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Ready to ditch the hassle of docking and hauling? Investing in a boat lift can transform your boating experience and end those knee-straining tie-ups and tedious trailer hauling.

But with a ton of options, it’s important to find the right boat lift system for your needs. Some lifts are great for smaller boats or jet skis, others for heavier boats in deep water.

In this blog post, we’ll break down the different types of boat lifts out there, pros and cons, and follow up with a general cost for each type.

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There isn’t one best boat lift out there for everybody, it all depends on the type of boat you own and your preferences. Below are a few of the most common you’ll find on most lakes or bodies of water.

Elevator boat lifts

Elevator boat lifts use a winch system to lift the boat in and out of the water. One benefit of using an elevator lift is that it can be installed in narrow canals or passageways and doesn’t stick out too far from the shore. Since these beamless boat lifts don’t require cables or large beams like conventional boat lifts do, they can showcase the beauty of your boat without obstruction. You may need a permit to install an elevator lift at a marina.

Cradle boat lifts

Cradle boat lifts are similar to elevator lifts, but instead use a cradle system that contours to the hull of the boat. For large boats that are top-heavy with V-shaped hulls, cradle boat lifts are a great choice.

4-post vertical boat lifts

Most conventional boat lifts you see on lakes are vertical boat lifts that use a system of pulleys and cables. A traditional 4-post vertical boat lift is the best option for boats that weigh 4,000 to 20,000 pounds.

For heavier boats over 20,000 pounds, your boat lift installer will typically use 6 to 8 poles to accommodate the weight.

These boat lifts made by Deco (and others) are the most common that I see because they are so easy to operate and install. This is the type of lift my neighbor has for his 1990s MasterCraft, and is a great entry-level option for small to medium-sized boats on reservoirs, rivers, and lakes.

Deco also uses its own gearbox and is considered a pioneer in boat lifts.

Cantilever boat lifts

Cantilever boat lifts are known for their simplicity and reliability, and use a pivoting arm (the cantilever) to support the boat while it is raised or lowered. These come with a winch wheel, which allows you to mechanically lower and raise your boat.

Cantilever lifts are great for smaller-sized boats since their design doesn’t depend on having a power source available. It’s simple technology, which also makes regular maintenance and repair easier than other lifts.

Hewitt makes a line of these Cantilever boat lifts that you may want to check out.

Hydraulic boat lifts

The hydraulic system is connected to a pump or power unit, while traditional vertical lifts utilize cables and an electric motor.

While hydraulic lifts can be more expensive than some other types, they are often preferred for their ability to lift boats above the water’s surface, especially in deeper water.

Due to the support provided by hydraulic cylinders, in the event of a system failure, the boat is unlikely to come crashing down. These lifts require a hoist frame with base pads for each leg, ensuring stability on the lake or riverbed, and it’s crucial to ensure the contact points are level during installation.

Floating boat lifts

Floating boat lifts can lift a boat out of the water using tanks that are inflated. Due to the compact design of the tank, you don’t need much water to lift your boat, which makes these great for lakes and reservoirs with constantly changing water levels.

HydroHoist is the leader in these types of lifts, which combine a floating dock concept with a hydro-pneumatic method of raising boats.

These types of lifts can typically be installed in tighter areas, which makes them popular on lakes or reservoirs. You can read more about this technology on their website here .

Estimated costs of a boat lift

Since many boat lifts use different technologies to lift the boat out of the water, they are priced differently depending on the type. Below is a basic breakdown of how much you can expect to pay for each type in new condition.

Keep in mind that these are just estimates for either a 5,000-pound or 10,000-pound capacity boat lift based on online prices. This is just meant to give you a basic ballpark estimate of the product itself and doesn’t include labor costs or extras.

Whenever the capacity is increased, so will the price. Some lifts (like cantilever lifts) aren’t designed for heavier boats over about 5,000 pounds, so consider that as well.

  • 10,000 lb. capacity Elevator Lift: $10,000
  • 10,000 lb. capacity 4-post Conventional Lift: $5,000
  • 10,000 lb. capacity Hydraulic Lift: $10,000
  • 5,000 lb. capacity Cantilever Lift: $3,500
  • 5,000 lb. capacity Floating Lift: $7,000

Installation costs will vary depending on complexity, and you can expect to pay more if you have a larger boat.

However, the benefits of installing a boat lift (especially at the coast) can often outweigh the long-term indoor storage costs at a marina.

Depending on whether or not the boat storage facility is indoors or outdoors, prices start at around $50-$200 per foot, per season. For a 20-foot boat, you’re looking at around $2,000 on the conservative side.

Tip: Check boat lift laws and regulations

It’s always a good idea to check for any regulations based on the body of water you plan to install your lift. Some states and localities have different regulations on size and scope, as well as on floating lifts.

No matter what lift you decide on, a new boat lift will take a lot of the hassle out of removing your boat from the water and constantly tying it up.

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29-05-2024, 07:49  
(36 ft) on the elevator ? straps can be added or it is safer in the . Would it be bad for , deformations, etc.?
29-05-2024, 22:08  
Boat: Chamberlin 11.6 catamaran
laminate. If the bottom is glass or has foam with about 1200gm of glass on the outside at the , you should be fine with blocking under the bulkheads and softwood blocks where the hulls are blocked - carpet under the softwood is best.

