Name:	Jester -	Reply
Subject:	It's past time for Boat Lifts
Date:	6/15/2015 6:25:26 PM

Should have had lifts installed a long time ago.

Please weigh in and give me suggestions on which lifts to have installed. I know they are expensive but LMD will require me to take out an FHA loan to pay for them.

THANKS in advance

Name:	rga82 -	Reply
Subject:	It's past time for Boat Lifts
Date:	6/16/2015 6:02:42 AM

I had one built two years ago. Had quotes from DU and LMDC. DU was slightly cheaper, but they had a job nearby and could start right away. DU did a great job and the remote control lift has been a great addition, especially docking in windy conditions. When pricing be sure to compare materials and specs. I visited a friend who bought on price and his dock/lift looks very dinky compared to mine. He has mentioned this several times. 

Heres the spec sheet from DU:

Docks Unlimited Construction Specification Sheet Post – Pilings 8” – 10” in diameter or 6 x 6 treated post. Spacing – no more than 8 ft. O.C.. Post will be driven or set in concrete based on site conditions. Bracing – As practical, 2 x 6 bracing will be used on all outside corners and X bracing on walkways. Collars – Treated 2 x 10’s thru bolted to post to support joist except where tied directly to Rim Boards. Rim Boards – Main skirt around pier will be treated 2 x 10s attached to post via ½” Carriage Bolts. Joist – All joists will be treated 2 x 8’s 16 inches on center. Spans without support will be no greater than 8 ft. Decking - Standard 5/4’ radius edge 1 x 6 decking will be screwed down, jammed tight to allow for shrinkage. Other decking systems will be fastened as appropriate. Bumper – black or white, black being standard will be attached using a 1” galvanized clamping strip with stainless steel screws on 6” centers. Cleats – Lagged directly to main rim board with 6 inch Lag Bolts Beauty Band – Pressure treated 2 x 8, screwed to main rim boards to hide decking end grain. Fasteners – All bolts hot dipped galvanized, screws epoxy coated for treated wood. Hot dipped galvanized nails used only when driven under water. Roofing – Metal roofing is the standard quote, 29 gauge metal screwed to 2 x 4 purlins on 2 ft centers. Colors are optional. Other roof types can be specified.

Name:	alatraveler50 -	Reply
Subject:	It's past time for Boat Lifts
Date:	6/16/2015 9:14:57 AM

I too should have installed lifts several years ago and decided to install them this past winter.  Luckily I was able to install lifts myself with some help.  Bought 4500# lift for approx $1800-$1900 total from Boat Hoist USA.  Put it up and it works fine.  Also installed an old 3000# lift that I was given, bought sling for my pontoon (abt 4000#) and it works fine too.  Will buy a little larger motor this year and change out.  Mine are flat plate lifts which seem to be the majority of lifts on the lake except for the largest of boats and it depends on the type of pier you have.  BH has other types too and the people are quite helpful.  If you are handy at all, these are not that difficult to install.

Name:	JSage -	Reply
Subject:	It's past time for Boat Lifts
Date:	6/16/2015 12:33:32 PM

I like Lake Martin Dock. 

They did a 9,000 pound lift.  Single motor, with remote control.  The remote is extra, but worth every penny.  I put the lift up when out boating for the day, lower it down as I pull up, then secure the boat.  It's expensive, but protects your boat, and with the power cut off, makes it harder for unauthorized access to your boat.

Here is the info:

Justin Falkner

Operations Manager

office 334.857.2443

cell 334.728.5126

fax 334.857.2550

Name:	CranBob -	Reply
Subject:	It's past time for Boat Lifts
Date:	6/16/2015 9:52:03 PM

Lake Martin Dock has done docks and lifts at two different houses for me and they have been great. They might not be the cheapest on the lake but Larry and Sharon build a quality product and stand behind what they build 100%. 

Name:	Zman -	Reply
Subject:	It's past time for Boat Lifts
Date:	6/17/2015 8:24:53 PM

Have had mine for two years.  Totally regret not doing it sooner.  Remote HIGHLY recommended.

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	It's past time for Boat Lifts
Date:	6/18/2015 11:02:12 AM

We bought a quality all alumunum lift with stainless motors and remote online for my dads dock about five years ago. We even had custom lengh cables added so it will go down to winter pool. Deepwater Dock put in the posts and we installed the lift. Install took me and my brother about 5 hours; it wasn't hard. Total cost was less than half of of any quote we got from the other sources mentioned in this thread. If you are handy and don't mind a little work, you can save a lot of money. BTW, it has performed flawlessly since install.

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	I had a good one
Date:	6/18/2015 10:17:41 PM

Depends on what you are lifting but I had this one on Lanier with load of traffic and had no problems...and it was reasonable.Econolift