| A pontoon is a type of boat that is used as small | | | | by electricity that comes from rechargeable or |
| ferries to take people across the river or lake. | | | | heavy duty batteries. This type of boat lift has |
| When they are not in use, they need to be | | | | controls that let the user adjust it when moving |
| docked in a regular dry place as they are easier | | | | the pontoon out of the water. The controls are |
| to maintain when they are not constantly soaked | | | | mainly located along the frames. |
| in dirty water. To remove the boat from the | | | | On the other hand, the hydraulic lifts are |
| river, a pontoon boat lift is used. This is a large | | | | automated. They are operated through remote |
| structure that works to hold the pontoon boats | | | | controls that are located inside the pontoon boats |
| above water. | | | | itself. Power source is self-contained thereby |
| The pontoon is usually supported by three padded | | | | minimizing the risk of electrical accidents. |
| racks that come with a cover to accommodate | | | | Buying guide |
| the seat. Pontoon boat lifts are also composed of | | | | When choosing a pontoon boat lift, you need to |
| adjustable levelling legs that users can set to | | | | consider the capacity and durability of the product |
| varied depths. The device is typically powered by | | | | you're looking at. The lift should be able to support |
| electricity but the newer models are now fully | | | | the weight and the size of the pontoon boat it is |
| automatic and even controlled remotely. | | | | supposed to carry. It is also important to make |
| Types | | | | sure that the lift can withstand high humidity that |
| There are two types of pontoon boat lifts | | | | is characteristic of river areas. Go for a rustproof |
| according to the type of energy that powers | | | | and waterproof frame with racks that are rigid |
| them. The electronic pontoon boat lift is powered | | | | enough to cradle the pontoon. |