Boat lift suggestions / advice
07-21-2015, 12:01 PM
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Here in California most use Hydro Hoist. You can buy enough lifting tank for what you need and add 3rd or 4th tank later for bigger boat. Just make sure model number on frame is able to handle additional tanks. They are easily movable. The model I prefer is a side tie model that secures to the dock with two clamping brackets and four lag bolts.
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Jaime
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Jaime
09-30-2015, 08:55 PM
#15
These are the best ones I have seen:
http://www.magnumlift.com/
http://www.magnumlift.com/
Just out of curiousity, why do you say they are the best?? I got a quote for a Magnum 10k elevator, installed with electric ran to dock for $10.2k... Most others are about a grand less and thats without electric.
Do these systems have no cables at all? I know they mentioned gear drives
09-30-2015, 09:01 PM
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It looks like an elevator lift is probably your best choice given the shape and location of your dock in proximity to your neighbors. I don't think you will have enough room to maneuver if you had a four post.
With that said, elevator lifts are much harder to install than 4 posts. You will need two 10" or 12" (depending on capacity of the lift) piles installed and tied back into the bulkhead with threaded rod. The tracks need to be set at the correct angle and be parallel with each other. Another important thing is the track needs to be set into the mud deep enough to carry the load, 6-8ft. I made the mistake of having an elevator lift installed by a bulkhead company when I had my bulkhead re-done. The tracks were not set correctly and the lift would bind as well as the front track sunk the first time I put a heavy boat on it. They only had the tracks set in 2 ft. If I were to do it again I would use Atlantic Boat lifts, they have the experience and knowledge to do it right the first time.
With that said, elevator lifts are much harder to install than 4 posts. You will need two 10" or 12" (depending on capacity of the lift) piles installed and tied back into the bulkhead with threaded rod. The tracks need to be set at the correct angle and be parallel with each other. Another important thing is the track needs to be set into the mud deep enough to carry the load, 6-8ft. I made the mistake of having an elevator lift installed by a bulkhead company when I had my bulkhead re-done. The tracks were not set correctly and the lift would bind as well as the front track sunk the first time I put a heavy boat on it. They only had the tracks set in 2 ft. If I were to do it again I would use Atlantic Boat lifts, they have the experience and knowledge to do it right the first time.
