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How to Operate a Boat Lift Safely

Boat Lift Marco Island

Idle boats that stay in the water are more vulnerable to damage than idle boats elevated above the waterline. A boat lift in Marco Island can protect your asset from slime, mold, and other damage that might occur when you leave your vessel in the water. Knowing how to operate a boat lift system makes a difference in keeping your boat in tip-top condition, ensuring your safety, and enhancing your boating experience. 

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Boat Lift Operation Safety Tips 

Lowering Your Boat

If you’re ready to set sail, the first thing to do is to lower your boat into the water. Different boat lifts have other mechanisms for lowering or bringing boat lifts up. Generally, a lift system comes with buttons like ‘up’ to bring the boat up or ‘down’ to lower the boat into the water.

As you press down, pay attention to the boat’s progress. Once it’s low enough to float independently in the water, you’re ready to launch it off. While lowering the boat, ensure the passengers wear their floating devices for additional safety measures.  

Getting the Boat Off the Lift

Once your vessel is in the water, you must launch it away from the lift before driving off. When launching, make sure that the boat is not touching the lift. If you’re driving the boat, have another person operate the lift so you can safely pull away from the lift and the dock. 

Before launching your boat, you must check for any obstacles under the vessel and its surroundings. Once you’ve safely separated the boat from the lift, you can speed off or start sailing. 

Parking and Raising the Boat Lift

Parking your boat and securing it on the lift requires precision and careful maneuvering. Before parking, consider factors including the wind and waves, so you don’t end up hitting the dock or another boat. 

Once you’re ready to park, have another person lower the lift so that it’s submerged in the water and you can position your vessel correctly. After positioning the boat, raise the lift to a high enough position that allows safe exit and unloading before gradually increasing the height as desired.

Additional Boat Lift Safety Precautions 

Aside from operating the boat lift safely, you should also take note of additional precautions to get the most out of your vessel and the boat lift system 

Always follow the maximum weight limit. Boat lifts are manufactured to store boats with specific capacities. If you exceed the recommended boat capacity, it’s less likely to last longer and may even put you and your boat in greater danger. 

Don’t skip routine maintenance. Since boat lifts are exposed to water, they’re susceptible to premature wear and tear. Regular maintenance checks allow you to spot problems before they get worse. For instance, you may be able to spot a fragile cable and replace them before they break and damage the lift and your boat. 

Avoid putting lifting your boat too high. Every boat lift has a maximum lifting height. You’ll want to raise the boat enough to keep it out of the water while ensuring that vandals and thieves cannot go inside. Going beyond the maximum height can put additional strain on your cables, making them prone to premature wear and tear. 

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Looking for a Quality Boat Lift in Marco Island?

Boat storage should be easy, secure, and, most importantly, safe. When it’s time to take your vessel into the water, following the above steps can help you operate your boat lift safely. 

At Hurricane Boat Lifts, we specialize in designing and building the highest quality and most attractive boat lifts at affordable prices. Contact us today to learn more about our products. 

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