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Your boat lift capacity is likely around a couple of thousand pounds. Remember, capacity is not just your boat: it’s your boat, its fuel, and everything on it, with a margin of error just in case. 

Lift capacity is the most important quality of your boat lift and the reason you put so much time and effort into researching and finding the right boat lift for you. You naturally want a boat lift that can easily raise and lower your boat because it makes enjoying the water much easier and safer. Boat lift manufacturers will have capacities for their boat lifts available on their websites, in the spec sheets, and other product information. While boat lifts can handle a lot of weight, the poundage on a boat can add up very quickly, leading to strain and even breakage if you’re not mindful of how much you’re making your lift hold.

Hayward Area waterfront owners are in good hands with their local ShoreMaster dealer. Get boat lifts, docks, and accessories with your installation tips and advice on what works best for your local water.

If you’re a waterfront owner and boater in the Hayward Area, there’s a ShoreMaster dealer near you. Get personalized advice for your water from an authorized dealer that knows our products.

ShoreMaster has three different types of boat lift canopy covers that can protect your watercraft. Traditional, Hip-Roof, and TowerMaxx Canopy Frames all have their place on different waterfronts and for different boats, with the differences largely being in size, aesthetics, and features.
The sun, wind, and rain are all a part of life on the water. As wonderful as they can be, they’re also very hard on boats and other watercraft. Boats are meant to sit on the water but shouldn’t remain there or be exposed to every storm. While the occasional rainfall won’t hurt your boat, the elements can damage your boat over time. At best, your boat won’t look as good as it did when you first brought it home. At worst, the damage can affect your boat’s performance and resale value, which makes not protecting your boat a costly mistake.

ShoreMaster believes in solid, one-piece construction aluminum dock frames. We choose to use removable decking panels for our dock systems because it allows for greater DIY potential, makes our dock systems easier to own, allows for greater customization options on an already highly customizable system, and proves that our dock systems are stable at the frame level.