Swabber
Active Member
Very interesting discussion. I too am in talks with a couple lift dealers for a new lift. I currently have a 4000# Shorestation that I used with my old deck boat. I have on order a RCW 2375 (SPS Package) F200.
The Shorestation dealer tells me my current lift will probably work fine and they could convert it for my new Benny by adding the pontoon racks I would also need a new (28')) canopy structure and vinyl to cover the pontoon.
The Porta Dock dealer suggests I go to the 5000# lift (no surprise). He thinks that to be safe I should go to the haevier lift. If I have a few people, full tank of gas and a couple coolers on board I might push the limits of the boat. He might have a point or he might just be trying to sell a lift.
Both are willing to move my lift motor from my old lift to my new one and both would be willing to give me about $4000 in trade for my old lift.
My questions are;
1) Do you think I will benefit from the 5000# lift or should I just keep my 4000# and convert it? Not sure what weight to expect from my new boat fully loaded. Am I better off safe than sorry or will 4000# easily be fine for my boat needs?
2) Is $4000 a fair trade in price for my 2007 Shorestation lift?
3) Tom do you have any cost information on that canopy you have. I was really impressed with that. I looks like it convers and protects very well.
4) Shorestation or Porta Dock? BIG difference in quality and price.
Thanks for all of your help. You guys have been incredibly helpful. i read this forum every night and my wife thinks I'm having an online affair. If she only knew the dreams I've been having about my new boat on order!!
The Shorestation dealer tells me my current lift will probably work fine and they could convert it for my new Benny by adding the pontoon racks I would also need a new (28')) canopy structure and vinyl to cover the pontoon.
The Porta Dock dealer suggests I go to the 5000# lift (no surprise). He thinks that to be safe I should go to the haevier lift. If I have a few people, full tank of gas and a couple coolers on board I might push the limits of the boat. He might have a point or he might just be trying to sell a lift.
Both are willing to move my lift motor from my old lift to my new one and both would be willing to give me about $4000 in trade for my old lift.
My questions are;
1) Do you think I will benefit from the 5000# lift or should I just keep my 4000# and convert it? Not sure what weight to expect from my new boat fully loaded. Am I better off safe than sorry or will 4000# easily be fine for my boat needs?
2) Is $4000 a fair trade in price for my 2007 Shorestation lift?
3) Tom do you have any cost information on that canopy you have. I was really impressed with that. I looks like it convers and protects very well.
4) Shorestation or Porta Dock? BIG difference in quality and price.
Thanks for all of your help. You guys have been incredibly helpful. i read this forum every night and my wife thinks I'm having an online affair. If she only knew the dreams I've been having about my new boat on order!!