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Sunday, November 23, 2008

You, Your Family, And Pontoon Boats


Spending the day with your family is important, and something that everyone needs to set aside time to do. However, it's hard to come up with fun actives that everyone in your family is going to enjoy.

Pontoon Boat
photo by partypontoons.com.au

As it turns out, boating is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States of America. People are saving up their money so that they can get a boat to take their family out on. If you are going to take your family out on a boat, there is no better choice than a Pontoon Boat. Everyone loves boating, and this is why it's the perfect way to spend time with your whole family.

Growing up, my family had a Pontoon boat, and it brings back a lot of good memories for me. Nothing beats the whole family spending the whole day out there on the lake, laughing and having a good time. If you would like to help your kids build these kinds of memories, the easiest way to do that is using a Pontoon boat. Memories like these are said to be very important for kids as they grow up. As it turns out, doctors say that good memories can help your child to succeed in life. I know that work and school makes it hard to fit in quality time with the family. Then when you finally do have a day off, you want to be able to do something that is fun, but relaxing at the same time. Well, instead of sitting in front of the TV like a bump on a log, you should head off to the lake with your Pontoon boat.


Fish Pontoon Boat

Now, if you have never seen a Pontoon boat, they come in all different shapes and sizes. However, one thing remains the same in all Pontoon boats, they usually have very open decks. This is so you can take the boat out to the middle of the lake and be able to move freely about the boat. Depending on the size of the Pontoon boat, you can get a lot of different things put on it. A lot of them have full galleries, grills, bars, and even entertainment centers. It is like having your own floating deck out on the lake. Due to the fact that Pontoon boats are usually loaded with lots of people and different things, they usually do not go very fast. However, that is perfect for taking your family out on. Remember you are not getting this boat to race people, you are using it to have a nice relaxing day out on the lake.

Having a family boat is a good idea. Of course, it seems that way too often people choose the wrong kind of family boats to buy. Instead of getting something like a Pontoon boat, they go out and get a speed boat. Sure this is fun to drive, however, it's hard to take the whole family out on it. Also, it's hard to go out and stay the whole day on the lake in one of those. If you are looking for a boat that is going to give you and your family the freedom that you want, you have to go with a Pontoon boat. It's the best choice for all families. However, do not get me wrong. Because a lot of Pontoon boats can have entertainment centers on them, this makes the Pontoon the perfect party boat. Think of how fun it would be to watch some football while you float around the lake with a nice ice cold drink.
Thursday, November 20, 2008

Listing for Boating Gear: Boat Hoists, Davits Boat Lifts company


Listings for Boating Gear: used boat lift, davits boat hois, boat lift motor etc.

Company name AdressPhones
Brower SystemsCosta Mesa CA949-722-6281
California Boat Lift SalesDiscovery Bay CA925-360-5438



Dock Doctor, TheDaytona Beach DL386-255 -7111



Ace Boat Hoist/Florida BoatliftsTampa FL813-873-1614
All Boat Lift PartsCape Coral FL239-340-4780
All Power Marine Boatlifts & DocksPompano Beach FL954-942-5559
Beachcomber FiberglassStuart FL561-283-0200
Boat Float LLCBoca Raton FL866-262-8356
Bob's Machine Shop, Inc.Ruskin FL800-966-3493
Boca Dock & SeawallBoca Raton FL561-570-8572
Cay Marine ServiceFort Lauderdale FL954-764-5088
Davit MasterClearwater FL813-573-4414
Deco Power Lift IncSafety Harbor FL727-736-4529
W.E. Johnson Equipment Co.West Palm Beach FL561-582-4804
Wells Marine Stainless Fabrication Inc.Pompano Beach FL954-975-8288
East Coast BoatliftsOakland Park FL954-772-6810
Envirocare Docks & LiftsPort Orange FL386-322-8669
Geotechnical Marine Corp.Medley FL305-863-8680
Florida Marine Tanks, Inc.Miami FL305-620-9030
Golden Boat LiftsFt. Myers FL888-909-5438
Florida Rigging & HydraulicsRiviera Beach FL561-863-7444
EZ Dock FloridaEnglewood FL800-654-8168
Hurricane Boat LiftsStuart FL561-781-2556
Hydro Dock International Inc.Opa Locka FL305-944-6300
IMM Boatlifts Inc.Fort Myers FL941-454-7020
Inflatable XpertsFort Lauderdale FL800-615-2844
Izerwaren, Inc.Fort Lauderdale FL954-763-6686
Gregg Lift TrucksJacksonville Beach FL904-608-0580
Jet Dock Systems, Inc.Ft. Lauderdale FL800-538-3625
Lift & Davit Company Inc.Stuart FL866-854-5438
Low Profile Boat Lifts, Inc.Tequesta FL888-280-5438
MarineCo SuppliersCape Coral FL888-394-4556
Marine Warehouse InternationalMiami Beach FL888-732-2676
MarQuiptPompano Beach FL954-957-8333
MarTek DavitsSt. Petersburg FL727-686-5020
Mobile Marine ServicesOzona Fl727-938-1800
Nautical StructuresLargo FL727-541-6664
Outrigger Boat Lifts Inc.Port St. Lucie FL561-336-8044
Pipewelders Marine, Inc.Fort Lauderdale FL954-587-8400
Quality Aluminum BoatliftsPensacola FL850-437-0956
Quality Boat Lifts, Inc.Ft. Myers FL800-545-5603
PowerDavits Div. of Ultimate Die CorpTampa FL888-357-8397
Quick Lift, Inc.Miami FL800-737-9302
S.E. Custom Lift SystemsPompano Beach FL954-941-8090
Synergy Specialty ProductsClearwater FL813-535-1145
TLC - The Lift CompanyOrlando FL407-295-5999
TNT Marine Equipment, Inc.Miami FL305-688-5438
Twice As Nice BoatliftsOakland Park FL954-410-0357
UMT Marine Inc.Dania Beach FL888-920-6968
Viking Life Saving Equipment, Inc.Miami FL305-374-5115
Water VenturesPort Richey FL727-849-1592
Zeppelin Marine, Inc.Jupiter FL561-747-0511



