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Floating Boat Lifts 101

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As the weather starts to warm up, and boats go into the water, it’s important to keep in mind to maintain and protect your boat from the water. During storms, harsh water conditions can cause your boat to repeatedly hit or rub against the dock and cause hull damage. This could also lead to your boat floating away, or even sinking! These problems all going away with the proper boat lift.

Benefits of Owning a Boat Lift

Owning a boat lift will prevent your boat from receiving hull damage or corroding over time. With a clean bottom, your boat will get better fuel mileage, making your time on the water a little less costly. A boat lift will pay for itself as time goes on. You’ll save money on repairs, painting, fuel, and more! Also there will be less hassle from scrubbing algae off the bottom.

There are two types of boat lifts to look at when purchasing a new one: stationary or floating. A stationary boat lift is recommended for water depths between 5-12′. They can feature cranks, motors, or pneumatic systems. However, if your water depth fluctuates frequently, or is more shallow or deeper than those listed above, a floating lift is better suited.

Floating Boat Lifts

Floating boat lifts are great for shallow water, or deep water. They adjust with a floating dock as the water levels fluctuate, keeping your boat safe and dry at all times. Most floating lifts are developed with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) tanks. Some also have galvanized steel frames mounted on top. Recently, some floating lift manufacturers such as Econolift have developed a shallow-water lift that can hold up to 6,500 lbs. Floating lifts are equipped with a pneumatic system to lift the boat into and out of the water. These systems also come installed with a safety valve to ensure no damage is received to the tanks.

There are many different types of floating lifts. Deaton’s Waterfront Services provides four different types: Sunstream, Econolift, Poly Lift, and EZ Dock’s EZ BoatPort. If you are interested in a new lift or would like to know more information, please contact us or gives us a call at (317)747-4933. Boating season is starting soon, so make sure you are equipped for a summer full of enjoyment!