Finding the Right Boat Lift

Finding the Right Boat Lift

1. Type of Boat/Watercraft:
  1. V-Hull Boat = Vertical, Hydraulic, RhinoLift
  2. Pontoon/Tritoon = Vertical, Pontoon, Hydraulic, RhinoLift
  3. PWC/Jet Ski = PWC Lift, ShorePort
2. Watercraft Weight:
  1. Greater than 6500 lbs = Hydraulic, RhinoLift
  2. 3500 - 6500 lbs = Vertical, Hydraulic, Pontoon, RhinoLift
  3. Less than 3500 lbs = Any Boat Lift System or Port
** To calculate the necessary capacity of the boat lift we use the following formula...
[Dry Weight of the Boat] + [Gas Tank Size (gallons) * 6] + [500 (for gear, driver, etc)]
If the weight of the motor is not included in the dry weight that needs to be added as well. 

3. Watercraft Length:
  1. Greater than 24 ft = Hydraulic, Pontoon, RhinoLift
  2. Equal or Less than 24 ft = Any Boat Lift System or Port
4. Watercraft Width:
  1. Greater than 8.5 ft = Hydraulic, Pontoon, RhinoLift
  2. Less than 8.5 ft = Any Boat Lift System or Port
5. Average Water Depth:
  1. Less than 3 ft = Vertical, Pontoon, PWC, ShorePort
  2. Between 3ft and 9 ft = Any Boat Lift System or Port
  3. Greater than 9 ft = Needs a floating system - ShorePort or RhinoLift
6. Additional Notes:
  1. Motorized Options = Vertical/Pontoon with Motor or Hydraulic Lift

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