Boat lift suggestions

(flienlow) · (flienlow) **Join Date: Dec 2015** 01-15-2016, 1:10 PM

Thinking about installing a boat lift. What is the best bang for the buck out there I should look at? I am not interested in an expensive Hydraulic System. My thinking for now is a less expensive crank system.?? Looking for advice on how big of a lift for a 4000lb boat, suggestions and experiences with them.

Thanks all!

(sidekicknicholas)

LSP lifts are by far the best bang for the buck.

.... I would go with a 5k lift, 120" wide, and a canopy is totally worth the money.

(scottb7) · (scottb7) **Join Date: Oct 2012** 01-15-2016, 6:51 PM

although not the most glamorous there is no doubt from looking at all the lifts on our lake, leaning over, tops blown off, coverage from the side, etc. the best lift is shoremaster. get the 50120 (5000 lbs, and 120 inches wide) cantilever (which have one cable), and not the vertical with multiple cables. so much easier to maintain...

(nick_in_ssp) · (nick_in_ssp) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 01-16-2016, 8:16 AM

We have all Hewitt cantilever lifts and have never had any problems with them. Great products. Another thing for Hewitt is the canopy vinyl is very easy to install and remove with their bungee cord system. I have seen some canopy systems with some really stupid designs. But it kind of depends on the lake you live on. If the lake level drops or rises more than about 12" I would go vertical, other wise you will have to be adjusting the feet on the lift a couple times a season. I always crank the lift all the way up to relieve stress on the cable and on the hinge points. As said above, get a lift rated another 1000# of what you will have on it.

(Jn94defender) · (Jn94defender) **Join Date: Mar 2013** 01-16-2016, 10:35 AM

I would go 5k or 6k as these boats keep heavier. I just had to purchase a new lift to accommodate a potential new boat purchase. I had a Craftlander and it worked well - doesn't have the name of FLOE, shore master or shore station but it is built like a tank.

(flienlow) · (flienlow) **Join Date: Dec 2015** 01-16-2016, 5:40 PM

I was just on the craft lander site. The seems to be well built. What model number did you have?

(badluck) · (badluck) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 01-18-2016, 9:13 PM

Check out bottoms up boat lifts. We like ours

(Jn94defender) · (Jn94defender) **Join Date: Mar 2013** 01-21-2016, 8:00 AM

I had the 45120V w a motor. I am thinking about getting another one that accommodates 8k.

http://craftlander.com/craftlander/m...nual/4500v.htm

(diamonddad) · (diamonddad) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 01-21-2016, 4:15 PM

I just installed a Basta lift. My boat is only 3300 lbs so I went with the 4500b lift.

Looking at their website, their 6000 lb life is $9500.

http://bastaboatlifts.com/product/6k51-aluminum/

(matt_ostmeyer) · (matt_ostmeyer) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 01-26-2016, 2:44 PM

I have a 4400 pound hydrohoist for sale in Knoxville Tennessee if you are interested... Call me at 913 908-8081.