Being a boat owner is all about enjoying your time on the water — but every boating enthusiast knows that the way you store your vessel when you aren’t using it is extremely important for its protection and preservation. That’s where a reliable boat lift comes into play.

When it comes to safely getting your boat on and off the water, you have a few options available. One of the most convenient and reliable options is a deck boat lift. Deck boat lifts (also called platform boat lifts) lift your boat using a platform that rises to sit flush with the surface of your dock, providing a versatile and convenient way to store and launch your boat.

The main advantages of a deck boat lift are:

• Convenience
• Safety
• Durability
• Environmental friendliness
• Accessibility

Let’s take a look at each of these advantages in more detail:

1. Convenience

In terms of convenience, platform boat lifts are a game-changer. Platform lifts make it easier than ever to board your boat and keep it well-maintained by eliminating the need to climb up and down a ladder, or having to maneuver from the dock to the boat.

Not only do deck lifts allow you to step directly on and off your vessel, but they also help keep your waterfront space neat and tidy. The seamless integration and unobtrusive design of a platform lift means you can enjoy all the functional convenience of a dependable boat lift without a large metal appliance cluttering your dock.

2. Safety

Another benefit of platform boat lifts is the way they embody safety in every aspect of their design. In particular, deck boat lifts provide a much safer means of embarking and disembarking your boat than many other kinds of lifts. Instead of climbing ladders and hopping over or ducking under metal beams, you can simply walk right on and off your vessel.

Of course, the materials used in your deck lift’s construction play a major role in how safe it is. At IMM Quality Boat Lifts, we go out of our way to build our boat lifts with your safety in mind. For instance, we use anti-slip decking panels for all our platform boat lifts to minimize the risk of injury from falls.

3. Durability

In addition to safety, our deck boat lifts are known for their exceptional durability. We build our deck lifts with sturdy aluminum frames that attach to the cradle of the lift. This robust construction style ensures that your platform boat lift is capable of standing up to both frequent use and unfavorable weather conditions.

Additionally, we use high-quality, heat-resistant panels for the decking surface of our platform boat lifts. These panels are available in a wide range of colors to suit your preference and match the rest of your dock or other waterfront features.

4. Environmental Friendliness

Deck boat lifts are not only beneficial to you as a boat owner, but also to your entire waterfront ecosystem — unlike some other types of boat lifts that can potentially disrupt aquatic life.

Our platform lifts are made specifically with environmental well-being in mind. We use an open grate design that allows sunlight and water to pass through freely, ensuring vegetation is able to thrive so that your waterfront remains healthy and vibrant. Plus, the open grate panel design makes it easy to raise and lower the lift in and out of the water without resistance.

5. Accessibility for Small Vessels

When you picture a boat lift, it’s usually a large vessel that comes to mind. While deck boat lifts do work very well for large boats, did you know that they’re also perfect for smaller vessels?

Owners of small watercraft like jet skis, canoes, and kayaks can benefit just as much from a deck boat lift as owners of large vessels can. For example, you can use a platform lift along with a remote control system to automatically lower or raise your small watercraft, allowing you to get on and off the water with ease.

Find Out More About IMM Quality Deck Boat Lifts

At IMM Quality Boat Lifts, we understand that every boat owner has unique requirements. We can custom-build your floating platform boat lift to fit any of our boat lift styles and capacities. We can even design tailor-made boat lift platforms for extremely large vessels like yachts.

Don’t miss out on the benefits of a platform lift for your boat. Contact us today to receive an estimate and be connected with a local boat lift dealer in your area.

Boat Lift Remote Control

As a boat owner, you understand the importance of convenience and efficiency when it comes to launching and docking your vessel. One way to streamline this process and enhance your boating experience is by adding a remote control to your boat lift. In this article, we will explore the numerous benefits of incorporating a remote control system into your boat lift, from increased convenience to improved safety and ease of use.

1. Protect Your Investment

After you launch your vessel, it is best practice to raise your bunks and cradles out of the water. This will limit the damage caused by corrosion, electrolysis, and marine growth. If your lift only has manual controls, you will need one person to use the boat lift controls as another person maneuvers the vessel off the lift. When you raise the bunks and cradles out of the water to protect them, once you return from your day of boating you will need the assistance of someone on shore to lower the lift so that you may dock. Even if you leave the cradles in the water, the tide may go out while you are away, requiring the assistance of someone on shore to lower the lift so that you may dock.