If the laminate is less then I would use high density foam between the softwood and the hulls. It is a fine idea anyway - I sometimes find old foam body boards and cut these up for padding.

My antifoul doesn't like being out of the for more than a month or two. If possible I would thin the antifoul by if it is getting old before it gets hard with extended time .

But ensure you find your bulkheads, look for a a central spine if there is one. My has a 5mm spine running under the floor from bow to stern. It means I can support her anywhere but most cats don't have that - just support them at the bulkheads, or as close to as possible.

Some photos of the boat and its structure and the as well would help produce better .

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22-07-2024, 21:50  
Boat: Smart Cat S280 - 28 ft sailing cat
, and with added thickness in the areas of the 4 support pads. Despite this there was enough hull flexing to crack a support .
Increasing the dimensions and reinforcement of the ribs along with enlarging the size of the pads will hopefully prevent any further significant flexing.
No , and I can get under it for .
22-07-2024, 21:53  
Boat: Smart Cat S280 - 28 ft sailing cat
   

   

   

03-08-2024, 13:56  
Boat: Fountaine Pajot, Mahe Evolution
Mahe on a boat lift. I also had it's predecessor a (32') on a lift. The lift beams are located under the bulkheads, there's pivoting pads with bunkboards fore to aft, the boards conform to the hull shape. The end result is much like a boat (or min this case a pair of boats) sitting on a .    

   

03-08-2024, 16:24  
Boat: Smart Cat S280 - 28 ft sailing cat
at my lift, pushing my boat into the vertical guide posts, which then are supposed to the center the pads under my hulls as the lift comes up. As you can see in the attached schematic, my hulls are quite flat on the bottom, so we went with flat pads, counting on the guide posts for centering.
However, tightening up the guide posts to the vessel sides makes ingress/egress a bit more challenging in side winds/currents.
Switching to two pads which can adjust to the hull curvature and center the vessel as the lift rises makes sense.  
04-08-2024, 09:10  
Boat: Fountaine Pajot, Mahe Evolution
cross beam so I can slide them left or right, also I can have the bunk boards slightly closer together at the bow. However every time I come onto the lift she's in a slightly different position.


I tried having closed cell foam on the bunk boards for padding but it floated the cradle, then I added 200lbs of lead in the guide posts, still wouldn't sink, ended up with bunk carpet on the beams.
04-08-2024, 13:59  
Boat: Fountaine Pajot, Mahe Evolution
lift at low tide the keels would hang up on the rear cradle beam. The rebuilt boat lift has 4 motors with independent switches so now I can get the rear of the lift lower than the front if I have to.  
15-08-2024, 17:18  
Boat: Smart Cat S280 - 28 ft sailing cat
at the lift, so I haven't had that issue (yet). I have tape markings on the guide poles at 4 feet, so hopefully I lower the lift below the keels, but not down to the bottom. (I've had the go slack and tangle or even reverse if the lift reaches bottom!)
I also went with the 4 motors - topless - so I do not need to duck under a top beam. For some reason the motors aren't perfectly synchronized, so every 3 or 4 uses I need to adjust them a bit.

My Dad used to have a boat in your neck of the woods. I enjoyed there - seemed more user friendly than the Atlantic side.
15-08-2024, 17:40  
Boat: Custom 28' Power Catamaran
15-08-2024, 20:26  
Boat: Smart Cat S280 - 28 ft sailing cat
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At my location I must 2 hours to get to the ocean to sail, so I upgraded thinking I could increase the speed and decrease my travel time to and from sailing grounds. Faulty reasoning, as the extra HP has only come in handy getting "unstuck" in the shallows. (Which happens not infrequently while exploring outside of the channel) Max motoring speed about the same as a close hauled reach - 7-8 knots. Given the design, I believe the vessel is more balanced and has a higher top end under sail than when motoring.
 
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catamaran boat lift cradle

Revolutionising over-sized cargo with innovative & unique loading systems.

Developed by experienced engineers to create the best solutions for out-of-gauge cargo..

catamaran boat lift cradle

Developed in house, the catamaran boat cradle (Cat Cradle) is yet another example of applying a simple yet highly effective solution for shipping catamarans by container.

Its innovative design came about as a result of challenges with loading catamarans from Europe to overseas markets as well as high freight costs.

The Solution

catamaran boat lift cradle

Bespoke Load Solutions offers a modular steel frame which accommodates the 2 pontoons to provide a secure stable platform.

Two significant features are the adjustable receivers to accommodate varying pontoon widths as well as the cantilever arrangement reducing the height.

Bespoke Load Solutions’ Cat Cradle is a Veritas certified system and covered by international patents. Cat Cradle is available on all major global trade routes and served by Bespoke Load Solutions’ network of offices and agents.

Examples of catamarans shipped using Cat Cradle:

Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Lagoon 450 Nautitech Open 40

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2.7" X 8" X 12' ALUM BUNK (5K TO 13K LIFTS)

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Prefabricated Aluminum Cradle Bunk has an aluminum frame with a black vinyl pad attached to the top with aluminum rivets. Features a 19-degree angle that securely fits the boat hull when docking. Made from 6061-T6 US aluminum. No rust or wood rot worries with the vinyl pad.

The 2.7" x 8" x 12' aluminum bunk work with the 5k to 13k boat lifts and are sold individually. You will need the hardware package 3001702 to attach to the bunk bracket (bracket not included).

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