Boat Lift Motors & Lift Accessories

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Lift Tech Boat Lift Motors- Direct Drive

 

Lift Tech Direct-Drive Motors are our go-to when selecting a lift motor! They are the most popular option in our region and most respected motor company on the market; with the easy installation and overall user-friendliness! Any professional lift/ dock installer will be familiar with these systems.

 
  • Will fit ANY boat lift that has a wheel (with the proper winch brand-specific installation kit, sold separately). Up to 7,000 pound capacity.

 

  • Motor installation takes less than an hour for most customers (varies depending on your winch brand) and we generally prefer them over hydraulic boat lifts for most situations (hydraulic lifts crank up and down faster, run quieter and use less power; but are far more expensive, MUCH heavier than standard lifts, have significantly higher service/ replacement costs and FAR more potential downtime during service periods versus direct-drive electric motors mounted on a winch box on a standard boat lift

 

 

  • ACM (AC Manual) and DCM (DC Manual) Motors feature a physical key to operate the motor from the dockside once everyone unloads from the boat for safe and proper lifting; but are available and typically used with the optional 20 ft. corded pendant remote option added (for lifts with canopies to hang down next to the captain's seat, can be simpler and more reliable versus wireless remotes) to allow the captain to operate the lift quickly and safely stabilize the boat to unload passengers while it is still semi-buoyant (to prevent lift-overloading) while still allowing the captain to remain at the helm until the boat is emptied, then to safely exit as well before finishing raising the boat lift from the dockside via the physical key operation on the motor to get the boat up to storage height.

 

  • ACR (AC Remote) and DCR (DC Remote) Gen 2 Motors include two wireless remotes, a free Bluetooth- Controlled App for cell phone app-based motor operation/ control and motor diagnostics, plus feature a keypad on the motor itself for dockside operation without needing the remotes or your cell phone handy. Wireless Remote Motors are the most popular and user-friendly option allowing you to move around on the dock as you are raising it (we always recommend to stay nearby the boat for safety's sake and to spot any potential issues while raising, which is why we don't recommend Auto-Stop options as it could be a safety hazard if a child or someone were to get themselves in a bad spot accidentally while automatically raising; but also due to how many people innocently forget to fully lower their wake tower/ pontoon bimini tops before hitting the button and walking away, smashing into their canopy and often crushing their tower/ bimini's navigation light).

 

  • AC motors can be a bit more reliable from our experience by eliminating battery-related issues (9.8/10 times we get calls, the batteries are the problem, sometimes even when they are 6-12 months old) and are cheaper up front as well as additional savings in the long run; the motors themselves are typically cheaper than the DC versions, plus you can skip the solar kit and also skip buying two new batteries every 3-5 years as they wear out.
    • AC Motors require a GFCI 120V outlet at your shoreline with 20 amp circuit breaker recommended, utilizing a minimum of 12/3 Gauge extension cord within a maximum of 150 ft. of extension-cord length (a 70 ft. dock length can easily use up 150 ft. of cord depending on your outlet's proximity to the dock location) with at least 108V coming out from your extension cord where you plug the motor in. Always consult with and/or hire a licensed, professional electrician if you are unsure about your power source specs or potential installation of a new outlet!
    • Detailed info regarding features and technical info on AC LiftTech Motors can be found here: https://lifttechmarine.com/ac-motors/

 

  • DC Motors can operate as either 12V or 24V, but we always recommend 24V due to significantly faster cranking speed! Based on customer feedback, we only offer 24V- 20W Solar Panel Kits as nearly everyone who thought they didn't care about the speed and opted to buy 12V-10W solar systems we used to offer as an option, ended up regretting skimping on the second battery (and 24V-20W solar kit) after experiencing the speed. Solar kits are sold separately, below, and require the customer to separately purchase two 12V Deep-Cycle Marine Series/ Group (Size) 24 Batteries and Two Plastic Battery Storage Cases for Series 24 Batteries.

 

  • Lift Tech Marine offers a 2 year warranty against manufacture defects on all of our boat lift motors!

