Boat Lifts construction in coastal North Carolina

BOAT LIFTS

Boat Lifts That Protect Your Hull All Season

Cradle, beam, and PWC lifts sized to your boat and your dock — installed across coastal NC and on freshwater lakes inland.

Up to 24,000 lbUSA-Made MotorsStainless Cables

THE CHALLENGE

Why this matters on coastal NC

Leaving your boat in coastal NC saltwater all season costs you bottom paint, lower units, and resale value. On a freshwater lake, the enemies are sun fade, hull soak, and growth at the waterline — same answer either way: the right lift takes the boat out of the water in under two minutes.

MATERIALS WE USE

Galvanized I-beam cradle frame316 stainless cables and pulleysUSA-made 110V/220V motorsHot-dipped galvanized hardwareMarine-grade plywood bunks

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every boat lifts build covers

  • Lift sizing based on dry weight + 25% safety
  • Galvanized I-beam cradle or 4-post beam lift
  • 316 stainless cables and pulleys
  • 110V or 220V USA-made motors
  • Remote control + auto-stop upper limit

HOW WE BUILD BOAT LIFTS

Our 5-step process

01

Free Site Evaluation

We check water depth at low tide, your boat dry weight, and the dock geometry.

02

Lift Sizing

We spec the lift to your boat plus 25% safety margin and choose 4-post or 8-post.

03

Install

We set the pilings or bolt to your existing pier, run the motor, and balance the cradle.

04

Test Cycle

We run 10 full cycles with weight to bed in cables and confirm clearance.

05

Walkthrough

We hand you the remote, the wiring diagram, and the maintenance schedule.

PRICING & TIMELINE

Free Site Evaluation

Free site evaluation. Most 4-post 10,000 lb lifts fall in the $7,500 – $14,000 range installed. PWC lifts start at $3,500.

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WARRANTY

One-Year Workmanship

One-year workmanship warranty. Motors and cables carry their manufacturer warranty.

Materials carry their respective manufacturer warranties.

VERIFIED GOOGLE REVIEWS

What homeowners say

Real, published reviews from our Google Business Profile — 22 five-star reviews and counting.

4 reviews
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Mark and Tommy were great to work with and did an excellent job on our dock renovation. They added pilings and a boatlift as well as relocated a couple of jet ski lifts. We also had to run a new electrical line from the house and fix a few other things — and everything was handled professionally.
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7 reviews
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VERY, VERY happy customer! If there were ten stars to grade them, I would rate their product a 10! Superb workmanship on a complicated custom dock. Excellent customer service and responsiveness. Ethical business that exceeded every expectation.
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Worked with Mark on a set of docks off of Wrightsville intracoastal. They are very great to work with and do awesome work that looks great and lasts long! Highly recommend using them for any dock or coast side needs!
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OUR APPROACH

The Dry-Weight-Plus-25 Sizing Rule

We size every lift to your boat's dry weight plus fuel, gear, and a 25% safety margin. This prevents cable fatigue, motor strain, and the premature failures we see on under-spec'd lifts across the coast.

— Mark Lipe

FROM THE FOUNDER

Boat Lifts done right is invisible — it just works through the next storm and the next ten tides. That's the standard.

— Mark Lipe

FAQ

Questions about boat lifts

How big a lift do I need?

Take your boat dry weight, add fuel and gear, then add 25%. A 22-foot center console with a 250 hp outboard usually needs a 10,000 lb lift.

Can you add a lift to my existing dock?

In most cases yes. We inspect the pilings and framing first; if they are sound, we bolt the lift right to them.

Do lifts work in shallow water?

Yes. We size the cradle for your low-tide depth and can use a beam lift if water is very shallow.

Are lifts different for freshwater lakes?

The cradle and motor spec is the same, but on a freshwater lake we can run galvanized cable in place of 316 stainless and save you a meaningful chunk on hardware. Cable life is roughly equivalent in freshwater.

Talk to us about boat lifts

Free site evaluation. Written estimate within one business day. Every board, fastener, and piling listed.