Where should you store your boat? While there are options like trailers and docks, a boat lift might be the best option for you. Beyond convenience, one benefit of having a boat lift as part of your dock construction is that your boat won’t be covered in biological waste and growth or slime. This is just one of the reasons people turn to us for Hurricane Boat Lifts.

There are four main types of Hurricane Boat Lifts to consider, including:

  • Elevator Lifts
  • Cradle Lifts
  • Beamless Lifts
  • Platform Lifts

Let’s take a look at these different lift options and which one is right for your covered boat dock.

Elevator Boat Lifts

It’s taken a long time, but you finally have the boat of your dreams. However, it’s proving difficult to keep it clean and safe. You don’t have the room for piling, the shoreline is rough, and there’s always the risk of a dangerous tide. In times like this, elevator lifts keep your boat safe and sound.

Elevator boat lifts installed by Loggerhead Marine Services are the ideal solution. These lifts are known for being quiet and offering smooth operation. The lifts are also versatile, able to fit into the most challenging situations. You can keep an elevator lift on a rocky rap or mount them to a seawall or pilings.

You can count on our staff to find the ideal boat lift for you based on the size of your boat and other environmental factors such as where you live. Your main choices are single-track and double-track elevators. Single-track lifts are suited for smaller boats, while dual-track elevators are made for bigger boats up to 16,000 pounds. These lifts also tackle steeper slopes of up to 35 degrees.

Either way, your elevator lift is powered by a direct drive winch. They also have a stainless-steel motor and aluminum gear box. Add in the ladder and you have a safe and effective way to get into and out of the water.

Cradle Boat Lifts

Also known as suspended lifts, a cradle boat lift is one of the best options when you have a covered boat dock. Cradle kits can be built into an existing boat dock construction or installed as part of a new steel-framed boat house building.

Cradle lifts often come with stainless steel cables, galvanized cradles, cable winders and a high-capacity motor designed for heavy-duty boat lifting. These systems are among the most hard-wearing options and offer relatively maintenance-free lifting.

Cradle boat lifts come in three options: boat house, hydraulic, and pile mount.

Beamless Boat Lifts

You have an impressive boat, and you want to show it off. It took a long time to get it after all. However, how can you show off your boat and all its captivating contours when they’re covered by left beams? There is a way to ensure all eyes stay on your boat while it stays safe. The answer is beamless boat lifts.

Loggerhead Marine Services can install beamless boat lifts that give you all the functionality, safety, and protection you need with an attractive and sleek boat lift design. We design our beamless lifts to use as few beams as possible, so your boat takes center-stage. Beamless boat lifts also make it easier to get on and off your boat.

Platform Lifts

Platform lifts offer an alternative to unsightly metal constructions spoiling that gorgeous waterfront view. No longer will you have to duck under or step over beams to get to your boat. You can now get to your vessel to clean and service it without performing a careful balancing act.

Platform lifts are designed to keep boats safe and secure while keeping the dock and boathouse clean. The mechanical components of the lifts are kept under the decking but still above the water. Components of the lift stay dry and out of the water even when the lift is vertical. Keep your boat clean and have easy access with the help of platform lifts in your boat dock.

Why You Need a Boat Lift

Some people consider a boat lift an unnecessary part of the boat dock cost and skip them to save money. Those people trailer their boat or tie it up at the dock instead. Besides convenience, there’s plenty of benefits to using lifts over docking and trailers.

One reason lifting is the best option is that it prevents your boat from moving around the dock. This reduces the chances your boat gets scraped, scratched, and dented. Keeping your boat out of the water with a lift also prevents it getting hit by debris in the water. Far too many boats are damaged while docked because they get hit by large waterborne materials.

Lifted boats are also easier to get into and out of. The left keeps the boat out of the water, giving you a stable base to get in the boat and sit down.

Finally, keeping the boat out of the water helps reduce maintenance needs and ensures your boat lasts longer. Lifting is especially useful if you keep your boat in saltwater. If you keep your boat in water, you’ll have to treat the bottom of it regularly to prevent marine growth.

Final Thoughts

You have several options when it comes to using a boat lift to keep your boat secure. Each type of lift offers specific advantages and disadvantages over the other. You should think about which option is right for you. Consider the size of your boat, your location, and the condition of the water. Our team would be happy to help you find and choose the best Hurricane Boat Lift for your needs. Get in touch today.