Lakemont Hoist and WeldingWiley GA706-782-1842
Poly Lift of the SouthLilburn GA770-889-6520



Hydro HoistRolling Meadows IL847-806-6300



Aqua-matic Boat Lift Remote ControlsLenexa KS800-980-9456



Lunmar Boat LiftsLake Charles LA800-965-8544
A & B Boat Lift CoBaton Rouge, LA504-926-6332



Edson CorpNew Bedford MA508-995-9711
Martin Walter CompanyNorwell MA781-878-1216



Boat Lifts UnlimitedDeale MD800-268-5911
J.B. Marine / Up & Out Boat LiftsPasadena MD410-437-9995



Great Lakes Docks & DecksAlgonac MI800-292-3625
Hurley Marine LLCEscanaba MI906-786-6167
Shore-Mate Inc.Rockford MI616-866-7425
Waterfront Dock ServicesRichland MI269-629-0292



Hewitt Lifts and Roll-A-DockNicollet MN507-225-3421
Roll-N-Go Inc.Prior Lake, MN866-876-5548
ShoreMaster, Inc.Fergus Falls MN800-328-8945
St. Croix Marine Products, Inc.Bloomington MN952-858-8393



Firstmate Boat Hoist Remote ControlOsage Beach MO877-615-5500
Galva-Foam Marine IndustriesCamdenton MO800-346-3323
Hydro Systems Inc.Sunrise Beach MO573-374-6545



Custom Marine Fabrication, Inc.New Bern NC252-638-2920
Tide Tamer Boat Lifts IndustryHookerton NC800-325-1116



Monarch Moor WhipsNormandy Beach NJ732-244-4584



Acme Marine Hoist Inc.Bayport NY631-472-3030



Don Parsons MarinaVermilion OH440-967-7910
Erie Industries Inc.Bellevue OH419-483-3840



Four Star NorthwestEugene OR541-607-1037
HydroHoist Boat LiftsClaremore OK800-825-3379



Boatlift SystemsVictoria Harbour ON800-598-0053



Jatco MarineWarwick RI401-828-5590



Polylift BoatliftMonterey TN931-498-4577
Wrights Marine and Pickwick Boat LiftsPickwick TN901-689-5676



Boat Hoist USALongview TX800-259-8715
Boat Lift DistributorsHouston TX800-657-9998



Universal Marine Lift Inc.Rockville VA804-749-4671



DLH MarineCedarburg WI414-840-1237
Marine Travelift, Inc.Sturgeon Bay WI920-743-6202
Nick Jackson Company Inc.Redmond WA425-481-1381
Roskelley/Olsson Mfg.Seattle WA206-767-0505
Sunstream Corp.Renton WA888-786-5438


