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If you’re a boater, who has to get a lift into the water, the weight of your boat lift matters. Lighter lifts are easier to install, after all. Most vertical lifts will be between 400 and 600 pounds, with another 40 to 50 added on top for the winch or motor. Bigger hydraulic boat lifts are closer to 900 and 1,200 pounds.

ShoreMaster boat lifts are made from aluminum, making them as durable as they are lightweight, low-maintenance, and easy to install and own. Dime-welded construction means fewer pieces that need to be assembled on the shore beforehand, and accessories can be added to truly customize your experience.

You want your waterfront to be perfect before setting out, which means getting together everything you need to set up your dock and boat lift ahead of time. Before you buy a vertical boat lift system, though, you’ll want to look at what’s included with your purchase and what you’ll need to get separately. After all, you don’t want to go without something crucial! Here’s what ShoreMaster includes with our boat lift models and the accessory options that we have available.

So you have a boat, and you want to keep it protected for as long as you can. A premium boat lift is the next logical step, but with so many options on the market, how do you make sure that you’re choosing the right one? The good news is that if you already have your boat or know exactly what you’re getting, and you have a pretty good idea of what your priorities are, you’re already most of the way there. Three of the most important criteria to consider when buying a boat lift are the power source, weight capacity, and length and width.

Corner frame assemblies don’t look like much—they’re short rods that attach the lift side upright to the bottom beam. While not complicated in their design, corner frame assemblies are crucial to vertical lift durability, critical to protecting your boat. Here’s how four pieces of metal can do a world of good.