Boat Lift's - Preferred Manufacturer?
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Topic: Boat Lift's - Preferred Manufacturer?
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Subject: Boat Lift's - Preferred Manufacturer?
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 2:06pm
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Just wondering what folks thoughts were on boat lift manufacturer's - who is preferred and who to stay away from. I will need to install one of the pump water in / pump water out types as the Lake that I am on will not allow piles driven into the lake bottom so my dock is a floater. ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
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Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 2:15pm
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Why not just get a free-standing Hewitt or Shorestation lift? Links removed.... |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 3:03pm
Greg, "Water in and out"???? What kind of lift are you referring to? Piles???? What type of lift are you talking about that needs pilings??? There are floaters that pump air in and out!!! Just as Mark mentioned. what about a free standing. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
NCH20SKIER wrote:Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 3:16pm
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He's talking about Hydrohoists Peter, like these: Typically used for boats too large for a conventional lift.... His "pilings" comment refers driving pilings and then mounting lift hardware to make a "permanent lift". Also a common practice. My take is he's restricted from the latter, and not sure why a conventional lift won't work for him... http://www.boatlift.com" rel="nofollow - Hydro hoist |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 3:29pm
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Correct - I cannot have anything touching the bottom of the lake which forces me to something similiar to the hydrohoist ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 3:36pm
Where!!! Not where I'm at!!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 3:36pm
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then you do need a hydrahoist, they attach to the dock and float/ air in, air out, they are the only type used out here at the delta...4 foot tide change twice a day...in fresh water. they make them for all sizes of boats, tons of skiboats sitting on them here. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 3:37pm
It sounds like you will need one of the "hydro" hoists then? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 3:54pm
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Greg, you have better options than a hydrohoist... If it were me, and it's not, I would choose one of these in a heartbeat: Drive on, crank off, no mechanicals to speak of to break. You don't need electricity, etc... http://www.jetdock.com/products/univ-20ft-ski-boat-dock.asp" rel="nofollow - Jetdock for inboard ski boat |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 4:02pm
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Mark, Check your links. Nether work! BTW, I have two friends that tried the Jet docks. Nothing but problems!! Yes, both said it was easy to drive on but getting the boat off was a different story. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 4:06pm
| Interesting on the the jetdock issues....I'd bet interested in the manufactures take...those are NOT inexpensive! |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 4:36pm
I will try to attach some pic's of the dock while under construction.  ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 4:37pm
| I have an econolift and love it. Air in to lift and air out to lower. I think they have dealers all over. http://http://www.econolift.com/" rel="nofollow - Lift |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 4:48pm
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Peter The beauty here is that this can stay in year round as the ice does not exist in NC. Swatinz I fully expect your SN to be tied up here one week-end for some family enjoyment ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 6:18pm
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the nice thing about hydrohoists is the ability to change your oil on the water just as if on the trailer, use a hydroslide and put it under with oil drain pan and drain oil, carefully so you don't spill any, of course. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 6:40pm
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I have a polylift. I like it better than the hydrohoists as the tanks are much thicker and the metal work is stronger. That said, the new hydrohoists also have thick plastic tubes as opposed to the old fiberglass tubes, so I think they are comparable. We have hydrohoists in my area that are old fiberglass and are still working at 25 or 30 years old. Econolift, and Galvalift are two other common freefloating docks in our area. I don't know if there are any current hydraulic systems. One of the neighbors out hear started building them about 15 years ago. He made 20 or 30 of them and then a divorce kind of blew up his plans. A garden hose was hooked to the hydraulics. They require more frequent haulout than the air filled lifts, but they are much quieter. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 7:03pm
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NCH20, did you happen to notice the lifts across from you? What are they using? Do they like them? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: NEDLUTZ
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 8:15pm
| http://www.airdock.com/?gclid=CIrr8N-1gbMCFeJ9OgodiGUADA" rel="nofollow - http://www.airdock.com/?gclid=CIrr8N-1gbMCFeJ9OgodiGUADA |
Posted By: ultrarunner
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 8:56pm
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Hmm...how's that one above work with an inboard and with our shark fins? In any event, you can't put a canopy on it!
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 8:58pm
 ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 9:14pm
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I saw that too Pete but it almost looks like there are pilings on that side? Maybe they are grandfathered on that side or the rules are different there? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 9:47pm
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Those accross the cove are grandfathered. The lifts are a combination of true hoists and the air in / air out type. No "structural" roofs are permitted going forward either - all must be canvas/fabric. ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-14-2012 at 10:09pm
OK, now I understand! Your first post stated water in/out but now your are saying air in and out so, that sure means a "floater" to me!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: C-Bass
Date Posted: October-15-2012 at 11:27am
It's all in how you look at it Pete! It's still water in/out. What happens when you pump the air in? ------------- Craig 67 SN 73 SN http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6103" rel="nofollow - 99 Sport 85SN |
Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: October-15-2012 at 3:49pm
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Here is a pic of my dock with My 88 2001 on the right and my 79 mustang 17 on the left, It has a floating dock attached as well it is 1015 sqft I am on Lake Wylie in NC what lake are you on ?? 
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Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: October-15-2012 at 4:41pm
| We have had a Shorestation in the water for about as long as I've been alive. My parents just bought a used higher capacity Shorestation for my Dad's Mastercraft. |