Econo Lift Meridian 6,500 lb — Side Mount
The Econo Lift Meridian 6,500 lb is the mid-size side mount in our standard Meridian line, a 4-arm, single-tank lift for deck boats, runabouts, pontoons, tritoons, and wake boats. A 6' by 16' frame and one large flotation tank raise and hold boats up to 6,500 pounds.
Side mounting attaches the lift to the dock along the side of the slip, and this model is sized for slips 10 to 12 feet wide. Compared with the Meridian 4,500 lb Side Mount, it keeps the same 4-arm, single-tank layout and adds 2,000 pounds of capacity, a 16-foot frame in place of 12 feet, and a larger 7' x 12.5' tank.
Like every Econo Lift, the Meridian 6,500 lb is built at our family-owned facility in Camdenton, Missouri, using USA-sourced hot-dip galvanized steel and our own rotationally molded flotation tanks. It is not imported.
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What boats fit on a 6,500 lb lift?
At 6,500 pounds of capacity, the Meridian 6,500 lb gives mid-size boats room to spare over a 4,500 lb lift. Its 4-arm cradle and 16-foot frame fit slips 10 to 12 feet wide. It comfortably accommodates:
- Deck boats with open bows and roomy decks for family days on the water
- Runabouts and V-hull bow riders used for cruising, skiing, and tubing
- Pontoons including longer, better-equipped pontoons that outgrow a 4,500 lb lift
- Tritoons that stay within 6,500 lbs with fuel and gear aboard
- Wake boats sized within the 6,500 lb capacity, ballast and gear included
Size to your boat's wet weight, not its dry weight. Fuel, batteries, gear, and any ballast all count, and a wake boat's ballast can add a lot. If your boat comes in close to 6,500 lbs fully loaded, look at a larger side mount such as the Meridian 10,000 lb.
Specifications
Specifications, explained
A single large rotationally molded tank supplies the buoyancy to raise a 6,500 lb load and hold it clear of the water. It is bigger than the 7' x 8' x 2' tank on the Meridian 4,500 lb models, which is where the extra lift comes from.
Four cradle arms spread the hull's weight across the frame, protecting both the boat and the lift over years of use.
A longer frame than the 4,500 lb side mount, sized to attach along the side of a 10 to 12 foot slip.
The Meridian 6,500 lb is the step up from the Meridian 4,500 lb Side Mount. Working with limited water depth? The Draft 6,500 lb shallow water lift carries the same capacity on low-profile tanks.
Built to Last
Engineering & Materials
Every Meridian 6,500 lb is backed by a lifetime original-purchaser warranty on the polyethylene tanks and bushings, a 5-year warranty on all hot-dip galvanized steel, and a 3-year warranty on the motors, valves, and hoses.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What size boat fits on a 6,500 lb boat lift?
The Meridian 6,500 lb is built for deck boats, runabouts, pontoons, tritoons, and wake boats. Size the lift to your boat's wet weight, with a full fuel tank, batteries, gear, and any ballast, rather than the dry weight on the spec sheet, and choose a lift that clears that number.
What size slip does the Meridian 6,500 lb need, and how does it mount?
It is a side mount (Model 65HDB) for slips 10 to 12 feet wide. The lift attaches to the dock along the side of the slip.
How many tanks and arms does the 6,500 lb lift have?
One rotationally molded polyethylene flotation tank (7' x 12.5' x 2') and a 4-arm cradle with 2.5-foot arms, on a 6' x 16' hot-dip galvanized steel frame.
Is a 6,500 lb lift big enough for a pontoon?
Yes, as long as your pontoon's wet weight, with fuel, batteries, and gear, stays under 6,500 lbs. It gives you 2,000 lbs more headroom than a 4,500 lb lift. Heavier tritoons often need more capacity, so compare options on our pontoon boat lifts and tritoon boat lifts pages.
What if my water is shallow?
Minimum water depth varies by boat, because it depends on your hull's draft and how deep it sits fully loaded. If your slip has limited depth, the Draft 6,500 lb shallow water lift carries the same 6,500 lb capacity on low-profile tanks. Your local Econo Lift dealer can confirm the right setup for your slip.
What warranty comes with it, and where is it made?
Every Meridian 6,500 lb carries a lifetime original-purchaser warranty on the polyethylene tanks and bushings, a 5-year warranty on all hot-dip galvanized steel, and a 3-year warranty on the motors, valves, and hoses. It is built in Camdenton, Missouri with USA-sourced steel. See our full warranty details.
Industry-Leading Protection
Our Warranty Promise
As of 2024, Econo Lift offers a lifetime original purchaser warranty on all bushings, ensuring long-lasting durability. Compare that to competitors' 10-year tank warranties!
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