 

 

Lift Tech 120V Direct-Drive Boat Lift Motor

Lift Tech 24V Direct-Drive Motor (Solar Kit & Batteries Sold Separately)

EXAMPLE OF BATTERY-TRAY MOUNTING & 20 FT. CORDED PENDANT REMOTE POSITIONING

WIRING DIAGRAM- 24V SOLAR KIT

POST-MOUNTED SOLAR KIT & BATTERY TRAY USING 3 FT. DUMMY-CANOPY POST IN WINCH CORNER TO MOUNT

 

Lift Tech Direct-Drive Motors

 

Lift Tech direct-drive motors set the standard for 'electric boat lifts' as many people call them. Some brands offer integrated motor options from the factory (nearly every major brand utilizes LiftTech motors in some form inside of their integrated winch boxes), typically at a greatly inflated price with the only benefit being a slightly cleaner look. If the motor ever has an issue, that may mean replacing the entire winch and motor (or at least requiring any work to be done by a qualified brand dealer representative due to complexity) which can be very expensive. We prefer these in most applications over hydrualic-cable hybrid lifts, which have a much heavier package (and lopsided weight), are much more expensive to buy and far more expensive to service if you cannot perform the labor yourself and are using genuine parts, versus a motor that can be replaced by nearly anyone with 2 wrenches and 20 minutes of time to be back up and running!

 

The preferred alternative is to add a stand-alone Lift Tech motor to any standard boat lift with a manual crank winch, which can be added in less than an hour, or swapped out by just about anyone in 20 minutes with a ratchet and wrench. Motors can be added at the time of purchase, or anytime later if you give the manual winch a shot and decide that cranking your boat up and down 4 times a day on the weekend is not your favorite thing to do. These motors can handle any boat lift capacity up to 7,000lbs.

 

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LiftTech Direct-Drive 110V Motor ACM Manual-Keypad Operation- with Install Kit (Brand Specific- Some Brands Have an Upcharge), 20 Ft. Corded Remote (To Hang In Canopy)- $1,207 plus tax

(Requires a 110/120V GFCI power outlet at your shoreline, maximum of 120 ft. of 12 guage extension cord or heavier guage, an 80 ft. dock can eat up all 120 ft. of cord based on your outlet location/ cord route)

 

 

LiftTech Direct-Drive 24V Motor DCM Manual-Keypad Operation- with Install Kit (Brand Specific- Some Brands Have an Upcharge), 20 Ft. Corded Remote (To Hang In Canopy), 24V Solar Panel Kit with Post-Mount Aluminum Battery Tray, 20W Solar Panel, 4' Panel Arm, Hardware, Wiring- $1,608 plus tax

(Sorry, we do not offer shipping on our solar panel kits due to the size and expense!)

Price does NOT include batteries- we don't sell batteries! Requires TWO 12V deep-cycle marine batteries- size/ series 24 and two black plastic storage cases- find them at Costco, Sam's, Walmart, Menards, Etc.)

 

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LiftTech Direct-Drive 110V Motor ACR- TWO WIRELESS REMOTES & Motor Keypad Operation- with Install Kit (Brand Specific- Some Brands Have an Upcharge), - $1,296 plus tax

(Requires a 110/120V GFCI power outlet at your shoreline, maximum of 120 ft. of 12 guage extension cord or heavier guage, an 80 ft. dock can eat up all 120 ft. of cord based on your outlet location/ cord route)

 

 

LiftTech Direct-Drive 24V Motor DCR- TWO WIRELESS REMOTES & Motor Keypad Operation- with Install Kit (Brand Specific- Some Brands Have an Upcharge), 24V Solar Panel Kit with Post-Mount Aluminum Battery Tray, 20W Solar Panel, 4' Panel Arm, Hardware, Wiring-  $1,816 plus tax

(Sorry, we do not offer shipping on our solar panel kits due to the size and expense!)

Price does NOT include batteries- we don't sell batteries! Requires TWO 12V deep-cycle marine batteries- size/ series 24 and two black plastic storage cases- find them at Costco, Sam's, Walmart, Menards, Etc.)

 

 

 

 

24V Solar Kit (a la carte, mostly)- Includes 20W Panel, Mounting Arm, Battery Tray, Hardware, Wiring- Batteries/ Black Plastic Storage Cases NOT Included- $478 plus tax

(Sorry, we do not offer shipping on our solar panel kits due to the size and expense!)

Requires TWO 12V deep-cycle marine batteries- size/ series 24 and two black plastic storage cases- find them at Costco, Sam's, Walmart, Menards, Etc.)

 

 

 

 

Lift Tech A La Carte Options

Requires Winch-Brand Specific Install Kit, Sold Separately

We Add A 4% Fee For All Credit/ Debit Card Transactions!

