Boat Dock/Lift for 24Ve

[ragboy]

No luck with Bob ?

He never sent me pictures, and since I found out I don't even think I can get it in the marina yet, I have to wait anyway. Gotta wait til the lake gets higher. Also, I want it professionally installed, and so if I have someone else do the used one, I am guessing when all is done I will be paying about $4k. For $6k, I can get the whole thing done by a company, that will stand behind it and support it. I think I want that piece of mind. You know what I mean?

[Greg Mallek]

Understand 100%.
Good luck with it all, and hope to see you and the family this season.

[SPBFAN]

They are almost double the price of a lift also, which seems weird. But its not like it seems. The ones for a 24ft tige are also air lifted. So the back is underwater mostly, and you drive on, and then you pump it up and it holds the whole boat out of the water. The only thing that made me think of it, is it seemed safe to stand on, and maybe easier to wipe down boat, rather than all that steel.

They are great to stand on. We use them as the swim area docks for the scouts also. They hold up well in the sun. Last year a couple of scouts did twist there ankles by getting there feet of center on the cracks between the individual blocks. Other than that they are pretty good for that type of stuff.

[empty_boat]

Hoist

I'll keep you informed. Helena Montana ? Thats a long way to come for a Hydro Hoist.

I have been looking into selling them for a few years. There is a guy selling the Sunstream, and it is a cool unit but the slips at the marina where I keep the boat aren't wide enough for the cantilever action. Also he sells them for 16k, a little steep for a boat dealer in tough times.

I have looked at building one, but I was afraid it would look too "hillbilly" for a a Tige. You know too much "duct tape and baling wire".

So Yes Its a long way to drive for a hoist but it may be worth it. However before I commit I am looking into becoming a dealer. It may be the way to go.

[Greg Mallek]

I have been looking into selling them for a few years. There is a guy selling the Sunstream, and it is a cool unit but the slips at the marina where I keep the boat aren't wide enough for the cantilever action. Also he sells them for 16k, a little steep for a boat dealer in tough times.

I have looked at building one, but I was afraid it would look too "hillbilly" for a a Tige. You know too much "duct tape and baling wire".

So Yes Its a long way to drive for a hoist but it may be worth it. However before I commit I am looking into becoming a dealer. It may be the way to go.

Let me know. It seems as Rag may be going a differant direction. I can get you in touch with him directly.

[ragboy]

OK, so am working on getting the lift installed, now that weather will allow. Was a beautiful day today, so we decided to get the pontoon on the water and in the new slip. The new docks/slips at Lime Saddle are first class. Luv em. Also, they dropped the price from $325 to $250/month.



These slips are like 30+ ft long, so it looks like I am going to have plenty of room to get my waverunners in behind my pontoon during the summer.



That empty slot next is where my lift and tige will be. Getting excited. If we get another few inches of rain, and we are supposed to, we may see another 50 ft up on the lake.

[Jason B]

Looks first class!

[dogbert]

very nice, you'll use your boat even more now.

[ragboy]

OK, so it seems like I won't be able to have the lift installed until 4/16. I am planning on putting the 24Ve in the water on Sunday or monday. So it will be in water for 2 weeks before lift. From the posts I have read, I should be fine with only 2 weeks, without damage. Am I correct in my thinking?

[dogbert]

OK, so it seems like I won't be able to have the lift installed until 4/16. I am planning on putting the 24Ve in the water on Sunday or monday. So it will be in water for 2 weeks before lift. From the posts I have read, I should be fine with only 2 weeks, without damage. Am I correct in my thinking?

I'd pull it out and clean it...you'd be surprised how quickly gunk builds up in the water. I'd also make sure it's waxed really well.

[lightning59]

that is a top notch dock and slip by the pics, aggregate walkways, plenty of protection inside the slip, enjoy! nice pontoon as well!

[KonaKing]

OK, so am working on getting the lift installed, now that weather will allow. Was a beautiful day today, so we decided to get the pontoon on the water and in the new slip. The new docks/slips at Lime Saddle are first class. Luv em. Also, they dropped the price from $325 to $250/month.

Great Price that wont even get you a buoy at Powell

[illiniboarder88]

You should be fine this time of year. The growth picks up as the water warms up.

[ragboy]

Thanks, I was planning to clean after the 2 weeks, but will also wax before.

[ragboy]

So we had a good day installing all of the lift stuff and getting boat in slip. Well, until the prop accident, but I digress.

Here I am towing the guys from CalBoat Lifts on the lift, and 2 shoreports to the slips. I got a great deal on slightly used lift, with full warranty, and 2 shorports for skis.



Pontoon came in handy, as it usually does.



We had a new crew member on board, we intend to always have her with us even on the water. Her name is River.





Lift is installed, and he is showing us how to use it.



Shoreports are nice, and when you put 2 together, it makes a nice floating platform, very stable. Once is not as stable.





Close up of lift.



Showing RJ how to work it, and you can see both slips filled.



Now, I know you guys of all people, can appreciate this. I just look at this picture, when I need to be inspired to run to the lake. Its all ready to go.