Posted on May 2, 2024

Boat Lift Shallow Water: Latest Technology, Features & Benefits

Written by HydroHoist Marketing

Innovative Features of Boat Lifts for Shallow Water

Owning a boat opens doors to countless adventures, discoveries, and lifetime memories. However, the joys of boating also come with the realities of docking challenges, especially for those who need to navigate shallow shorelines or fluctuating water levels. For boat owners facing these conditions, a technologically advanced boat lift is not a luxury — it’s a necessity.

As a leader in marine innovation, HydroHoist offers advanced solutions specifically designed for shallow water environments. Below, we explore these cutting-edge features and how they transform boating experiences one waterfront at a time.

Shallow Water Boat Lift Innovation

Marine equipment innovation translates to practical solutions tailored to specific challenges. Traditional boat lifts often struggle in shallow waters, either due to inadequate lifting range or sub-optimal structural design. For shorelines with minimal water depth, gradual grades, or water level fluctuations, shallow water boat lifts emerge as a significant advancement for enhancing boat ownership.

The HydroHoist Ultra Lift Series shallow water boat lift boasts the following features:

Lowest pneumatic lifting system in the industry: Perfect for boaters consistently working with less than 4’ of water.
Low profile molded polyethylene tanks: Designed for applications in as little as 2’ of water.
Longer frame: Improves balance and increases hull support.
Increased lifting capacity: The new and improved design now supports vessels up to 9,000 lbs and up to 28’ in overall length.
Rear recess: Provides added clearance crucial for shallow water environments.

Our shallow water boat lifts boast a variety of innovative features that provide unmatched convenience, stability, and ease of use. Aside from shallow water applications, these lifts are also ideal for marinas and docks with low roof clearance or tall wake surf towers. These advancements simplify the boat ownership experience in shallow water environments and contribute to the longevity and overall protection of your prized vessel.

Remote Control Operation: Elevating Convenience and Efficiency

HydroHoist offers three industry innovative controls: standard, push button, and the premium HydroLaunch control package. Here’s a closer look at each:

Standard: The smaller footprint of this control package allows for increased room and better access to your boat and dock. Its patented design produces less noise and the fastest launch time in the industry while optimizing the life of the lift’s motor.
Push button control: This package uses automatic valves, eliminating the need for handles and levers. The system only has three buttons for simplified operation: one to lift, one to lower, and one to stop. This streamlined control system optimized user-friendliness while minimizing user error.
HydroLaunch: This optional control package upgrade includes a push-button control panel with manual and automatic controls. The unit’s design prevents it from being in the down position even in rough water conditions, while the auxiliary circuit with timer functions and ground fault circuitry helps ensure maximum lift reliability and performance.

On top of these, the HydroLaunch control package comes with leak detection, auto-correction, and a 500-foot-range remote control. For added convenience, it also has an optional capability for controlling your dock lights. HydroHoist is the only boat lift company offering three control options. We lead through innovation to give you the best options for your boating needs.

Corrosion-Resistant Materials: Ensuring Longevity and Durability

Corrosion can rapidly degrade metal structures and components, leading to structural weakening, potential failure, and increased maintenance costs. Your boat lift can have the most advanced features, but it would be all for naught if it doesn’t have ample protection from the elements. At HydroHoist, we engineer different types of boat lifts to withstand the harshest environments.

Our shallow water boat lifts feature an all-hot-dipped galvanized frame, poly bushings in every moving part, optional non-friction composite bunks, and rotationally molded polyethylene tanks. Here’s how these elements ensure durability and reliability:

All-hot-dipped galvanized frame: Hot-dip galvanizing provides a thick, durable layer of zinc to the steel frame, which acts as a barrier against corrosion. According to the American Galvanizers Association, zinc also offers cathodic protection, meaning it will corrode in place of steel, thus prolonging the frame’s lifespan (American Galvanizers Association, 2012).
Poly bushings: Made from a self-lubricating type of plastic, using poly bushings reduces friction and wear on moving parts. In addition, poly bushings are corrosion-resistant and can handle high loads, making them ideal for environments exposed to water and humidity.
Non-friction composite bunks: These bunks are made from high-density polyethylene, which combines strength and durability with resistance to moisture, UV rays, and other environmental elements. In addition, they feature a smooth surface that won’t scratch or damage the boat’s hull and require minimal maintenance.
Rotationally molded polyethylene tanks: The rotational molding process used to create our floatation tanks ensures a seamless and uniform product highly resistant to impacts and environmental stress. These tanks are integral to the lift’s buoyancy and are designed to withstand harsh marine conditions without degrading.

In addition, all cast parts are High-Strength, Low-Alloy steel, making them 40% stronger than fabricated steel. Meanwhile, we designed our boat lift for shallow water to keep galvanized steel components on the top side of the tank, further minimizing corrosion and maximizing their lifespan.

Adjustable Legs: Customizing Your Boat Lift for Perfect Balance

We recommend pairing your HydroHoist boat lift with a ShoreMaster docking system featuring adjustable legs for unmatched stability and adaptability. Unlike their traditional counterparts, adjustable dock legs let you seamlessly adapt your docking setup to fluctuating water levels, uneven lake beds, and different seasonal conditions without compromising stability.

Adjustable dock legs operate on a simple yet effective mechanism. Each leg is equipped with a threaded screw section that you can rotate to extend or retract the leg. By turning the screw, you can adjust the height of each leg individually, ensuring the dock surface remains level and stable, even when the underwater terrain is not.

In 2019, HydroHoist and ShoreMaster joined forces to become North America’s leading dock and boat lift player. During the merger announcement, former ShoreMaster President Don Hurley said, “ShoreMaster and HydroHoist together produce the highest quality products in their respective marketplaces. It makes sense to combine our unique product lines and networks to offer a one-stop-shop for marine products.”

Take Your Boating Experience to New Heights with HydroHoist

Since 1964, HydroHoist has been the market originator and industry innovator for premium boat lifting solutions in North America. Whether you’re facing the dynamic challenges of shallow water docking or seeking a reliable, long-term solution for your boating needs, our catalog of innovative, industry-leading products promises to elevate your boating experience.

References:

American Galvanizers Association (2012). Hot Dip Galvanizing for Corrosion Protection: A Specifier’s Guide. Retrieved from Galvanized_Steel_Specifiers_Guide.pdf (galvanizeit.org)
ShoreMaster (June 25, 2019). ShoreMaster and HydroHoist Boat Lifts Announce Merger. Retrieved from https://www.shoremaster.com/about-shoremaster/news-events/articles/shoremaster-and-hydrohoist-announce-merger/

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