Other countries
Mechanical LloydAccra Ghana Ghana233-243-86848
Ned-Deck Marine BVBarneveld Netherlands 31-0-342-422-105
Ocean Marine Systems Ltd.Richmond BC Canada800-883-2848
Sea Wise Marine 2001 Inc.Delta BC Canada604-946-0551
Opacmare SRLTurin Italy39-011-9032500





Full listing: http://www.charternet.com/greatgear/n8.html
Thursday, June 16, 2005

10000 lbs Aluminum Boat Lifts


These aluminum boat lifts (by "Boat Lift Warehouse") mount on four pilings and support up to 10,000 lbs. These lifts come with a direct drive unit that is maintenance free so there is no more climbing all over your lift to grease it. The boat lifts have stainless steel piling mounts to eliminate corrosion at the piling that can happen to aluminum mounts. Quality Boat Lifts have a 10 year structural warranty (available is the premium stainless steel motors)

Aluminum Boat Lift Features:
  • (2) 3/4 HP motors with maintenance free direct drive units
  • Stainless steel motors available
  • Lifts your boat at 23" per minute
  • Lift holds a boat up to 10,000 lbs.
  • Boat lift bottom beam is 8" x 5"
  • Boat lift cable wedge locks provide easy cable adjustment

Aluminum Boat Lift Reqirements:
  • 5.7 amps @ 240V
  • 11.4 amps @ 120V
  • (4) 8" diameter pilings support the boat lift
  • Piling spacing 150" center on center from port to starboard
  • Piling spacing 144" center on center from fore to aft

10,000 lbs. Aluminum Boat Lift price up $3900 to $5200 (available wireless boat lift remote, stainless steel motors, auto-stop boat lift remote) - boatliftwarehouse.com/products/boat_lifts/boat_lifts_10000.asp

Friday, June 03, 2005

EZ-Dock Port 4 Boat Lift for boats up to 20 feet in length and 2000 lbs in weight


EZ-Dock Port 4 - Boat lift systems for boats

The EZ-Dock Port boat lift system can be used under conditions in which traditional lifts cannot. Because boat lift system floats, EZ-Dock Port can be used where water levels vary widely: river, lake, and ocean bottoms are soft, or where access makes it difficult to install other types of boat lifts.

Boat Lift Systems - EZ Port 4
Boat Lift specifications:
  • Adjustable polyurethane Stoltz Super Rollers ™
  • High-quality Fulton XLT series winch
  • Modular intermediate section
  • Protective bow stop
  • Sculpted stern section aids boarding
  • Low maintenance
  • Boat launching strap
  • Beige color
Docking is as simple as loading onto a roller bed trailer, and this unique docking option will keep your boat high and dry-free from impacts, floating debris, algae, and barnacles...
Thursday, June 02, 2005

ShoreStation Aluminum boat hoist


Aluminum boat hoist

ShoreStation Aluminum boat hoist lineup is more complete and advanced than ever before! From the smallest - for 800 lb. fishing boats, to the largest - for 6000 lb. cruisers, you'll get years of convenient, dependable operation. One of the most important features of this boat hoist is the time-tested ShoreStation winch. Virtually unchanged for over 40 years, it offers smoother lifting and dependability far superior to any ordinary winch. In the "up" position, there are no moving parts left in the water which minimizes corrosion.

ShoreStation boat hoist

ShoreStation combined the lasting durability of aluminum with galvanized steel for added strength in critical areas. Fully-carpeted to protect the hull surface and perfectly positioned to keep the boat centered during launching and loading. Aluminum Extrusions - in addition to their superior environmental endurance, extrusions eliminate the need for aluminum welds while adding to the strength and stability of the hoist.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005

ShoreStation Hydraulic Boat Hoists


ShoreStation hydraulic models combine rock-solid dependability with unique features and a new level of convenience. ShoreStation Hydraulic Boat Hoists are available for boats from 4,000 to 15,000 pounds.

From the sleek, clean look to the smooth, push button operation, everything about these hoists is designed to be user-friendly.

Some features Hydraulic Boat Hoists:
  • Hand Held Controller allows you to raise or lower the hoist from the dock or boat seat by the simple push of a button. Fully Adjustable Step mounts to the hoist frame for easy access to your boat. Optional Adjustable Load Guides make it easy to custom fit your boat.
  • Hydraulic Pump - The system is available in either DC or AC, allowing you to power it from an auxiliary battery, boat battery or AC power source. Available with an optional Battery Holding Bracket - perfect for holding your back-up power source.
  • Aluminum and Galvanized Steel Construction - a strong, lightweight hoist that can be installed or removed by hand.
  • These hoists feature large diameter stainless steel lift cables operating over large diameter pulleys. The simple design ensures that there is no cable-to-cable contact, eliminating the possibility of the cables binding and damageing each other.
Sunday, May 29, 2005

Davit Master's Marine Elevator Lift




Marine elevator lift features:
  • Galvanized Steel constructions
  • 1 Motor Systems - Chain Drive Winch
  • 2 Motor Systems - Direct Drive Winch
  • Adjustable Chocks
  • Seawall, Bulkhead, or Pile Mount Installiation

Davit Master's Marine Elevator is the ideal lift system when installing over rocky rip rap, in extreme tidal areas, or where pilings cannot be used.

