When you see a boat lift for sale, there are a few things you should keep in mind before making a purchase.

1. Antifouling paint has long been used to coat the hull of boats in order to slow down the growth of
aquatic organisms that attach to it, resulting in corrosion and decreases in durability and
performance. However, in recent years people having been moving away from using antifouling
paint as it has been found to be toxic to marine life. Therefore, people are looking for other ways to
preserve the hull of their boats. One of those alternatives is the use of boat lifts. When you see a
boat lift for sale, there are a few things you should keep in mind before making a purchase.
Is it electric or manual?
Some lifts that you find need to be manually operated. This can cause problems for individuals who
lack the necessary strength for one reason or another. These manual lifts operate using a spinner
wheel. Many lifts do have electric wenches which allow ease of use. It is not all upside however as
you still need to have a power source that is safe and the lifts also need to be maintained frequently.
Category
There are four main categories; eight or four post, floating (suited for rapid drop-offs), free standing
(ideal for harsh winters) and overhead. You should choose a category that suits your own specific
situation the best.
Choose your ideal specifications
You should know the exact length of your boat, beam and also weight when trying to decide which
lift to purchase. You should always allow yourself an additional buffer as a margin for error. You
do ’t a t a lift that ill reak do o er ti e due to i orre t spe s.
Warranty
A lot of the more premium lifts come with a warranty of one year for the motor and a life time
guarantee on the lift itself.
Galvanised or stainless
The framework, pulleys and cables are negatively affected by the salt water. In most cases, stainless
steel is the better choice for lifts. If the lift is for fresh water, the stainless steel is more of a luxury
than a necessity.

2. Ensure that the pulleys are top quality
In order to minimise any friction or wear, make sure you get ball-bearing pulleys. Whenever you use
the lift, the oat’s eight is putti g stress o ea h of the asse ly’s o i g parts. The all-bearing
pulleys turn better, which means that there will be less friction.