2. Effortless Control from a Distance

One of the primary advantages of a boat lift remote control is the ability to control its operation from a distance. No longer do you need to manually operate the lift or rely on someone else’s assistance during docking. With the click of a button, you can effortlessly raise or lower your boat lift from the helm of your boat or even from the shore. The ability to make the launch and retrieval process a one-man operation saves you valuable time and effort. This also reduces the risk of accidents, such as collisions with the dock or other boats, and minimizes the chances of injuries to you or your passengers.

3. Enhanced Safety and Security

Safety should always be a top priority when it comes to boating. A remote control for your boat lift adds an extra layer of security to the system. You can lock the manual control box with the access door closed. This can prevent the accidental operation of the boat lift by curious children. Not only does this prevent someone from using your boat lift while you are away, but you can still operate the boat lift using the remote control with the door closed.

You can padlock the lift control box closed to prevent unauthorized use.

4. User-Friendly Interface

Remote control systems for boat lifts are designed to be user-friendly and intuitive. They often feature clear and simple interfaces that make operation a breeze, even for those who are not technologically inclined. The toggle switches or buttons on the membrane panel are labeled clearly, providing easy access to all the necessary functions. This ensures that anyone, regardless of their experience level, can operate the boat lift with ease.

The GEM Remotes membrane control panel.

5. Customizable Programming

Modern remote control systems for boat lifts often come with customizable programming options. You may install rotary limit switches on your boat lift top beams. The limit switches allow you to set the minimum and maximum bunk heights for the boat lift. This is a valuable safety feature that prevents you from bottoming out the cradles on the seabed or running the lift up too high, causing damage to the top beams. Using the Auto-run feature, a single press of the remote control button will raise your lift to the height of the upper limit or lower it to the level of the lower limit. The remote control’s programmable features give you the flexibility to tailor the lift’s behavior to your requirements.

6. Increased Convenience and Efficiency

Gone are the days of manually operating your boat lift and waiting for it to reach the desired position. Adding a remote control to your boat lift significantly increases convenience and efficiency. With just a few clicks, you can raise or lower your boat effortlessly, saving you time and making the entire process more streamlined. This allows you to maximize your time on the water and enjoy your boating adventures to the fullest.

7. Compatibility and Integration

Remote control systems for boat lifts are typically designed to be compatible with a wide range of boat lift models and brands. Whether you have a vertical lift, elevator lift, cantilever lift, or hydraulic lift, there is likely a remote control system available that can be seamlessly integrated into your existing setup. You can also integrate your dock lights or boat garage door into the boat lift control system. Then the auxiliary button on the remote control can turn on the dock lights or open the boat garage door. This compatibility ensures that you can enjoy the benefits of a remote control regardless of the type of boat lift you own or the features you have at your dock.

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Conclusion:

Adding a remote control system to your boat lift is a game-changer when it comes to convenience, safety, and efficiency. The ability to operate your boat lift from a distance, customizable programming options, and user-friendly interfaces all contribute to an enhanced boating experience. With a remote control, you can effortlessly raise and lower your boat, saving time and effort while ensuring the safety of your vessel. So, if you’re looking to simplify your boating routine and take your enjoyment to new heights, consider adding a remote control to your boat lift today. Your future self will thank you for it!

If you need help choosing the best boat lift or accessory for your requirements, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Would you like to buy a set of professional tools without paying full price? From Saturday, September 3 to Friday, September 9, Florida marine contractors, boat owners, mechanics and hobbyists can score state-wide tax savings on a variety of tools that are commonly used by skilled trade workers. This sales tax holiday was established by the Florida Legislature in 2021 to support Florida residents and businesses.

For most tools, a specified amount has been set by the Florida Legislature per item or category of item. Retail stores will not collect state sales tax until the retail price exceeds this specified amount. Then, the stores will only tax the portion of your purchase that exceeds the legislature’s set threshold. However, the sales tax holiday does not include rentals of eligible items or sales that occur within a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.

Click here to view the complete list of eligible tools and criteria from the State of Florida.

And if your summer plans include less shopping and more boating, we’d love to do the heavy lifting to help you get your family on the water as easily and quickly as possible. Request a quote for your custom boat lift today!

