Recent content by CLDave

I'd also try a toothpick and some VERY carefully applied superglue.

I use a Rave 12V inflator that I clip directly to the battery for inflating our Mission mat. The Rave inflators are built for pumping up tubes and trampolines, and it gets the job done quickly - around 3 minutes for our 4x8 mat. https://a.co/d/6A67Vey

We're in a cozy bay that's mostly protected. I had the same concerns, but so far so good in the last 15 years :) Thanks!

They actually do, yes! I had a similar setup with my previous lift, but the tubes guide the boat much better (and don't mark up the sides) vs. the old black-rubber guides on the old lift.

Some summer heat should get them back to normal. So glad they popped back for you!

Hey all! I posted early this spring that I'd ordered a new lift - and we've now had it for about a week. I got the 6,000 pound version with a 36 foot canopy and power side curtains. This thing is fantastic! Smooth operation, the side curtains keep everything cool and a bit less dirty (less rain...

Another option might be to request Vantage Sheild pontoon guards for the sides of the pontoons and to have them upgrade to rubber rub-rails. That way you're better than new and no downtime. Good luck - I bet somebody got in serious trouble for that damage.

Congrats Dave! We bought our last boats about the same time - so glad you found your dream boat. Be sure to stick around this time - great hearing from you again :cool:

I just purchased a new Shorestation with this setup and I'm very excited - moving from bunks like OP. The guides on my old lift marked the sides of my toons up pretty dramatically. Another bit benefit of the toonrails is the ability to handle shallower water.

Hey Don! What have you tried so far? Checked fuses? Is it a power arch? Do you hear clicking or grinding? Anything else you can tell us to help? Good luck - let us know. Cheers!

The only place I found is this FB post - I took a screenshot of the video: https://www.facebook.com/sealandboats/posts/benningtons-new-retractable-swingback-keeper-rail-is-a-game-changerwe-have-these/1062755675893042/ One interesting note - it looks like the rail terminates into a raised panel...

I dig that retractable rail a lot! Wish it was out in 2020 when I got my boat. For reference, it has telescoping poles that drop under cushion height after disengaging three quick-locks. I may need to look into fabbing something similar up:

I know the WaveArmor people well and was very tempted to pick up a lift from them. The problem I found after talking with install folks is that they aren't easy to pull in and out of the water for winters (most companies around here won't do it seasonally), so if you need to pull our lift out...

I have the 3-bunk setup and it works great, but when I upgrade in a few years I'm going to go with the toonrail. The issue with bunk-style lifts (other than the depth issue mentioned above) is that the rubber guides mark up the sides of the pontoons. My boat has LOTS of black marks on the sides...

Depending on your location prices are still incredibly strong in the used market. My boat shows more than what I paid for it new in 2021 on the JDP site. Don't undersell the value - also check Facebook and Craigslist to get comparables. You'll probably be surprised how much it's worth.