In order to choose the correct lift for your boat, you will need to find the dry weight and beam of your boat. It is very important that these measurements are correct. The steps below will help determine the correct beam (width) and weight capacity needed for your watercraft.

1. Find the dry weight of your watercraft (correct weight is very important).
2. Find the fuel capacity in gallons and multiply it by 8.
3. Estimate a weight for any gear you carry in your watercraft.
4. Add these three numbers together to get the maximum weight of your watercraft.
5. Now measure your boat at its widest point to get the Beam (width) of your watercraft.

With an accurate maximum weight and beam of your boat, choosing a lift will be much easier. You Do Not want the maximum weight of your boat to exceed the maximum weight capacity of your hoist. You also want to choose a hoist that is wide enough to get in and out with ease.

Next you will need to find the water depth where the lift will be installed. Most of our lifts work best somewhere between 2.5' and 5' of water depending on the draft of your boat. There is about a 10' distance between the front and rear legs on most lifts. So it is a good idea to measure the water depth where both ends of the lift will be sitting to insure that you will not need extra long legs. Deep water kits are available for water depths up to 10' deep.

You will then need to decide which type of hoist you would like. We carry manual vertical hoists, which are the ones with the large wheel that you turn to raise the lift. We can add an A/C or D/C direct drive power unit to one of our manual lifts replacing the wheel and allowing you to operate your lift by turning a key or pushing a button. Or you can choose a fully hydraulic unit, vertical or cantilever.

When purchasing a canopy, you will want to find the entire length of your boat. Most manuals do not include swim platform or outboard motor. As long as your entire boat fits under the canopy, it works very much like a boat cover keeping leaves, rain and bird poop out of your boat. Most of the canopies we carry come standard with a 21" to 24" skirt or drop, the closer the rub rail of your boat to the bottom of the canopy the better.

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