READ MORE: Get Back to Doing What You Love Most with IMM Quality Boat Lifts

IMM Quality Boat Lifts would like to take the opportunity to highlight some incredible work by one of our preferred partners, Williamson Bros Marine Construction.

Headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, Williamson Bros Marine Construction has specialized in building custom docks, seawalls and tiki huts since 1996. Built on four generations of marine construction expertise, this family-run business has grown into one of Southwest Florida’s premiere companies.

Much like IMM Quality Boat Lifts, the Williamson brothers have built their reputation and business with a commitment to exceptional customer service and old-world craftsmanship. They will design your dream project from scratch, with your needs and goals in mind.

These shared values have allowed a partnership between IMM Quality Boat Lifts and Williamson Bros Marine Construction to flourish. The recent installation of a custom boat lift for a specialized Sherp vehicle highlights how our two companies work together to create solutions for any custom marine construction project.

Engineering a Custom Boat Lift Installation

Recently, one of the Williamson Bros’ clients came to them with an unusual custom request. He had recently purchased an Argo Sherp Pro XT. The Sherp was originally designed to be a rescue vehicle for use in the Himalayan mountains. It can easily transition between water and land. The Sherp’s 71-inch tubeless tires provide more than enough buoyancy for the Sherp to float and function as four paddlewheels that power the Sherp across open water. The capabilities of this amphibious utility vehicle allow it to navigate the most difficult terrain anywhere on Earth.

Our client brought a grand vision for this custom boat lift project. Fitted with all the creature comforts, including a grill, and with seating for eight, he intends to use the Sherp to transport his family through the waterways of Cape Coral. He can drive onto land anywhere they like to have a picnic or enjoy the coastal environment.

However, he simply did not want to tie up the Sherp to his dock. He worried about the effects that constant submersion in saltwater would have on its components. What if someone untied the lines and simply floated the Sherp away? Obviously, he needed the safety and security of a boat lift.

Custom Boat Lift Installation with Williamson Bros Marine Construction

IMM Quality Boat Lifts and the Williamson Bros partnered together to tackle multiple challenges that arose during the project.

The first hurdle to overcome revolved around modifying a standard boat lift to handle the rolling load of the Sherp as it drives onto the lift from land. Obviously, it made sense to deck over the cradles to provide a drivable surface. But how would we prevent the decked platform from swinging away from the seawall, as the Sherp tried to drive onto it?

Most boat lift companies can only offer fixed cookie-cutter designs, because they do not have the manufacturing capabilities to make their own boat lift parts. However, IMM Quality’s factories can make any structural part that our engineers design, thanks to our advanced manufacturing process. As a result, IMM Quality Boat Lifts had the ability to custom-engineer and manufacture a solution that delivers a superior product design for our client.

Our solution involved extending the lift’s top beams so that they were cantilevered past the support pilings. That way, the lift cables would hang as close to the seawall as possible (see layout figure below). This wider installation of the cables would limit the amount of swing.

Figure of Lift Layout

Furthermore, if the cable “drop” was located at the standard installation position, there would be several feet of decked platform between the seawall and cable. The Sherp would push down on this overhanging platform, creating a lever force centered on the cable. This could cause the platform to tip up, like a seesaw.

By installing the cable “drop” as close to the sea wall as possible, we eliminated the possibility of the platform tipping. Finally, we designed special platform guides that rode the pilings as the lift goes up and down. These guides further limit the decked platform from shifting around.

The second hurdle that we had to overcome was how to safely lift the weight of the Sherp. The lift cradle beams had to be framed with additional aluminum to support the Sherp’s weight. And, it had to be done in a way that the deck’s Thru-Flow panels could be installed securely.

With an in-house engineering and design team, this was an easy task for IMM Quality Boat Lifts. Look at this engineer’s drawing of the 7-foot by 20-foot decked platform to see how we resolved the issue.

Engineered Drawing of the 7-Foot by 20-Foot Platform

Finally, we had to design bunks to lift the Sherp without damaging the vehicle. The client wanted the bunks so that the lift would take the weight off the tires. That way, they could be deflated to extend the life of the tires.

