How do I determine which lift is right for me?
The primary issues are loads, length of boat, lift travel distance, lift orientation to dock, water depths at high and low tides, and distance from deck to mean high water. When these questions have been answered, the proper lift can be recommended.

How did you design the first No Profile Boat Lift?
We started with an idea to design the best lift system anywhere. We let the concept dictate the design terms. We realized immediately that the conventional boat lift machinery would not work into our design. All other boat lifts utilizing cables are designed around an electric motor and gearbox. Gearboxes cannot be used in a No Profile boat lift application.

Why use Hydraulics?
The only means to safely achieve the No Profile appearance is with the use of hydraulics. Our system allows us to safely raise our boat lift to within fractions of an inch of the stationary equipment every single time, without depending on limit switches. When you want to lift something, hydraulics has led the way since its inception. From elevators, bulldozers, airplanes, cranes, and marine applications, hydraulic technology is extremely reliable and a proven workhorse.

Can you lower or raise the lift too far?
No. Unlike conventional boat lifts utilizing a gearbox or speed reducers, the No Profile boat lift system will never "crash" or "two-block" if allowed to run unintentionally. (Limit switch failure or operator error are examples of unintended machinery movement). This is also the case when lowering the boat lift. Slack cables will never cause a problem in our machinery.

What about foul weather?
Our No Profile system Cable Handling Unit (CHU) provides protection from the daily rigors of the Florida saltwater environment. However, in the event of severe storm surge, our design allows for the quick removal of the boat lift motor assemblies. While standing on the boat lift, the drive units can be removed in under 1 minute without the need for tools! Our electrical control box also has this quick disconnect feature as standard. See our storm procedure walkthrough. See our storm procedure walkthrough.

What happens when a hydraulic line breaks? Will my Boat fall?
Absolutely not. Pilot operated safety check valves prevent the load from falling even with a hose failure.

What kind of hydraulic fluid is used?
We use only an environmentally safe biodegradable hydraulic fluid.

Are your hydraulic components underwater?
No. The only wetted parts of the boat lift are the cradle or platform during launch and retrieve. Our cylinders are high and dry, mounted inside the Cable Handling Unit extrusion.

Where are the motors that power the hydraulics?
Each electric motor is housed in a water resistant aluminum box in the CHU. This keeps the epoxy coated motor out of the harsh conditions found in the saltwater environment. There are no hydraulic lines to install because they are self-contained.

Are your lifts fast?
Depending on the boat lift selected, our boat lifts are quite fast. Our 8,000 lb. Mirage™ Boat Lift travels at 80" per minute and our 8,000 lb. Invisible™ Boat Lift travels at 70" per minute. The 18,000 lb. Invisible™ travels at 48" per minute.

What maintenance is required?
Because of our superior design and construction, there is no regular maintenance required. The No Profile Boat Lifts don't even have grease fittings. Electrical requirements are 220 VAC 20 AMP 1Ø. All connections are color coded for installation ease. We offer quick disconnect plugs on our control box as standard.

Are the No Profile boat lifts easy to install?
Our boat lifts are designed for the easiest installation. The lifts are fitted with cable and pre-adjusted at our facility. Our boat lifts can be installed and cross-members set without need to apply system power. This feature allows the contractor to move his equipment to the next job. When the electrical installation is complete, one man can complete the installation and check-out procedure. With the exception of our 5,000 lb and 10,000 lb. Cradle models, our boat lifts require a crane for CHU installation.

Why do you include a warranty on your stainless steel cables for two years and most boat lift companies only warrant their cables for 1 year?
The protective nature of our patented design adds longevity to our components. There are two main reasons that weaken and ultimately cause failure in stainless steel cables. The first is to be wound on a shaft where it comes in contact with itself and the second is to be constantly put under tension and then relaxed. Stainless steel cables in the No Profile Boat Lift are always under tension and are never wound on a spool or come in contact with each other.

Why do you have the best warranty in the industry?
The reason is the nature of our boat lift design and the quality materials we use. Way Marine Design has engineered out the most common problems found in the typical boat lift. Other boat lift builders simply treat the symptoms. More often than not, this usually leads to new and sometimes more serious problems. The No Profile Boat Lift's ingenious design, the protective nature of the CHU and the craftsmanship in construction produces a rugged and reliable lift.

What kind of decking do you use in your platform lift?
We only use composite deck boards. This ensures that the platform will sink during launch and retrieval. Composite needs no regular maintenance and the customer can pick from a variety of colors.

We also specify Rigidex II, a Fibergrate fiberglass reinforced plastic grating surface. This product is approved by US Army Corp. of Engineers, exceeding their guidelines of 43% light penetration. This product is the most favorable in environmentally sensitive areas.

What are the advantages of having a No Profile™ Mirage Lift?
With conventional lifts, their goal is to just lift your boat. With the No Profile™ platform, you can easily clean, load, and service your boat from all sides. Once you’ve experienced the Mirage™, there is no going back.