 

LiftTech- Direct Drive Boat Lift Motor- 110 Volt AC, Keypad Operation- $988 plus tax

 

LiftTech- Direct Drive Boat Lift Motor- 12/24 Volt DC, Keypad Operation- $911 plus tax

 

 

LiftTech- 20' Corded Remote Control- For Manual- Keyed AC or DC Direct Drive LiftTech Motors (Most Popular)- $120 plus tax

 

LiftTech- Direct Drive Boat Lift Motor- 110 Volt AC- w/ Wireless Remotes- $1,197 plus tax

 

LiftTech- Direct Drive Boat Lift Motor- 12/24 Volt DC- w/ Wireless Remotes- $1,239 plus tax

 

 

Lift Tech Install Kits (Required- Boat Lift Brand-Specific!)

 

Install Kit- Max Lifts & Lakeshore Products (LSP), Great Lakes Lift, Captain's Choice, newer ShoreMaster, newer Shore Mate Starr, Hewitt, Feighner, Pier Pleasure, etc. using Lorenz Winch- send picture to verify! (part # MC)- $99 plus tax

 

Install Kit- Summit Marine Lorenz Winch (part # SU)- $151 plus tax

 

Install Kit- Max Lifts Dutton Lainson 4,500#-5,500# (part # DLB-40-55)- $99 plus tax

 

Install Kit- Shore Station (part # SS)- $99 plus tax

 

Craftlander (NuCraft) Winch (part # CL)- $140 plus tax

 

RGC (part # RGC)- $134 plus tax

 

Older Generation SHORE MATE (part # SS)- $109 plus tax

 

 

 

Please Watch: LiftTech AC Direct-Drive Motor Installation Video, Below!

Please Watch: LiftTech 24V DC Direct-Drive Motor Installation Video, Below!

BOAT LIFT BUDDY- WHEEL-ASSIST LIFT MOTOR

by EXTREME MAX

 

An economical and reliable way to power a boat lift for boats up to 3,500lbs.! The universal, winch wheel to motor wheel design fits most all brands of boat lifts up to 3,600# weight capacity (larger lifts with heavier boats require the above direct-drive motor systems). With a simple bungee-tensioning system, you can easily disconnect the bungee and flip the motor out of the way to rapidly crank the wheel up by hand to quickly stabilize the boat on wavy or windy lakes, then simply reconnect the bungee to motor the boat lift to the desired resting height!

 

The 12V DC version comes with a 15' cable to connect to your boat's 12V battery (in theory if long enough, though it depends on your battery location relative to the winch on your lift, or 5 ft. extensions can be purchased), a stand-alone battery on the dock (recommended, simply charage the battery in the garage periodically and save your boat battery and expense/hassle of solar kits) or a 12V solar kit (sold separately, usually a direct drive motor is a better option at that point unless you want to keep your crank wheel), while the 120V AC unit is ready to plug into your 110v GFI-protected dock power outlet.

 

 

Boat Lift Buddy- DC 12V Wheel Motor # 3006.4550   $947 plus tax

 

Boat Lift Buddy- AC 120V Wheel Motor # 3006.4553  $947 plus tax

 

 

Please Watch: Wheel-Assist Motor Installation Video, Below!

SOLAR CHARGING KITS- 12V & 24V

 

Solar Kits

 

Solar kits come complete with everything you need except a battery & black plastic battery storage case (Marine Deep Cycle 12V-Series 24 size).  Our kits are easy to install with clear instructions and labeled wires with numbered plug-ends. Solar panels are mounted in aluminum anodized frames with sealed tempered glass, built for years of outdoor use.

 

We only recommend the 24V system (requires TWO deep-cycle marine batteries and black plastic cases- sold at Walmart, Costco, Sam's, Menards, Etc.) as the 12V system with only one battery is simply too slow for most customers. The 24V system provides a much faster lift motor speed for those running a direct-drive motor system.

 

 

Kits include: solar panel, universal adjustable panel-mounting bracket, pre-wired w/ 20' of wire & 3/8" terminals, post mount universal battery tray. Note: 20w 12v systems include a voltage controller. A 20w 24v systems does not need a controller and is therefore cheaper, not factoring the additional necessary battery. 

 

 

Recommended For Direct-Drive Motors:

20w 24V Solar Panel Kit with Panel Bracket & Canopy Mount Dual Canopy Tray-

$455.00 plus 6% tax

*Requires Two 12V Deep Cycle Marine- Series 24 Size Batteries & Plastic Storage Cases- NOT Included!- Can Be Found At Walmart, Sam's, Costco, Menards, Etc.*

 

 

 

SUPERIOR Universal Vertical Guide-Ons (HD-VGOs)

 

SUPERIOR HD Vertical Guide-Ons (HD-VGOs)

 

Our own design of universal vertical boat guides is a simple, effective way to guide and protect your boat into your boat lift/ hoist, while taking up the least amount of width for boats with a tight clearance. These are sold in a set of four 4' HD aluminum tubes with simple mounting brackets and 4' PVC roller-sleeves for easy PVC replacement over the years.