Custom Boat Lift Installation with IMM Quality Boat Lifts & Williamson Bros

After the design and manufacturing of any custom boat lift is complete, the final critical piece of the puzzle is the lift installation. Poor installation negates the safety and reliability of your lift, while proper installation ensures years of use from your investment. It’s why IMM Quality Boat Lifts is grateful to partner with qualified installation professionals like Williamson Bros Marine Construction.

Williamson Bros deploys highly knowledgeable crews with decades of experience to work on each boat lift installation project. You can clearly see the crew’s attention to detail and the quality of their craftmanship in the pictures and video shared above. Their tremendous experience is invaluable with custom lift installations.

Why? Sometimes what looks good on paper doesn’t work in the real world. The practical, hands-on experience that Williamson Bros brings to the job allows them to make design alterations while in the field, if something doesn’t match up perfectly or meet the homeowner’s expectations.

As you can see from the finished product, the partnership between IMM Quality Boat Lifts and Williamson Bros Marine Construction delivered excellent results for our client.

When you combine world-class engineering, state-of-the-art manufacturing and decades of top-quality marine construction experience, great things will happen. If you have a dream that you would like to see turned into reality, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Feeling inspired by this feat of design, engineering and manufacturing? Complete our CONTACT FORM or REQUEST A QUOTE and IMM Quality Boat Lifts will give you a call! To reach the Williamson Bros to schedule your boat lift installation, please call 1-844-WB-BUILT or go online to request a quote.

READ MORE: Check out this custom Superlift installation at a Cape Coral waterfront home!

Some people feel the need to go fast. Super fast.

For boaters who are ready to take their game to a whole new level, the Superlift by IMM Quality Boat Lifts is the fastest boat lift for sale on the market. Our Superlift can safely and quietly raise million-dollar yachts from the water at the mere touch of a button!

We believe the Superlift is the finest industrial-duty boat lift in service. Our accomplished engineering team has developed next-level design innovations that transform and improve the functionality of our Superlift drive. It has revolutionized the boat lift industry.

This is due to the cycloidal reducers in the boat lift drive, an engineering marvel that renders obsolete the traditional worm drives in our competitors’ designs. These incredible cycloidal reducers function as a type of gearless drive system.

By using cycloidal reducers to enhance the capability of our Superlift boat lift drive, IMM Quality Boat Lifts is able to minimize contact stress and deliver precise lifting action with zero backlash. Energy efficient and whisper quiet, cycloidal reducers also experience minimal wear. To understand the science behind the Superlift drive’s cycloidal reducers, and why they work better than most competing gear boxes, check out this blog post.

This translates to a much longer service life with tremendous energy savings – and better value for your investment. Nothing can touch the performance of our Superlift as the fastest four-post boat lift for sale in the industry. IMM Quality Boat Lifts is so confident in the Superlift’s cycloidal reducers that we offer a lifetime warranty for each Superlift drive!

Our Superlift Is the Most Dependable Boat Lift for Sale

But, going fast isn’t the only area where the Superlift outperforms other boat lift products for sale. Because the Superlift was engineered for industrial duty, it is meant to run all day, every day. As a result, the performance of the Superlift’s drive system is so strong and dependable that IMM Quality Boat Lifts has never experienced a single failure in the history of our Superlifts. Not one single failure.

The Superlift pictured here features kicked custom-designed cradles that accommodate this Nor-Tech 450 Sport at a dock with low water depth. One of our preferred partners, Williamson Bros Marine Construction, delivered the professional, high-quality installation for this Superlift in Cape Coral, Florida.

When only the absolute best will do, the Superlift is your only choice. This superior boat lift is the perfect combination of beauty, speed and power. It’s built to last a lifetime!

Feeling inspired by this feat of design, engineering and manufacturing? Let us create the lift you deserve. Complete our CONTACT FORM or REQUEST A QUOTE and we’ll give you a call!

IMM Quality Boat Lifts ^TM manufactures the world’s best boat lifts – and the news is out! Our well-appointed facilities in Fort Myers, Florida, buzz with daily activity. We have an expertly trained team of more than 40 designers, engineers and manufacturers. Each year, we ship more than 2,000 American-made boat lifts across the country and throughout the world.

During the past five years, we’ve made headlines globally and experienced a marked increase in consumer demand for our safe, maintenance-free boat lifts. As a result, IMM Quality Boat Lifts has invested more than $3 million into new equipment, factory improvements and facility space. That allows us to grow and expand our business capabilities while prioritizing a safe environment for our employees.

