Boat lifts are used to put boats into the water and take boats out of the water. They are usually powered by hydraulics and can be found in several different places.
Hydrohoist Boat lifts are commonly found in boat yards and on docks. This equipment makes it easier to move boats in and out of the water. They are typically used for personal watercrafts.
Boat owners will have these devices mounted on docks so that the boats can be lifted out of the water for storage or repairs. Boatyards will also use them to help with storing boats. In many boat yards, the boats are stacked up one on top of the other on scaffolding. The boat lifts make it possible for the boats to be lifted up as needed. Boatyards that repair boats also will use this equipment to lift the boats out of the water to perform various repairs and maintenance.
Where to Purchase
These items are niche items that are not widely available. Typically they can be purchased from specialty companies that manufacture boat products only. There are only a few specialty companies that currently offer these types of items for sale, although the list is somewhat bigger than it was just a decade ago because more folks own boats now. Usually this equipment can be found through catalog sales. Many vendors that sell boats will also sell this type of equipment. It is rather expensive but largely depends on the size of the equipment and the weight that it can lift.
Costs
The cost will vary and will be driven on the size and the ability of the model that you purchase. Another driving factor will be how the boat lifts are driven. The more elaborate the hydraulics the more expensive this item will be. This is a handy piece of equipment to have available and in some cases a very necessary piece of equipment. There is some businesses that depend entirely upon this equipment to operate their businesses. The cost should be relative to the need of the equipment. Very elaborate equipment should be used for business purposes, and the more modest models are ideal for personal use.
Installation
Usually installation is done by someone that specializes in this type of installation. The cost is usually in relation to the size of the unit. They can be installed without the help of a professional but will be a project that will take multiple days.
