Boat Lift Checklist

• Frame Integrity. Shake hoist from side and front. Does it wobble excessively?
  • Check for cracked or broken pieces. 
  • Check for loose nuts and bolts.
  • Check for cracked welds.
  • Check for missing pieces.
    
    
• Cables. Remember some parts of the cables may not be currently visible. Wind hoist
                  up or down to allow for complete inspection.
  • Check for rusty cables. (Not necessary for Stainless Steel cables).
  • Check for frayed cables. 1 or 2 protruding individual wires every 2-3” OK.
  • Check for broken cables.
  • Check Pulleys
    See: ShoreMasterOutdoors Pulley Maintainence
    
    
• Winch.
  • Check winch shaft for greasing. Many winches have automatic braking.
    See: ShoreMasterOutdoors Winch Maintainence
  • Check chains and sprockets. Do they need lubrication?
  • Check Electric drive (if applicable).
  • Check winch cable. (See step 2 .2 above). Most likely cable to break.
    
    
• Boat supports, Guides, and other accessories.
  • Check bunks or cradles. Is the wood core broken or rotten?
  • Check guide-ons. Should anything be replaced?
  • Check other accessories.
    
    
• Anything not covered above. It’s easier to replace on shore than in the water.

                                                Dock Checklist           

•  Frames
• Structural. Are frames bent or welds cracked?
• Do hooks, clamps, hinges, or other attaching brackets need work?
  
  
•  Legs
• Bent or Broken. Do any need replacing?
• Length. Do they need to be longer?
• Feet. Are they attached solidly?
  
  
• Decking
• Loose, broken, or missing deck material. Replace or repair.
• Attaching or mounting hardware. Replace or repair.
• Refinishing. Easier now or after install?
  
  
• Accessories
• Repair as needed.
• Insure proper attachment.
• New items. Install now?
  
  
• Planned expansions. Order early.