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LakLving 
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 Topic: Boat LiftsPosted: January-19-2010 at 1:19am |
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Has anyone used Summit Marine boat lifts. Have been considering one for my 2000 Air Nautique. Construction looks good and price is right. Don't want to just pay for a name. Any opinions ??
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Chris4x4gill2
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Posted: January-20-2010 at 1:06pm |
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I have no experience with that brand. I looked them up and Its not a design Ive ever used either. Does it mount to pilings? Construction/ design of the bunks/ hinges looks very similair to what I have and I have been very pleased.
I guess if you dont have fluctuation in your water depth it would be a good setup. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: January-20-2010 at 2:44pm |
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Summit marine lifts Looks like a pretty basic free standing lift to me. Chris, maybe you got to the wrong site. I have never see the brand but it certainly looks well built from looking at their site. One thing you may want to look into is local DNR regulations. Some are getting real picky about hydraulics in or on the water. |
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Posted: January-20-2010 at 3:47pm |
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Looks like a decent unit from the literature.
Is the Lake Bottom hard or soft? The small feet on that unit will sink deep in soft material. Also the smaller feet make it harder to slide/move during the in/out process. Have always had Shore Station Brand myself, very reliable, easy to move (big feet) and in my area easy to get parts for. |
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WakeSlayer
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Posted: January-20-2010 at 4:08pm |
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LakLving
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Posted: January-21-2010 at 10:32am |
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Thanks for the advice
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harddock
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Posted: January-21-2010 at 11:34pm |
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If you need to remove it for winter look into FLOE. I have had and or sold Shoremaster, Harbormaster, and Nyman lifts. While all were good units the Floe has legs that adjust with a battery drill and a float/wheel system for removal. I have the ability to launch and remove mine with a crank up pontoon trailer. The quick adjusting easy level legs were the selling point for me. Mine uses a 24v battery screw lift which is quiet and with a solar charger it goes all summer on one charge. I liked the Floe canopy better as well it goes further down the sides than others and again is easier to set up and remove.
Take into consideration the extra room needed if it is a cantalever style and make sure you get one with more than just enough capacity. Any boat with a tower may hinder the use of a canopy. Stainless steel hardware is a big plus. |
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WakeSlayer
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Posted: January-22-2010 at 3:08pm |
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I am a proponent of ShoreStations. I have a 5000# lift, solar powered, and have leg extensions so the tower fits under. I had a curtain made for the sides, so it is more like a garage. Keeps rain a most dirt out.
As far as hydraulics, a friend got a Sunstream last year. The thing literally lifts his SV211 is 10 seconds. He has a big canopied dock system so he did not get the canopy. I don't like the looks of the canopies at all, but that may just be me. SunStream Sunlift |
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Mike N
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: January-22-2010 at 3:23pm |
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Mike, I see what you mean! I agree. |
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Posted: January-22-2010 at 4:17pm |
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Looks like they would keep leaves from staying on top though.
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...those who have fallen and those who will.
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Posted: January-22-2010 at 4:52pm |
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I would welcome Leaves over what the *************** Sea Gulls leave on my canopy! For whatever reason they wait until the later part of the season when my canopy becomes their cafeteria and rest room.
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TRBenj
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Posted: January-22-2010 at 5:13pm |
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They may not be the easiest on the eyes, but they sure are functional. Not everyone can have a boat house! |
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Posted: January-22-2010 at 5:58pm |
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Posted: January-22-2010 at 6:35pm |
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I have a similar scheme on my lift, only I use the light mesh. It cuts the sun down and keeps the bugs out.
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Chris4x4gill2 wrote: