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Boat Fenders and Dock Bumpers to the Rescue (Protect your fun investment)
November 8, 2021
What spoils the end of a great day on the water more than a rogue wave slamming your hull against the dock as you slip into place? That thud could mean a scuffed hull, or even worse, a costly and time-consuming gash repair. The art of docking needs to accommodate for the weather, the currents, […]
Types of Boat Lifts
June 30, 2021
At Boat Lift Warehouse, we have many kinds of boat lifts for different uses and bodies of water. Every lift is unique, with strengths and weaknesses. It’s important that you do research to figure out which boat lift will be best for you and your boat. There are four major types of boat lifts: free […]
Prepping Your Boat for a Hurricane
June 20, 2021
Hurricanes usually impact the United States between the months of June and November. They are storms that brew over warm bodies of water and weaken once they hit land. Coastlines are major hotspots for hurricane damage, and anything in or around the water is susceptible to damage. From docks to boat lifts, it’s important to […]
10 Things You Need for Your New Boat
May 31, 2021
Congrats, you just bought a new boat, and a boat lift to go along with it! You’re about to have summers filled with sunny days, fishing, and hanging out with friends and family. Boating is a fun experience, but there’s a lot that goes into making sure everyone has the time of their lives. Most […]
Tips to Have a Safe and Fun Summer on the Water
May 17, 2021
Boating can be a blast during warm, sunny days. More Americans are starting to purchase their own boat to enjoy. There was a .22% increase in registered recreational vessels from 2018-2019, and more have since been registered. However, they can also be dangerous. In 2019, there were 4,168 boating accidents, most of these could have […]
Getting Your Boating License
November 23, 2019
Each state determines the requirements for operating a boat or personal watercraft in its jurisdiction, but most will require a boating license. Many times, the boat license course can be accessed and completed online, followed by a boat license test that can also be completed online. There is not usually an on-water driver’s education required […]
Personal Watercraft Lifts aka PWC Lifts
December 11, 2017
We carry several different types of PWC crafts here at Boat Lift Warehouse, of which you can read about below. Pile Mounted Lifts Pile mounted lifts, are just as they say. They have to be professionally installed on a pile that is correctly installed. We currently have many different types of pile mounted lifts in […]
5 Common Boating Mistakes
June 23, 2017
Happy boating season! It doesn’t matter if you’re a new boater or a veteran, mistakes can happen! Lucky for you, a lot these “uh oh” moments can be avoided just by taking precaution. Check out our list of common boating mistakes and how you can avoid them! Launching the Boat Without Putting in the Plug […]
Summer Boating Checklist
June 14, 2017
With Memorial Day kicking off the boating season last month and school officially being out, so many families will begin to spend their days on the water. As we all know, everyone has their list of items that are essential to their ability to have fun on the water. While everyone has this list, we […]
Why Boating?
June 8, 2017
Summer is quickly approaching, and it has a lot of people heading straight to the water! Those who are not boat enthusiasts often don’t fully understand why people enjoy boating! The simple answer here is because it’s amazing and the most fun you’ll have, but we have come up with some reasons why we here […]
The Benefits of Boating Safety Courses
June 2, 2017
With boating season about to kick into full force, it is time that you consider whether or not you want to take a boating safety course before hitting the waters. Let us preface this by saying that if you are a first-time boater, you should no doubt take a boating course. This article is geared […]
Maintaining Your Boat Lift
May 16, 2017
The heat of the summer is quickly approaching which means more days out on the sea in your boat! As a boat owner you know that the summer is peak boating season. Since you’ll be out on the water so much this season it is important to make sure that your boat lift is properly […]