 

Some customers opt to use TWO SETS of four guides to line the side of the lift as well, one set will keep your boat off of the 4 corner posts of the lift, but will not prevent the bow from sticking out the side and hitting the lift frame or dock if you get REALLY crooked upon entry, hence the second set along the side of the cradle.

 

The vertical design ensures that the guides should make contact with your boat's rub rail first, unlike horizontal full-length guides often miss the rub rail and end up rubbing against and damaging the gel coat on your hull or snagging strakes on your pontoons of your boat if they are not properly adjusted, or if you hit waves while entering the lift. Due to the modular design, the individual components are easy to replace if you end up coming in too fast and bend or break one.

 

Universal mounting with the provided galvanized steel U-bolts, backing plates and Nylock nuts fits any brand of 2"x5" or 2"x6" cradle beams.

 

 

SUPERIOR HD Vertical Guide-Ons (Set of 4 Poles/ Brackets)- $399 plus 6% tax

SUPERIOR Universal Boat Guides & Boat Lift Step-Over

SUPERIOR (Mostly) Universal Boat Guides & Boat Lift Step

Our 12 ft. HORIZONTAL GUIDE-ONS come with U-bolt brackets that fit either a 2"x5" or 2"x6" cradle beam size on your existing boat lift, with slider tabs that bolt to the upright tubes, allowing you to adjust the position of the uprights based on your lift. Some lift brand designs do not allow for bolting on the side cradle due to interference with the winch box when the lift is cranked up, or possibly other features of the lift- this may require you to bolt them on the side to side portion of the cradle, which will make your opening for parking narrower and tougher to get the boat started, but safer once the boat is partially inside the lift. These are best for pontoons or aluminum boats, they will almost certainly damage the gel-coat on V-hull boats if you hit them, but the trade off is that the damage should be far less than what would happen if you hit the lift frame or poke through the side of the lift and hit the dock poles with no guides at all- vertical pole guides are safer for V-hull boats, but generally only protect the four corners of the lift and not down the full length if your boat gets crooked while halfway in.

 

Our BOAT LIFT STEP comes with the same U-bolt brackets that the side guides come with, and have two hole options which allow it to fit either a 2"x5" or a 2"x6" side cradle beam. The boat lift step WILL NOT WORK on Shore Station Brand lifts or any other brand which has a horizontal bar on the side of the lift frame itself- it requires a V-cut lift frame (the outer boat lift frame itself, not the cradle, like the photos above) on the dock side to avoid interference as the step travels up and down with the cradle. Not all V-side lift frames will work either, especially if your side frame diagonals making the V meet in the middle (like the lift with the dark gray Tracker fishing boat in the pictures above) instead of closer to the corner of the lift- you may have to face the step inward or mount on the inside of the cradle to get it to clear, which will put it closer to your boat! This is simply a MOSTLY universal option- look at the pictures and make your own judgment on whether it will work and how it will be oriented on your lift, and where that will line up with your boat.

 

The vertical mounting tubes measure 32" tall, and has 20" of space between the angled support gussets and the bottom of the tube, so theoretically you can have 12-13" of vertical adjustability depending on the size of your lift cradle. The TITAN gray composite tread is 1'x3' and provides a grippy surface for confident loading and unloading. These are great for putting narrow boats on wide lifts as well, helping to bridge the gap to the boat without having to offset the bunks to one side of the lift.

 

 

Sorry, due to outrageous shipping fees, we will not ship the Guides or Boat Lift Steps

 

SUPERIOR Poly/ Aluminum 12' Horizontal Boat Guide-Ons $537 plus 6% tax

 

SUPERIOR Boat Lift Step-Over (Aluminum Frame w/ Titan Composite Tread)  $299 plus 6% tax

 

 

Lift Loft- Boat Lift Canopy Storage

 

Looking for a convenient storage solution for your skis, boards, tubes or life jackets? The LIFT LOFT is the solution for you- a breathable mesh storage net which comes in two sizes- 96" - 108" width and 110" - 124" wide boat lift canopy. Comes with adjustable attachment straps.

 

Lift Loft Storage Net- Fits 96" to 108" Width Canopies- $109 plus tax

 

Lift Loft Storage Net- Fits 110-124" Width Canopies- $119.00 plus tax

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