But what actually makes our boat lifts better than the rest? It’s simple: IMM Quality Boat Lifts manufactures all the structural parts that go into our boat lifts. That means we can approach any project, or any client’s vision for custom design, with complete freedom. We never take a “one-size-fits-all” mentality.  

You’ll never catch us cobbling together pre-made, commercially available parts to make a product that’s the “best of what’s available,” under any circumstances. Boat lifts cobbled together from existing parts always sacrifice performance, durability and safety. Instead, our advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities give us tremendous flexibility to design and create any part needed to assemble a precise, custom-manufactured boat lift with specialized capacity or enhanced accessibility. No one else has that capability.  

Engineering the World’s Best Boat Lifts  

To accomplish this, IMM Quality Boat Lifts deploys a refined engineering process for the highest quality boat lift products for sale in the industry.

• Aluminum Delivery
• Cutting
• Machining
• Welding
• Assembly
• Shipping

Our facility setup provides our manufacturing team with the same resources as national automotive and aerospace companies that produce highly refined products for travel and space exploration. Similarly, our patented technologies and designs outperform the competition and cannot be purchased elsewhere.

Our exceptional attention to detail along every step of this process is why many of our original boat lift products are still in operation after over 40 years of consumer use!

Step #1: Marine-Grade Aluminum Delivery  

It all begins when a shipment of marine-grade aluminum arrives at our production facility in Fort Myers, Florida. We use only aluminum for our boat lifts. That’s because a fundamental property of aluminum is that it only oxidizes on the surface. Comparatively, steel and iron will rust all the way through. Therefore, aluminum retains its structural integrity in situations where steel and iron would fail.

Galvanized steel is coated with zinc to limit its oxidation. Unfortunately, the zinc coating is easily scraped off during transport, which can quickly lead to rust. Some competitors use materials like galvanized steel to craft components in their boat lifts. In some cases, those products may already be rusting upon delivery! How long will these products last before they fail?

Salt water is especially harsh on lesser materials, which can degrade the performance and longevity of your boat lift. That’s why IMM Quality Boat Lifts only uses the best materials: marine-grade aluminum and stainless steel. Only marine-grade aluminum or stainless steel can stand the test of time. These best-in-class materials ensure our customers gain a lifetime of use from their boat lift purchase.

Step #2: Cutting Boat Lift Parts  

Our engineers design each lift using the industry’s most modern computer-aided design (CAD) software. We carefully review our designs using materials stress-analysis testing software. We also extensively test the designs at our facility before any product is approved for sale.

Although we’re confident in our designs, we still send them to outside engineering firms for review. Their engineers will independently analyze our designs and provide signed and sealed copies of our engineering specifications. These documents can be used during the permitting process to legally certify that our products exceed Florida’s current building code, the most rigorous marine construction code in the nation.

Once it is time to build a boat lift, we generate a work order. This document contains all engineered drawings and instructions to manufacture every part of a lift. Before making the first cut, our production manager carefully reviews specifications for each boat lift while ensuring we have the necessary materials on hand.

After the materials arrive, each piece of aluminum must be cut into the right size before machining the parts. Our CAD designs are converted into computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files. Those files are then imported into computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. With the CAM files loaded, our CNC auto-saws quickly cut the stock aluminum material into the correct pieces.

Taking this computer-guided approach to engineering streamlines an otherwise time-consuming manufacturing process. It allows IMM Quality Boat Lifts to keep up with increased demand for the world’s best boat lift products!

Additionally, taking a computer-guided approach to our engineering process allows our team to consistently produce precision-cut boat lift parts. No matter how diverse or customized the design specifications may be, we can cut even the smallest parts with confidence. That ultimately shows in the quality of our products!

Step #3: Machining Boat Lift Parts 

Once the raw materials are cut down to size, the next step is machining. Using 3D modeling software, we complete manufacturing with our fully computerized CNC machines, which guarantee precision and quality. The following series of photos and videos show the production of a gearbox mount plate, from engineered drawing to fully machined part.

Here is an engineering schematic of a mount bracket designed to attach the gearbox to the top beam of IMM Quality’s 32-40K Platinum boat lifts.

As they say, measure twice, cut once! In the video below, you will see the CNC machine’s probe determines the exact location of the aluminum blank before starting to cut.

