will 9000# hydrohoist work for a new 35 fountaim ex?any one

Check the dry weight of the boat. I have a dry weight of 8000# and hydrohoist suggested a 12000# lift. They said under no circumstances should I go below 10000#. Think about all the fuel and other stuff you put in it. It really adds up!

I had a '93 Lightning sometime back and kept it on a 10,000# hydrohoist. Never had a problem, but I know I was maxing it out with gear/gas, etc. Your boat may be newer and lighter, but I would do the math and figure what total weight you will be putting on the lift. 9,000# may lift it, but you'll be stressing the heck out of it. IMHO

Do yourself a favor and check out sunstream boat lifts. These are top end boat lifts and there is no comparision. www.sunstream.com
Hydro hoist suck

I use a 9k HydroHoist on my Fever 32'er ( 502's ). . . it is JUST enough. Takes awhile, however ( probably 8-10min ). Your boat points at the moon, and then at the last minute she kinda 'pops', and goes level ( maybe suction under the swim platform ? ). . . you may want a little more for your 35'er.

However, I will sell you mine ( $4500 ).

You will appreciate having the extra capacity everytime you go to lift the boat as it will handle the weight quicker.

Hydrohoist may suck to you. I got 10 good years of service with no issues or problems. Sold the lift and its still in service. I know there are better lifts out there, but Hydrohoist is not a bad lift if set up properly.

And by the way, www.sunstream.com pulls up a resort in florida?????

InXS, I am with you. When I purchased the Hydrohoist I was apprehensive, but after 4 years of use they are super. No problems and much better access to the boat. I have a side/cable lift in FL and it is not nearly as trouble free or as easy to load/unload. If a hydro would work in FL I would put one in in a heartbeat!

my mistake
try www.sunstreamboatlifts.com
and for used hydro hoists try www.sdboatlifts.com

thanks westcoast
yes they had a couple in california to far for trucking.
i do thank you any one else