cradle boat lifts have at least two small runners that touch the boat, these are supported by a larger cradle underneath it. This part of the cradle system rests in the water when the boat is in use. It's easy to drive your boat up on them, so easy a child can do it. Once your boat is in place, hop onto the dock and let the motor lift the boat out of the water, safely and securely. Many optional accessories are available for Cradle boat lifts like remote control operation, security lock outs, access platforms that let you access the rear and/or side of the boat while it's on the lift out of the water. Boat owners agree, it's much easier to work on a boat while it's on the lift because it's so steady!
Catamaran Boat Lift
A Catamaran Boat Lift is version of a cradle boat lift that has been specifically customized for the unique nature and shape of a catamaran's hull. It's special design helps protect the hull and still provide lots of ease of use. If you'll click the small photo to the right you'll see this specialized boat lift has more runners and they are specially placed to keep the individual catamaran type boat safe and secure.
Electric Boat Lift
All our boat lifts are electrically operated. After all no one wants to lift their boat out of the water by hand. Here's a tip for you that most boat lift owners notice right away. There easy and safe enough for a child to do the actual lifting part, and they love being the one to push the button and "operate" the lift. Just remember to check and make sure the boat is all the way on the lift first!