Next, the CNC mill makes a perfectly flat surface for the part.

Then, it’s time to cut the aluminum part down to the engineer’s specifications.

Finally, this next video shows the CNC mill forming threads within the gearbox mount bracket for screwing in bolts.

The surface texture seen in this before-and-after photo is deliberate.

While the machine could create a perfectly flat face for the aluminum, a ridged surface provides friction and helps prevent the part from slipping under high torque. It’s just one more example of the innovative improvements that set IMM Quality Boat Lifts apart from competitors. This is thanks to extensive manufacturing capabilities that allow us to design, engineer and manufacture all components for our boat lift products at our own facilities!

IMM Quality Boat Lifts uses the best equipment and technologies available to manufacture the highest quality boat lift parts, such as the modern software suite that designs our products and runs the CNC machines.

• CNC auto-saws
• CNC vertical mills
• CNC horizontal mills
• CNC routers
• CNC lathes
• CNC plasma cutters
• CNC iron workers
• CNC punch presses
• Hydraulic presses
• Hydraulic breaks
• Hydraulic shears
• Hydraulic pipe and tube benders
• Drill centers with sliding presses on linear rails

For example, one boat lift design might call for the use of a CNC vertical mill to drill holes for future assembly. For another, a turn on the lathe might be needed to finish the creation of a boat lift’s new pulleys or cable winders. The result is meticulously precise, reliable boat lift parts that are ready for welding.

Step #4: Welding the World’s Best Boat Lifts  

While some parts are ready for assembly directly after machining, other parts are combined into a larger construct. Generally, we only bolt together those parts that require adjustability. For example, bunk brackets are bolted to cradles so that the spacing of the bunks can be adjusted in the field. Otherwise, we weld our parts together to create a rigid unibody construction.

Quality welding begins with the best equipment. For stainless-steel parts like the pile mount strap, we have dedicated Millermatic 255 MIG welders. For all the aluminum parts, we have dedicated Miller systems with XR-Alumafeed guns and AlumaPower 450 machines. Both systems have push-pull guns with synergic-pulsed MIG welding. This type of welding increases ease of use and achieves “stacked dimes” on every weld.

Our primary welding department is spacious enough for six welders to work simultaneously to keep up with high production demands. Even more important than the equipment and workspace, all our welders are American Welding Society-certified tradesmen with more than 100 years of combined experience. Once our experts complete the welds, they are cleaned and inspected to make sure they meet IMM Quality Boat Lifts’ quality control standards.

This video demonstrates the precision welding of a bearing block to the stepped channel for one of IMM Quality’s boat lifts.

Step #5: Assembly

Now that precision-cut pieces of marine-grade aluminum have been welded and machined into final form, it’s time for assembly.

We have three separate areas where our team assembles the top beams, cradles and bunks. We even purchased and installed a specialized crane lift. This makes it easier for our staff to transfer heavy parts across the factory while assembling shipments.

To prepare the top beams, our staff:

• Install the drive pipe and the drive system with gearboxes and motors.
• Pre-wind the stainless steel cable.
• Install the cover over the drive system.

Many people are surprised at how competitors often deliver the lift un-assembled, relying on the installer to correctly assemble the gearbox and electric motors into their top beams!

To assemble the cradle beams, we pre-install the pulleys, wedge-lock cable adjusting mechanism, guide-post brackets and bunk brackets. A bunk system appropriate to your boat’s hull design is made to order. Rest assured: There will be no top-side rivets to scratch your hull on our bunks!

Once assembly is complete, our shop manager inspects each order for accuracy. Then, our expert team carefully wraps and bundles all boat lift components for delivery, including the top beam, cradles and bunks. We also include any additional accessories along with straightforward installation instructions.

Although the pandemic created many challenges for manufacturers, IMM Quality Boat Lifts has successfully grown our very own fleet of delivery trucks. We now have a grand total of eight trucks. This allows us to make deliveries across the United States and Canada, satisfying North America’s increased demand for the world’s best boat lift products.

Today, IMM Quality Boat Lifts is ideally situated to deliver our shipments to any port in the world. This economy of scale keeps our delivery costs low while the cost of shipping freight continues to skyrocket.

