We understand that having a boat is a large investment, and protecting that investment should be taken seriously. Our customers come to us with many boat lift FAQs while researching, so we have compiled and answered a list of the most common questions. If you have further questions about your situation, contact us for more information!
Have another question? Contact usA boat lift is an apparatus that is bolted onto a dock and is used to raise your boat up and out of the water when you’re not using it for the benefit of protecting your boat for as long as possible.
The way Econolift boat lifts work is by acting as an air/water displacement type. The system bolts to the dock, either from the front or on the sides and an air tank, and air is either pumped in or vented out. The more air capacity you pump into the tank, the more weight you can lift out of the water, ranging from 4,500 to 25,000 lbs. Alternatively, the more air you vent out of the tank, it will then sink into the water.
Boat lifts are very easy to operate. All you need to operate is one handle and one switch, and you’re good to go!
You need a boat lift if you want to protect your investment; if you’ve spent thousands of dollars on a boat, then you need to take all of the proper precautions to ensure its protection for years.
There is very little maintenance in the care of your boat lift. You will need to check it every 5-6 years for standard upkeep, ensuring all the nuts and bolts are tight or the motor is in good condition.
We would always suggest that you have a boat lift installed professionally. For someone who has done it for years, it’s simple. However, for someone new to the boat lift system, it requires a lot of complex and large equipment that is not easily handled. We have many years of experience installing boat lifts, so contact us to help you.
Three and a half to five minutes for putting it in and taking it out of the water.
To put it on the floating lift, first, you have to get the boat into position by holding it about a foot away from the dock and aligning it to the middle as you can. Once it’s in the best possible position, you ensure the valve is open and flip the switch, which will start pumping air into the tank. When you want to put it back in the water, you turn the handle down, and it will vent and let it down on its own. You don’t even need to turn the motor on!
There is a lifetime warranty on the tank and bushings to the original purchaser. Additionally, we have a five-year warranty on all the galvanized metal parts and a year on the motor.
You might need to do some minor maintenance work over the years, but overall, your boat lift should last at least 25 years.
With 4,500 and 6,500 lbs. lifts, you need about 3 ½ to 4 ft. of water. If it weighs more than that, it might require deeper water. Contact us for more information custom to your situation.
The tanks and the motor boxes are made out of polyethylene plastic, and the tanks are rotationally molded. The metal parts are American-made steel. Finally, the bunks are made with marine-grade, treated lumber.
Yes, it can be moved.
Cold water and ice don’t affect it. The plastic tank is more pliable and flexible with the ice’s contraction and expansion.
No, it will not scratch the hull.
Yes, only 110 volts are used for the motor when pumping or venting air.
No.
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