USED BOAT LIFTS/ BOAT HOISTS

TO QUOTE A USED (OR NEW) LIFT FOR YOU, WE NEED TO KNOW:

TO QUOTE A BOAT LIFT FOR YOU, WE NEED TO KNOW:

-YOUR EXACT BOAT MODEL?:  We verify every single boat weight/ dimensions before quoting, so we must have the EXACT model and seating configuration/ trim package (generally designated by the 2-5 letters following the model and length- ie. there are a TON of trim options for each manufacturer and can be a HUGE weight variance between trim levels/models of the exact same length, so simply saying 23 ft. pontoon from brand X isn't enough. For example, we need 2018 Bennington 23 SLX performance tube pontoon with 150 hp or 2023 Bennington RX25 Quad Bench tritoon with fixed arch tower (25 RXFBA seating/trim) with ESP performance package and 450 hp Mercury Verado supercharged outboard, or 2021 Harris 230 Solstice CWDH tritoon w/ Max HP 327 tube/ toon package (triple 27") w/ 250 hp Yamaha outboard, etc.)

If you have an outboard engine, you'll have to add that weight separately & let us know if you included that in your prelim calculations to make sure they match our findings- MFG boat specs online almost never factor outboards into dry weight since the dealer can outfit it with a variety of HP sizes.

-Canopy?: If you want a canopy- canopies should be 2-4' longer than the true overall tip-to-tip length of the boat. For example, if you have a 22' pontoon/ tritoon, the stated length generally is the fenced area only and often can be 22'10" yet still called "22 ft", so it is critical that we have the EXACT model & trim package to look it up (or, if "Overall Length" or "OAL" is stated, that is WITHOUT the outboard); but typically a 22' pontoon is about 24-26 ft. true OAL with front/ rear deck, the toons & outboard (sometimes the transoms are inset and tuck the engine underneath the rear lounge or sits inset within the deck length, although most often they stick out well past the rear deck/ stated OAL), which requires a 26-28' canopy for a 22' pontoon/ tritoon (for example, many 24' tritoons require a 30 ft canopy, many 25 ft tritoons require 32' due to their true tip-to-tip length).

V-Hull boats with swim decks are generally similar, a V-hull boat listed at 24' is typically about 25.5-26.5 ft overall, which would require a 28' (or possibly 30' if close to 27' and depending on if you have a tower and will often have a very tall canopy height relative to the boat position), however SOME do include the swim deck in the stated model length (Yamaha jet boats for example).

-Lake Address?: WE NEED YOUR SPECIFIC ADDRESS! We look at each delivery address on Google Maps Satellite view prior to quoting to help determine delivery options, so we need more than just the lake name (don't worry, we don't mail advertisements!). We generally will not haul a used lift beyond a 2 hour radius or across multiple state lines; you are welcome to pick up from as far away as you would like with your own trailer at your own risk.  If we cannot drive our truck and specialized trailer through your yard to your shoreline unobstructed with a fully assembled lift (this requires semi-SIZED access and turning radius, but is not an actual semi- there are many instances where dump trucks have delivered sand to the lakefront, yet we are substantially larger and turning is significantly worse in comparison; pics showing your yard looking from the road to the lake and lake looking back toward the road help to identify any potential issues in advance), we'll need to know that as well to drop the lift elsewhere (lift would have to be dropped in the driveway or generally a nearby access lot or boat ramp to be barged in for additional $$$ and lead time).

Power Source?: If you want a motorized lift, we'll need to know if you'll need a solar kit & batteries for DC power, or if you have 110V AC, 20 Amp GFCI-protected power available within a maximum of 150 ft. of extension cord length (i.e. an 80 ft dock can easily require more than 150 ft. of cord depending on your outlet location).

We require that you come see any used lift in person and put down a non-refundable cash deposit (deposit will be determined by lift price, generally near 50% rounded up to the nearest even $1,000 amount) prior to scheduling delivery, otherwise are sold first come first serve.

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Used lift inventory moves fast and is always changing! Our inventory is not always limited to just what you see here, we try to keep the postings on here up to date, but inventory often moves too fast to keep up. However, if you came here looking for a used 6,000# lift with 28+ ft. canopy, sorry, but we'd bet money on the fact that you almost certainly won't find a used 6k lift anywhere, if you do it is generally abused/ suspicious and/or will cost nearly the same as new-like finding a car with 500 miles on it.

We also buy SW Michigan-area used boat lifts in excellent shape for cash, and pick them up hassle-free with our specialized trailer.

