We all want smooth sailing with our boats and to protect our hefty investment in them. The best way we at Knoxville Barge Company have found to protect a watercraft is to store it in a boat lift whenever you are not “out to sea.”
Every boat owner knows the importance of maintaining the vessel’s structural integrity and keeping the craft’s bottom clean. Those tasks can be expensive or a lot of hard work. So, if a boat lift can make life easier, why would you not be interested?
If a boat lift discussion is like drifting into uncharted water, call Knoxville Barge Company to ask your questions. For nearly 40 years, we have been constructing everything necessary for boating on the Tennessee River and nearby waterways. We design and construct custom boat lifts and are a dealer for Davit Master lifts, which we install as standard or modified to your personal specifications.
Your Home Port Determines The Lift
Your location will determine the type of boat lift you need.
- Are you located on the Tennessee River, a tributary, or a nearby lake?
- Are there restrictions on construction?
- Is the water at your dock shallow or deep?
- Is the water gentle (as in a cove) or rough and busy (on the river or main channel)?
- How big is your watercraft? (Consult your owner’s manual.)
Types Of Boat Lifts
Among the types of boat lifts we install are:
- A cradle lift, which can hoist up to 45,000 pounds, is low maintenance while its precision gearing provides quiet operation, reliability, and speed.
- A silhouette lift has no beams, so it displays your boat and will likely fit your existing piling. A silhouette lift can hoist up to 25,000 pounds.
- An elevator boat lift is a solution for rough shorelines and fluctuating water levels. Dual track lifts can hoist large boats up to 16,000 pounds, while single-track elevator lifts are suitable for smaller vessels.
- If you are faced with the challenge of restrictions on your constructions or extremely shallow water, a boat davit will store your vessel out of the water.
- A variety of lifts are designed for each style of personal watercraft.
Knoxville Barge offers a free, onsite consultation. As we develop your project, you will deal with just one person and are never sent from department to department. Dealing with the same representative throughout the entire process makes your installation more efficient and less stressful for you.
We can custom design a lift for your craft, your location, and your budget; or we can install a Davit Master suitable for your location and lifestyle. We also service and repair existing boat lifts. Our service area is along the Tennessee River in Knoxville and Lenoir City, and the communities of Fort Loudoun and Tellico lakes.
Contact us about constructing the best boat lift for your lifestyle. Trust our decades of experience to ensure a high-quality construction that may not guarantee smooth sailing but can promise a smooth lift off.