If you are looking to have a boat lift installed on your waterfront property, you would be remiss if you did not consider aluminum boat lift construction. There are many advantages to using aluminum over galvanized steel for your boat lift. Although aluminum construction can be more expensive, it is also likely to be much more durable and low-maintenance. Consider these advantages of aluminum construction for boat lifts.
Lighter Construction
Aluminum is much lighter than steel, which means that it puts less strain on the gears, pulleys, mechanisms, cables, and other hardware related to the construction. We use greaseable stainless steel pulleys and hardware for your aluminum boat lift, which can easily stand up to the weight of the lighter aluminum. This means less maintenance and fewer associated costs with the upkeep of your boat lift for many years.
Saltwater Submersion
Using aluminum for the boat lift is much better than steel due to the effects of salt water on the metal. Saltwater can erode steel over time, causing the boat lift to need replacement sooner. Aluminum resists this erosion, and it withstands the repeated submersion into salt water. This makes them more durable and longer lasting than their steel counterparts.
Durable and Long-Lasting
While you may need to replace the occasional cable or pulley, an aluminum boat lift will easily last more than 30 years. Steel boat lifts cannot stand up to this test of time because they eventually rust and become unsafe and ineffective. Even though the aluminum is more expensive, you will spend less money and effort overall due to the durability.
If you are ready to upgrade to an aluminum boat lift, contact us today for more information. We are experts in the aluminum construction of boat lifts that last for decades.