Every Boat Owner Needs A Residential Boat Lift
Every Boat Owner Needs A Residential Boat LiftIf you own a boat and live in Clearwater, Florida, having a residential boat lift will increase the enjoyment you get from your water vehicle. It will save you time, effort, and money, which may be better spent enjoying your time with family or in the Florida sun.
After you come back from your trip on the water, you must store your boat. Your options are wet storage or dry storage. We recommend dry storage on a boat lift. Let us tell you why.
Wet-Storage for your Boat
Firstly, about wet storage; when you store your watercraft in the water, several things could occur in Indian Rocks, namely:
- Damage as the boat bumps against the dock during tides, winds, and storms.
- Increased the likelihood of marine life, such as algae and barnacles, attaching to and damaging the hull.
- Cleaning the hull of the boat is more difficult and takes more time.
- Hull paint fades more quickly.
- Hull erosion is likely due to wakes and variations in the tide.
- Props outdrive, and shafts experience more wear and tear.
- More money and more time are spent on the maintenance and repair of your boat or personal watercraft if you do not have a residential boat lift so protect your investment.
Dry-Storage for Your Boat or Personal Watercraft
If you do not have a residential boat lift, one of the dry-storage options is storing your boat in your driveway. There it will take up space and detract from curb appeal. There is also much work involved such as hitching your boat to your vehicle and transporting it to a marina. Once at the marina, there is the challenge of lowering the boat down the ramp. After you have enjoyed your day, there is time in the hot sun reversing the process, not to mention waiting in line at the marina to clean off your boat. This can be a hassle and it can be exhausting. Additionally, there is the fuel cost of hauling your boat or PWC.
We have a better and easier option for you, which offers you numerous benefits.
A Residential Boat Lift for Your Dock
Ease and safety for yourself and your boat or PWC
Weather in Florida can be predictably unpredictable, especially during the rainy season or hurricane season. When your boat is stored on a boat lift, it is protected from the tide and bumping against the dock in a storm or windy weather.
A boat lift provides stability, thereby making getting into and out of your boat that much easier and safer for you and your guests. With the flip of a switch, your boat is smoothly lowered into or raised out of the water.
Longevity of your water vehicle
Your residential boat lift can extend the life of your boat and its engine. When the hull is out of the water, it is easy to clean. Scum and marine life do not have an opportunity to attach and create damage. A clean hull improves the performance of your vehicle and saves you money on fuel. Adding a canopy to your boat lift package will provide an added layer of protection. This can save paint and upholstery from the elements and the sun, preventing cracking and peeling.
Time and money in your pocket
When you are not spending time cleaning your boat, you can use that time to enjoy your Florida life in Tampa Bay with your friends and family. Investing in a residential boat lift means less wear and tear and damage to your boat. This in turn means that you are not going to spend extra money on extensive cleaning, repairs, parts, and painting of your boat. An additional financial benefit is a value a boat lift adds to your residential property.
All Watercraft Welcome
No matter the size or type of your watercraft, our experts can customize a boat lift to accommodate your water vehicle. Whether it be:
- Personal Watercraft such as a Jet-ski, Polaris or Sea-Doo
- Sailboat
- Pontoon
- Catamaran
- Yacht
Our Commitment to You
Priority Marine is your residential boat lift expert in the Clearwater area. Providing you with unparalleled customer service is our commitment to you. We use the best materials and the latest technologies to meet your exact requirements. We take pride in the high standards of our craftsmanship.
Our professionals can help you determine the best boat lift for your craft. We will consider the size of your craft, dock conditions, and budget. Consult with our skilled, trained, and licensed professionals today. Call us at 727-662-9146 or contact us on our website. Schedule a free consult and get peace of mind regarding the safety and longevity of your boat docked in Indian Rocks today.
We also offer continuing service to our customers with parts, dock accessories, boat lift maintenance, boat docks, and boardwalks.