A boat lift allows you to easily remove your boat from the water. If already have a boat lift, it is essential to perform routine boat lift maintenance. By following a few essential tips for maintaining your boat lift, you can ensure that your boat lift is in great shape for all your recreational needs.
Rinse the Cables
Your boat lift relies on a heavy duty cable to lift your boat in and out of the water. To help prevent abrasion to your lift, it is crucial to rinse saltwater off of the cables after every use. If you leave salt water on the surface of the cable the salt crystals can cause abrasion, damage, and break.
Apply Penetrating Oil
To prevent abrasion on your boat lift cable, it is a great idea to apply penetrating oil to the surface of the cable at routine intervals. Penetrating oil ensures that the galvanized coating on the cable remains in stable condition. In addition, this product helps prevent the cable strands from rubbing together. Keep in mind when you are shopping for your oil, to choose a product that does not contain grease!
Look for Signs of Cable Wear
Your boat lift cables will require replacement about every two years. To determine when it is time for a cable replacement, you can look for signs of cable wear. Keep an eye out for kinks, severe abrasion, or other deformities on the surface of your cable. If you notice your cable is demonstrating the signs of wear, you should be sure to schedule a boat lift repair right away.
Why wait any longer to make sure your boat lift is in good condition. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the wear and tear of your boat lift, feel free to reach out to the professionals at Boat Lift Warehouse today. We look forward to seeing you out on the water!
