Which is the better power
supply for my lift, 110V or 220V?
All our lifts equipped
with two 1 HP motors and above are required 220V. All other lifts can be
wired 110V or 220V. If you already have 110V at the lift, the lift will
work just fine (provided you have the correct gauge wire per length of
run). If you have to run wire, than you are better off to wire for 220V.
The motors will draw half the amps, and run cooler.
Why should I choose Hi-Tide
over a less costly competitor?
As the old saying goes,
you get what you pay for. We offer only the best to our customers: the
best gear drives, the best parts, the best materials, the best
manufacturing, all backed up by the best warranties in the industry. You
may pay less up front for one of our competitor's lifts, but you will
also find that any original cost savings will be more than offset by the
additional cost of maintenance, replacement parts and general service
required throughout the life of the product.
What size boat can your
products lift?
Currently, the
largest available lift in our product line is capable of lifting 90
tons!
Why aluminum over galvanized?
In the saltwater
environment, marine-grade aluminum offers a greatly increased life
expectancy when compared with galvanized steel.
Where are Hi-Tide lifts
manufactured?
Our main manufacturing
plant is located in Ft. Pierce, Florida.
What's the warranty?
Depending on the style
of lift you choose, it ranges from one year to fifteen years structurally,
five years on gear boxes, two years on all electrical motors, and one
year on all other components.
What should I do with my boat in
the event of a hurricane?
If you have the
opportunity, we suggest that you get the boat completely out of the
water and onto dry land to avoid collision with other craft set adrift
by the storm. If there's no time to completely remove the boat from the
water, we would suggest the next best option: get your boat as high and
tight as possible. Wind the lift as high as you can without double
wrapping the cable and with out wrapping beyond the winder. Then, secure
the boat to the beams, and on a four or eight post lift, secure the
beams to the support poles to prevent the lift from swinging. Turn off
all power to the lift. To prevent the boat from filling with water,
remove the drain plug, or make sure that the bilge pump system is on and
working.
How long does it take to get my
boat out of the water with a Hi-Tide boat lift?
Depends on the model you
choose. Our fastest lifts, the Hi-Tide Gear
Drive® and the Hi-Tide X2 Gear Drive®,
provide significantly faster lift speeds than conventional open gearing
designs or chains. For more information, please take a look at our
specifications.