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Our boat lift guides answer what a project really costs, what fits on your canal, and how to keep a lift running in saltwater. Written by a family-owned marine contractor with 35+ years on South Florida water.
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Service, storms, repairs
Setbacks, city by city
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“They did my lift in Ft. Lauderdale I wouldn’t recommend anyone else! Very respectful when I was asking him questions too!”
“Always ready / fast quote/ fast execution… I have good service with Mark, He do my maintenance periodically, I ‘m very happy with him!!”
“Marc and his team did a great job installing a 15KLB lift for me within the schedule I gave him and on budget. I'm very happy with the work they provided and would highly recommend if you're in the market for a new lift.”
“Marc and his team were communicative, professional, and informative throughout the whole process for my lift. The price was great, and the whole process was surprisingly seamless and stress free. I would recommend to anyone looking for a boat lift or dock.”
“Would recommend Boat Lift Installers LLC. 10/10 times. Very professional and knowledgeable with lots of experience in the boat lift industry. Recently had a 50,000 lb hurricane lift installed for a large center console and it has worked flawlessly. Mark and his team are punctual, precise, and always available to help and answer questions.”
“It is a pleasure to write this review. Marc is an excellent professional who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and highly focused. He is a pleasure to work with, and you will be very pleased with your decision to choose him and his company.”
“Marc came through with an excellent job on this lift. It’s hard to find a boss who works with his crew. Great service and quick install. Definitely will be dealing again in the future. Thanks guys.”
“Boat lift installers did a phenomenal job at a great and fair price. And delivered on all of their promises. Marc and crew are high quality , high integrity guys for sure”
“Marc always does a great job making sure my lift is at peak performance!”
The right lift starts with the boat’s fully loaded weight and the legal envelope at your address, not a brochure. Start here before you compare quotes.
2026 South Florida planning ranges by lift type and capacity, and the site, code, and electrical factors that move the price.
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Redeck to Intracoastal: planning ranges and the pilings, permits, and access factors behind a dock quote.
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26 answers on capacity, placement, permits, electrical, warranties, and what a quote should include.
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Side setbacks and waterway projection limits across Broward and Palm Beach, compared in one table.
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Boat Lift Installers LLC recommends professional service every six months, plus an inspection after storms, impacts, or anything unusual. These guides show what to watch for between visits. When you are ready, our boat lift service program handles the rest.
18 answers on service, uneven lifting, hurricanes, GFCI trips, and insurance.
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10 signs a cable needs attention and what professional service should cover.
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How groove and bearing wear scars cables and tilts the cradle.
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Direct-drive units, warning signs, and electrical safety.
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Remotes, control boxes, disconnects, and limit switches.
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How bunks should support your hull, and 8 signs of wear or poor fit.
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9 warning signs of shifted, corroded, or damaged brackets.
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I-beams, electrolysis, sacrificial anodes, and the lift disconnect.
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Inspection, movement, marine deterioration, and when to replace.
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A documented service history helps demonstrate required maintenance and can support factory and contractor installation warranties, subject to each warranty's written terms.
“Marc and his team were communicative, professional, and informative throughout the whole process for my lift. The price was great, and the whole process was surprisingly seamless and stress free. I would recommend to anyone looking for a boat lift or dock.”
Jon K. · Google review
How far a lift may project into the waterway, and how far it must stay from the side lines, changes at every city limit. These pages summarize each city’s code, verified in August 2026.
25% of waterway width or 25 ft, whichever is less; side lines set by zoning.
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Up to 28 ft on wider waterways; the channel always controls.
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Dock, lift, and vessel together: 25% of waterbody width.
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Centerline clearance creates the practical projection limit.
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Measured fully raised, from the recorded property line.
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25% maximum projection with 50% of the waterway kept open.
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5 ft side setback; no fixed projection limit, set during City review.
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Every rule side by side in one table.
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