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Name:	360degrees -	Reply
Subject:	boat lift question
Date:	5/18/2004 4:49:13 PM

I am in the market and have seen several types of lifts that utilize what appears to be a thick canvas strap as the undercarriage. Anyone have any experience with this type?

I have an ski boat w/ an inboard engine. Also, does anyone know where one can go buy a lift?

Thanks in advance.

Name:	The G Man -	Reply
Subject:	boat lift question
Date:	5/18/2004 6:16:30 PM

I installed two boat lifts, and two jet ski lifts. I purchased them from Quality Boat Lift, Pensacola, FL ; 850 437-0956. The price and workmanship was good, however the techinical support was poor.

Name:	boatman -	Reply
Subject:	boat lift question
Date:	5/18/2004 7:27:35 PM

The best place is Overtons.com. I've purchased two from here at the best price available and it's a good place to buy most anything associated with boating.

Name:	4thelake -	Reply
Subject:	boat lift question
Date:	5/19/2004 8:22:35 AM

I had the strap lift on my lift...The only problem is that no matter where you locate the upper guide pully the boat still flexes. I have a 24 foot Mastercraft that weight is 4400#. The windshield would close fine when the boat was off the lift but on the lift the flex was more than one inch. To much for me. I decided to switch the straps for the bunk style galvanized rails with 2x10 runners. You can also get these at overtons or any other place that sells marine stuff. Another problem with straps is the load up. You have to get the straps (in my opnion) exactly under the boat where you want them before you lift the boat out of the water. Sometimes they will twist and they sometimes (most of the time) float instead of sinking. It was a pain in the but. Go with the supports. You will be happy you did it and they only cost a tiny bit more. Email if you have questions.

Name:	360degrees -	Reply
Subject:	boat lift question
Date:	5/19/2004 12:39:28 PM

THANK YOU!

That is exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Never new the boat would flex like that. Yikes. I will definately go with the carriage.

Now to find one. I'll look at overton's as suggested.

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	boat lift question
Date:	5/20/2004 10:37:27 AM

Before you get into contraptions you might want to check this out. I had one a few years ago- simple, reasonable, reliable and easy to use....Not seen much on LM but is on other lakes... maybe not good if your water is rough.

RR

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	OOPS!
Date:	5/20/2004 10:38:00 AM

Forgot the address: http://www.econolift.com/

Name:	boatman -	Reply
Subject:	boat lift question
Date:	5/23/2004 10:14:07 PM

I totally agree. Boat cradles (not straps) is the only way to go!

Name:	boatman -	Reply
Subject:	boat lift question
Date:	5/23/2004 10:15:23 PM

Your welcome. Just another one of those "pay it forward" things!!!

Name:	boatman -	Reply
Subject:	boat lift question
Date:	5/23/2004 10:16:26 PM

Check what out?

Name:	boatman -	Reply
Subject:	boat lift question
Date:	5/24/2004 8:39:34 PM

I'm in the process of replacing my 3000 lb. lift with a 5000 lb. lift for a new boat I just got this past weekend. What size/pound boat are you wanting to lift?

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