Boat lift/hoist questions

midwesty · Posted: Feb 18, 2006 8:32 pm Post subject: Boat lift/hoist questions

we are in the process of thinking about putting the boat out on a slip at the lake. we can only have a hydro-hoist type lift but my question is this.

the docks at the marina are floating docks. i havent discussed this with the marina but i was wondering if there was a cheap way to lift the boat outta the water? here is the idea, 2 sets of ratchet/hand crank style straps under the boat to lift and lower the boat, like the straps they use at the big marinas to "cradle" the boats when lifted out. would this be too much weight on the dock to handle or what? how are the hydro-hoists mounted? basically 2 tow straps that cradle the boat. questions or comments please.

KyleT · Outlaw Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 119 City: Fort Worth

i dont think they would be to keen on that. you can find a good used hydra hoist type lift for around $1k. if you keep in on the lake, make sure to get a good cover that will help keep out the bugs and snakes ect...

midwesty · Posted: Feb 19, 2006 3:33 am Post subject:

plez let me know where you can find a cheap hydro hoist for 1k??!! i will come pick it up in a heartbeat!

KyleT · Outlaw Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 119 City: Fort Worth

i have seen several in the paper, boat trader ect. just gotta look.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

midwesty, ummm

From experience: DO NOT PUT YOUR BOAT IN THE WATER AT MEAD WITHOUT A LIFT.

You cannot use a sling lift as it must be attached to pylons. Your only choice is a ballast-type lift.

I like poly-lift over hydrohoist. The poly tanks will never die. Even galvy will break down over time, and that Mead water isn't totally friendly, especially in algae bloom season.

Trust me on this one, it did one nasty ass number to my Sea-Ray.

midwesty · Posted: Feb 19, 2006 8:22 pm Post subject:

probably God punishing you for having a SeaRay Laughing

bmartin · Addict Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 794

Floating docks are not engineered to support the weight of boats using a mechanical lift. Floating lifts are going to be the only game in town. It would probably be tought to find a lift for $1K, but you should be able to find used for < $2.5K. Just need to troll the local paper, internet sites, and local lift installers - they know when someone is upgrading and have used ones for sale.

austin11 · Criminal Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 74

i had a budddy in cumberland, KY selling a 4000 pound lift for 500 bucks but u had to un mount is from its present location to move. I head they are expensive to have some body unmount it and move it for u, good luck on w/e u do.

midwesty · Posted: Feb 20, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject:

is it a hydro-hoist or something to that nature? if so, please pm me

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

midwesty, when I was busting through the narrows at 35mph in 2' of chop, I was laughing at guys like you doing 10 and getting pounded.

25' and a long sleek design is a good thing sometimes. Wink