Buy the World’s Best Boat Lifts from IMM Quality

After reviewing our engineering process, it’s clear that IMM Quality Boat Lifts manufactures the world’s best boat lifts. As we continue to innovate and improve upon our industry’s best boat lift products, IMM Quality remains focused on safety, quality and performance. Meanwhile, we still provide exceptional value with every purchase.

Our expert engineering team is always available to consult with clients on custom design projects. We love a challenge and look forward to meeting your boat lift needs in the years to come.

Learn more about IMM Quality Boat Lifts  or explore our product lines on our website. Complete our CONTACT FORM or REQUEST A QUOTE and we’ll give you a call! 

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The High-Speed Alumavator Boat Lift 

There was once a time when families shared a single car, and it was the norm to park in the driveway or on the street. As the years passed, many families began investing in a second car.  People soon discovered the benefits and convenience of owning a home with an attached garage.

This same trend is starting to take place in the boating community. It started in regions with colder climates, where protecting your boat with an enclosed garage made a lot of sense. Now, boat garages have become popular among homeowners in Southern Florida.

In fact, IMM Quality Boat Lifts is currently putting the final touches on the installation of two Superlifts into a boat garage in Cape Trafalgar on Marco Island. We wanted to share some pictures of the dual boat lift installation process in action.

The vision for this project came from the homeowners, who wanted two independent deck lifts for their watercraft. The photograph above shows the installation of top beams for both Superlifts. One platform lift would be used with their Intrepid 410 Evolution, while the second platform would accommodate their Zodiac and Novurania ridged inflatable boats along with their jet skis and other personal watercraft.

In total, there is more than 1,500 square feet of platform for our lifts to handle. Working in consultation with the couple’s architect and home builder, our engineers designed a superior support structure for the two separate 44,000-pound Superlift boat lifts.

As shown above, the builder used a combination of portable winches and the lift cables during the installation of the cradle beams and deck support beams.

In this photo, you can see that there is an I-beam installed between the two lift cradles. It will support the keel of the Intrepid 410 boat. The I-beams that support the decking have been installed. Work is still underway on the installation of the cross beam supports for the decking.

This picture showcases the installation and wiring of the two GEM GR4A control boxes. Both Superlift boat lifts have limit switches with auto-stop at all four corners. This allows the platform to self-level at the top and bottom. Input power to the lifts was 3-phase 240 volts.

In the photo above, you can clearly see how each lift can operate independently of the other. The picture displays the keel beam and stanchion pad bunking system for the Intrepid 410. Both Superlifts have been decked with picture framing.

The photo above shows how closely the decked platform aligns with the poured concrete boat garage slip.

This view looks from the water, through the boat garage and towards the street. The bunking on the deck shown on the left accommodates the ridged inflatable boats and personal watercraft. The house sits on top of the garages, with a U-shaped driveway. Not shown in this picture, the garage for the cars is located to the left.

The end of the lift has a lowered stern platform to safely accommodate the Intrepid’s motors during docking.

This image shows the view from the driveway, looking through the boat garage and out to the water. Here, the Intrepid 410 boat is bunked with both Superlifts in the raised position.

Finally, it’s time to put the finishing touches on, including a nice new coat of paint for the boat garage. Rather than the Intrepid boat, a center console regulator is located on the Superlift. This photo shows the boat garage door nearly closed, and you can see the bunks for the ridged inflatable boats tipped down. The bunk system has tilting brackets that allow these bunks to fold down and accommodate a deck insert. This lets the homeowner enjoy one seamless, flat deck surface when the ridged inflatable boats are not on the lift.

It doesn’t take much imagination to see how nice having a home with a boat garage would be! In the photo above, you can see the Regulater boat on one lift and the Novurania on the other, with the boat garage door open.

The secret about boat garages is out! In fact, IMM Quality Boat Lifts already has a third boat garage on Marco Island under construction. This Marco Island project uses one of our amazing Titan Yacht Lifts. We will share photos from this new boat garage in the future as progress continues.

Want a Boat Garage of Your Own? Contact IMM Quality Boat Lifts Today!

Feeling inspired by this feat of design, engineering and manufacturing? If you can picture yourself with an incredible boat garage system like this, please contact our sales staff. Complete our contact form or request a quote, and we’ll take great care of you!

READ MORE: The High-Speed Alumavator Boat Lift by IMM Quality