Capacity
The boat's wet weight sets the tier — dry weight plus engines, fuel, water, and gear. Capacity is the main driver of price.
What a boat lift actually costs installed
Lift pricing is capacity, site work, and options — in that order. Here's how the installed number is built.
How the Number Is Built
Capacity first, then the site, then the extras
The brochure number is your boat's dry weight; the lift has to carry the wet one. We total the real load — engines, fuel at about six pounds per gallon, water, batteries, and gear — and spec the next capacity up, because a lift run near its limit wears fast and a lift with margin runs for decades. Every quote is line-item, not lump-sum.
What Moves the Number
The factors behind your installed price
Piling Work
Existing sound piles versus new piles driven. New pilings add material, barge time, and labor to the installed number.
Lift Type
Four-post vs. elevator vs. platform — same capacity, very different structure, and very different cost.
Electrical Run
Run length and panel capacity, coordinated through our sister company's electrical license, affect the wiring scope.
Options
Remotes, covers, custom cradles, and bunks tailored to your hull all factor into the final quote.
Line-Item Quote
Send the boat's make, length, power, and fuel capacity — the quote comes back line-item, sized to the real load.
Compare Lift Types
Same capacity, very different structure
Lift type is a major cost driver. Compare the four-post lift (the workhorse), the elevator lift for narrow canals, and the premium No Profile platform lift. Start at the boat lifts hub for the full lineup.