Boat Lifts
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Why have a boat lift? · Keeps the hull clean and in good condition thus preventing gel-coat blistering and osmosis · Prevents electrolytic corrosion of drive units and stern gear
· Improves
fuel consumption and enhances performance
· Prevents
damage from banging against jetties · Vastly improved security whilst berthed · Prevents boats taking on water whilst moored
· Security
and protection against swamping from waves and wakes
· Improves
resale value
· Allows
more time on the water and less on maintenance
· Boats can be
stored on lifts during winter, (subject to normal “winterizing” procedures),
avoiding expensive winter storage charges
How do they work?
Positioned where the boat is normally moored, and taking up only a little
more width, the boat is positioned over the lift which quickly raises it a
few inches above the water’s surface for secure berthing.
Launching is an equally simple matter, taking no more than a few
minutes.
Using a boat lift not only provides peace of mind and a less stressful boat
owning experience, but the cost can be recouped after only a few years due
to reduced running and maintenance costs, and increased resale value.
If you change your boat, the lift can be adapted for the new one,
(provided it is of fairly similar weight and dimensions).
With a standing lift, you raise your boat by turning a large wheel attached
to a winch. The lift mechanism may be either vertical, which moves straight
up and down, or cantilever, which pivots into position. There are 2 types of
standing lift cantilever and vertical. The other options are hydraulic and
pneumatic lifts.
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