How to find the best boat lift

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Keeping up with the maintenance of a boat year round can take a lot of time. Because of this, many boat owners choose to use a boat lift or a boat hoist to store their boat above the water. A boat lift can be used to lift a boat out of the water and hold the boat in a cradle above the dock. This is especially helpful for maintenance, repair, or storage of a boat, because storing a boat above the water can help prevent the growth of bacteria or mildew. When owning a boat in cold climate or in water that may freeze during the winter months, these can be especially useful. A lift that will dock your boat completely out of the water will help avoid damage to your boat that can come from harsh temperatures.

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In addition to keeping your boat safe from cold weather and the growth of bacteria or mildew, there are many other reasons to consider a boat lift for your boat. A boat lift is helpful because:

• When left in the water, boats can absorb water that may deteriorate the exterior of the boat.
• Algae is known to attack the bottom of a boat, leaving a residue that can be difficult to remove. This algae can result in a deteriorated paint job, unless a special paint is used on the bottom of the boat upfront.
• Damage can be caused on the bottom or the side of a boat if the boat is parked in water that fluctuates over time or with the seasons.
• A lift can eliminate the need for a boat ramp since many boats can drive directly onto a lift.
• A lift keeps your boat clean and ready for use in seconds. This means, a lift can reduce the amount of time it takes to be able to get in and out of the water. Being able to use your boat more quickly will result in more summer fun!
• Storing a boat above the water, also sometimes called dry storing, can increase the resale value of a boat by up to 15-20%[1]. This is because a clean bottom on a boat enhances boat performance, saves fuel, and eliminates the recurring cost of paint.

When you are ready to buy a boat lift and expand the life of your boat, you want to determine which lift is right for you. You may also want to start considering how you will move your new lift to your dock. For both the purchase of a lift and its transportation to an existing dock, Recreational Services LLC can help!

Recreational Services LLC is a locally owned company providing waterfront consultation and services. We specialize in dock sales, dock installation / removal, dock repair, water trampolines, and lift transportation on land or water. Our quality work barge allows us to do lake to lake transportation easily or to deliver new docks and lifts to areas that are not accessible by land. In addition to these transportation services, our barge is set up for storm recoveries and can right an overturned hoist and pontoon while ensuring no further damage is done.

If you are looking for a boat lift or lift transportation, please know that Recreational Services provides services to the Long Lake, Silver Lake, Glen Lake, Crystal Lake, Platte Lake, Duck Lake, Green Lake, North Lake Leelanau, South Lake Leelanau, Spider Lake, Arbutus Lake, Lime Lake, Little Traverse Lake, and Torch Lake areas.

When you are ready to buy a new lift or purchase a used boat hoist, please call Recreational Services at 1 (231) 633-1665. In addition to providing lake-to-lake transport and transportation to areas not accessible by land, we are also able to inspect any products you are considering for purchase. This is helpful, because we are able to ensure any potential product will fit your needs and specific situation. Then, once you purchase a boat lift, we can help you build and/or deliver that boat lift and provide regular maintenance. We can also add canopies to existing lifts or set up a permanent mooring for your boat or water trampoline.

Please call us at 1 (231) 633-1665 or come visit us at 216 E Front ST #201, Traverse City, MI 49684.

We can’t wait to help you with your new dock!