Installing a Boat Lift Part 3

[Parkerman]

Part 3- All said and done it was a fun project. The results were good and money was saved by doing it alone. I wish the directions were better. One thing they fail to tell you is that you have to cut the steel I beams to length which is difficult with out the right tools. We used cordless sawzalls which did the job but the boat owner also owns an HVAC company and has three hand held bandsaws in his shop. I need to find out the manufacturer but it was one of the most inexpensive lifts that he could find. The expensive ones use more SS and less galvi. The lift was $4,000 and he bought an $800.00 remote control that allows him to operate it from his boat so if the tide goes out while he is out he can lower the lift with out getting off the boat.

 

[TheOtherLine]

Wow! That's a major project....Good Job..

 

[ppem45]

You got that right, I would not even consider taking on a project like that. You did a great job, it looks strong also. What size motor does it take to lift your boat and who is the manufacturer?

 

[Megabyte]

A major undertaking to be sure!
Nice work!! 8)

 

[Parkerman]

Thanks for the thumbs up. Like I said it was a fun project so that took some of the stress away. As far as the type of lift it was I asked the fellow who owns the lift and boat for the brand so I could post it. The motor rating goes by the lift capacity. Ours was made for up to 8,000 lbs but the next sizes up were 12,000 and 16,000. I assume it goes with larger cable too.