Elevator Slopes:
  • All capacities: 0, 15, 30, 45 degrees

1 Motor Systems:
  • Single pipe and Chain Drive winch
  • 4,000, 8,000, 12,000 and 14,000 lb. capacities.

2 Motor Systems:
  • 2 Direct Drive winches
  • 4,000 and 8,000 lb. capacities.
Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Personal Mini Boat Lift


Mini Boat Lift

The Mini Lift is ideal for extreme tidal areas, as well as lakes and other waterways, because the lift-car is designed to travel or stop along the full length of the track. The mini lift is perfect for lifting a Jet Boat, small Sailboat or up to 2 PWCs.

Mini Boat Lift features:
  • 1,500 lb. Mini Lift for 2 PWCs, Pile Mounted
  • Galvanized Steel construction
  • Electric Winch
  • Adjustable Chocks
  • PVC Inboard Guide Posts
  • Installs to a dock seawall or piling

Mini Boat Lift capacities:
  • 1,000 and 1,500 lbs. lifts

Options:
  • Manual Winch
  • Radio Motor Controls (RMC)
  • Rope Lever Switch - (with 1,500 lb. model)
Saturday, May 21, 2005

Marine forklift safety under review


FORKLIFTS are responsible for a large number of workplace accidents and deaths.

The hazards have not gone unnoticed and industry is responding by introducing guidelines and standards, however Australian Industrial Truck Association (AITA) executive officer, Howard Grant told Manufacturers ’ Monthly there is ongoing debate about exactly what will make forklifts safe.

Grant gave the example of standards for braking. If a pedestrian steps out in front of a loaded forklift that is moving around the factory or warehouse, the driver may have to brake quickly to avoid hitting the pedestrian. However stopping suddenly could cause the load to shift and fall on the pedestrian, or could cause the forklift to tip up if the load is raised.

Toyota Industrial Equipment product safety standards and engineering manager, Stan Palmer said WorkCover authorities favour keeping forklifts and pedestrians separate.

The Victorian WorkCover authority in particular is attempting to ban pedestrians from entering workplaces where forklifts operate by creating “pedestrian exclusion zones”. Several Victorian workplaces had been fined recently for allowing pedestrians near forklift operations.

Materials by: Zoe Fielding
Saturday, April 16, 2005

Tide Tamer 1500 lbs. PWC Lift & Skiff Lift


The Tide Tamer large pwc lifts and skiff lifts are designed to be installed entirely out of the water, reducing maintenance and eliminating corrosion and barnacle build-up. These skiff and pwc lifts mount either on a piling or a concrete seawall and come in either aluminum or galvanized. (available is the GEM Wireless Boat Lift Remote)

Tide Tamer 1500 lbs

Skiff & PWC Lift Features:
  • Rotates 180 degrees onto dock for safe and easy access to your vessel
  • Tide Tamer Skiff and PWC lifts mount totally out of the water to prevent corrosion and buildup
  • Holds up to a 7' wide boat
  • Has 8½ of travel
  • Completely carpeted bunk boards
  • Aluminum or Galvanized Steel construction
  • Electric skiff and pwc lifts come with enclosed gearbox to eliminate greasing
  • Optional remote control available
  • Totally maintenance free
  • Tide Tamer have the fastest skiff and pwc lifts lift on the market 3½ feet per minute


Skiff & PWC Lift Reqirements:
  • ½ HP motor will operate on 115V @ 8.0 amps and 220V @ 4.0 amps
  • 10" diameter piling with 50" high required for piling mount swinger skiff and pwc lifts
  • 8" diameter piling 24" high required for piling mount stationary lifts
  • Tide Tamer skiff & pwc lifts come with 5 step instructions for easy installation. Thirteen bolts total to install. Lift comes mostly pre-assembled
  • For further information, refer to instructions below
Tide Tamer 1500 lbs. PWC Lift & Skiff Lift price up $1759 to $2525 - Boatliftwarehouse.com