Boat Lifts
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Benefits of Boat Lifts
Owning a boat lift at your waterfront property provides several benefits for a boat owner. First, you can always rest assured that your boat is secure because you do not need to worry about dock lines coming loose. A boat lift also offers a lot of protection for your boat to guard against both the long-term exposure in the water from things like barnacles or algae. A boat lift also prevents the boat from bumping into the dock or pilings during tidal changes or wave and wind action. A boat lift is a convenient way to store your boat, and it must be properly sized to handle the weight of the boat plus fuel and provisions. A properly designed and installed boat lift allows an owner to have the ability to easily launch a boat into the water or raise it out of the water alone and with ease. There are several types of boat lifts available and several different types of installations and support mechanism for each.
Bottom Standing Lift
Bottom standing boat lifts are a common type of lift and offer exceptional usability for the owner. These lifts are next to a fixed dock typically and stand on their legs. They have set piling next to a fixed boat dock or seawall and the boat lift using the newly placed pilings. Fixed boat docks work great for light to medium weight boats and are more affordable than other types of boat lifts. They work well in shallow water ranging from 2 to 10 feet and provide protection and versatility for the boat. PMC can assist in selecting the boat lift, the engineering and design of the supporting piling, and the installation.
Pile Mount Lift
To utilize a pile mount boat lift for heavier boats because of their heavy construction and durability. The pile mount boat lift offers its owners a great option to support heavier boats if the existing dock is structurally secure. The boat lift is connected to the existing dock or piling and suspends out with additionally installed pilings. They are designed and manufactured from either heavy aluminum or galvanized steel using 316 stainless steel cables. PMC can assist in selecting the boat lift, the engineering and design of the supporting piling, and the installation.
Floating Lift
When water elevations fluctuate, a floating boat dock can provide the solution for a boat owner. Because the lift is floating, the boat will press down on the structure and prevent possible boat damage. Floating docks are also very suitable for jet ski applications. Floating boat docks are available for both boat or jet ski applications. PMC can assist in selecting the boat lift, the engineering and design of the supporting piling, and the installation.
Elevator Lift
When you need a boat lift, but the canal is perhaps too narrow, or there’s an existing seawall, or piling installation is prohibited, an elevator boat lift offers an alternative for a boat owner. Elevator boat lifts are also very suitable for heavier boats weighing up to 40,000 lbs. Elevator lifts are attached securely to a seawall for support. The floor bottom and the lifts fit securely and close to the seawall edge. PMC can assist in selecting the boat lift, the engineering, design, and installation.
Replacement
When maintaining a boat lift, there are times when support pilings require replacement or even relocation to accommodate a new boat lift. Often serve storms can damage pilings and docks. PMC can replace old or damaged piling with new high marine grade wood or cement piling. If a new boat lift requires a different piling configuration, PMC will remove and relocate the piling to accommodate the new design. All new hardware installed is either 316 L stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized to reduce the impacts of corrosion.
Service & Repair
All types of boat lifts require maintenance and service from time to time. Boat lift cables need to be adequately lubricated, tightened, and periodically replaced from wear or corrosion. PMC offers full support on all types of boat lifts and brands. PMC can provide inspection, replacement of cables, motors, or damaged hardware. In addition, PMC can provide repair and maintenance services for the control panel that operates the boat lift. If you are unsure of your boat lifts condition or need a tune-up, PMC can provide you with complete and friendly service for all of your boat lift or dock needs.