In order to get maximum use out of your boat lift it is important to be sure to perform maintenance regularly and to replace parts when necessary. There are a few classic signs that your electric boat lift is in need of service. If you notice any of these signs, consider calling an electrician for service, or replacing the necessary parts.
One of the biggest reasons that people opt for an electrical boat lift is because of the convenience. Instead of having to exert manual strength to lift the boat, with the simple push of a button on a remote your boat can be lifted. However, when that remote doesn’t work it makes your electric boat lift virtually useless. A few things could be going on with a faulty remote:
- If your remote causes the motor to run opposite the direction that it does when activated manually, this means that it requires internal rewiring.
- If noise comes from the contractor when you activate the remote, then the system may have low voltage and need a different wire size.
Arguably the most important part of your boat lift is the motor. Your boat lifts motor plays a critical part in the dock’s function. The motor can run into a few types of problems:
- If the lift’s motor turns on manually but not when powered on, then this can indicate a problem with the motor’s wiring and the switch
- If the motor starts up, runs, but will not lift the load, then this may mean that there is a low voltage condition
If you are ever weary about your boat lift motor and rather replace it then have wonder about its condition, we here at Boat Lift Warehouse offer a wide array of replacement boat lift motors, such as the AO Smith Replacement Motor that is currently on sale!
The AO Smith Replacement Motor comes with a totally enclosed non-vented housing. This non-vented housing is crucial because it helps to prevent dirt and insects and other debris from entering the motor. Also, this boat lift motor is a standard NEMA 56 frame that will mount to any flat-plate hoist. It is shipped pre-wired with a lock on switch and GFCI for quick plug and play installation! We also throw in a 2 inch drive pulley to make it that much easier to get your lift back up and running smoothly!
We here at Boat Lift Warehouse are dedicated to making sure that you have all the necessary parts to keep you safely afloat with the most convenience. For more information about our replacement boat parts feel free to contact us or fill out a request form and we’ll get back with you!