Contact us with specs AND pictures of your lift along with the location (must be in SW Michigan), brand, weight capacity and width, length of canopy to get an offer!

Please text or call Brent at 269-888-1419 Ext. 101 or email LakefrontExperts@gmail.com

Used Atlas 5,000 lb. 120" Inside-Width with 26 Ft. Gray Canopy & AC Motor

Atlas 5k Lift 5,000 lb. 120" inside- width boat lift set up currently for a V-hull boat with poly/aluminum bunks, Shore Station bow stop, 4 vertical guide poles which mount a pair of horizontal 14' glide rails with GRAY 26 ft canopy and 110V AC-powered Lift-Tech direct-drive motor w/ wired pendant remote, which hangs from canopy frame and key-based operation on motor.

Don't have GFCI- AC power available at the dock? Add $1,342 plus tax to swap the used AC motor for brand new LiftTech DCR motor with two wireless remotes and a 20W 24V Solar Kit. Buyer will need to separately purchase two 12V deep cycle marine series/size 24 batteries with 2 plastic storage cases at the store of their choice.

Have a pontoon or tritoon that fits? We'll remove the bow stop and add a second pair of bunks for pontoons for an additional $595 plus tax, or two new pairs of bunks for tritoons for an additional $1,190 plus tax.  

All used lifts are old as-is with no warranty.

$11,500 + Delivery or;

$13,853.22 Out the Door + Delivery For PONTOON Bunk Setup Conversion with Second Pair of V-Bunks Added (Bow Stop Removed) & Converted to DCR Motor w/ Solar Kit or;

$14,483.92 Out the Door + Delivery For TRITOON Bunk Setup Conversion with Second Pair of V-Bunks Added (Bow Stop Removed) & Converted to DCR Motor w/ Solar Kit

Used Shore Station 4,000 Lb. Capacity 108" Inside-Width w/ NEW 24 Ft Canopy & New Cover

Currently for a V-hull boat with carpeted-wood bunks, can add walk-on wooden side guides which are also in great shape for $250 additional if the beam-width of your boat is narrow enough to fit them. We can replace the carpeted bunks with brand new poly/aluminum bunks for $445 plus tax additional. Comes with basic motor stop (barely visible in pic).

All used lifts are old as-is with no warranty.

$5,200 with brand new 24' canopy frame/ brand new tan vinyl cover + Delivery

We do not rent our boat lift trailer since it legally requires wide load permits, a highly experienced driver, and requires a lot of carefully performed steps to operate the trailer safely. However, when we are slow and have some free time, we can potentially be hired to transport your existing or privately-purchased lift in SW Michigan (it is typically too costly to venture outside of SW MI). Our trailer only works on VERTICAL style lifts, at least 108" wide on the inside of the corner uprights, and will not work on cantilever style lifts since the framework blocks the trailer from pulling inside the lift. 

To be considered for transport, we require to be able to back up unobstructed through the yard with our truck and trailer (shown in pics, below) right to the lift and also drop the lift off wherever we can back up the truck and trailer (shoreline, if possible to drive through the yard unobstructed by fences, landscaping, TV/ phone/ powerlines, well heads, etc.).

We'll need to see pictures of the lift to verify compatibility with our trailer and also of the pickup and dropoff location- we usually have a decent idea if we'll be able to make it in/ out just from seeing a few pictures. If we can't drive through the yard, it is up to the customer to get it to the roadside or floated to a neighbor's or boat launch where we can back up, prior to our arrival, and it would get dropped wherever we can back up to on the receiving end.

Pricing starts at a $600 minimum for a round trip (including drive time to/ from my shop- the complete round trip, not just between the 2 locations) and 50% will automatically be charged if for some reason we arrive at the pickup location and cannot get to the lift based on obstructions other unforeseen circumstances which prevent us from backing up to the lift (flooded/ soft yard, steep hills, septic drain fields, etc).

Most lifts are just shy of 11' or 12' wide at the outside of the footplates or winch wheel, depending on the lift, and therefore require about 15' of space to drive through your yard if it is a relatively straight shot- more space required, especially with a canopy, when twists and turns are involved. If there is a canopy on the lift, it is up to the customer to lower the frame prior to transport and to ensure every nut, bolt and pin on the entire lift is secure- we do our absolute best while driving and treat it like our own, but we are not and will not be held responsible for any damaged overhanging trees, wires, fence gates, vibration damage, etc. or anything that rattles loose and falls off during transport. 

Text or Call Brent at 269-888-1419 Ext. 101- to check for availability and pricing- we'll need to know the pickup/ delivery address to quote!