Buying a used boat lift

[cpropes2005]

So after being on the waiting list for over two years I am finally getting a slip in my neighborhoods marina. The marina is all covered docks with standard overhead cable lifts. Interestingly enough the marina/HOA owns and rents out the slips but the slip holder actually owns the lift itself so I have to decide if I want to purchase the lift from the previous tenant or make him take it out and put in a new one.

That brings me to my question. What should I be looking for in a lift that will work for my 22V? It has straight a straight I beam cradle that is setup for a pontoon so I know I will have to get the brackets and runners to convert it for a V bottom but is there anything else I should look out for? Certain cable thickness? Specific pulleys? Motor HP?

I would prefer to make an offer to keep the old one as it should be a lot cheaper/easier but I also want to make sure it will work for my boat.

[yllw20]

I would replace the cables those things wear/rust out over time and you will also know the weight they are made for.

[Ruger761]

The main thing is knowing the max weight limit of it. Most pontoon lifts won't touch a 20+ wakeboard boat. Cables are pretty easy to replace while moving it to ensure long life for yourself, if you buy it or needs cars already. So comes down to the frame work gear boxes and motor.