DeezNutz Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Was thinking of making my own PWC lift/dock. I would prefer something that brings them up on shore but a lift may be just as nice. I was thinking of just investing in a couple of those dock mounted lifts but they look somewhat tacky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 20 minutes ago, DeezNutz said: Was thinking of making my own PWC lift/dock. I would prefer something that brings them up on shore but a lift may be just as nice. I was thinking of just investing in a couple of those dock mounted lifts but they look somewhat tacky. I would bring them out of the water if your lake gets pretty rough, otherwise the drive on/off ports are real convenient. I use the Shoreport's. My marina has the dock mounted ones and I believe they made it themselves. Seems to be more work than they are worth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 6 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: I would bring them out of the water if your lake gets pretty rough, otherwise the drive on/off ports are real convenient. I use the Shoreport's. My marina has the dock mounted ones and I believe they made it themselves. Seems to be more work than they are worth. Nice dock.... that isn't a pontoon I see the corner of is it? I'd like one in some ways but my wife calls them old folk barges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 19 minutes ago, 02sled said: Nice dock.... that isn't a pontoon I see the corner of is it? I'd like one in some ways but my wife calls them old folk barges. It is and its the wife's. My son said life was passing her by, so we picked it up a couple of years ago. They're OK for cursing around on the lake at a slowpoke pace with a bunch of friends. The ski's are mine/sons and I much prefer being on one at my own pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04nightfire Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 36 minutes ago, 02sled said: Nice dock.... that isn't a pontoon I see the corner of is it? I'd like one in some ways but my wife calls them old folk barges. That's why you get this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeezNutz Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 42 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: I would bring them out of the water if your lake gets pretty rough, otherwise the drive on/off ports are real convenient. I use the Shoreport's. My marina has the dock mounted ones and I believe they made it themselves. Seems to be more work than they are worth. Was looking at those, would big waves not pull the doos right off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, 04nightfire said: That's why you get this No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, DeezNutz said: Was looking at those, would big waves not pull the doos right off? Don't think I would have used them if I had big waves. They are tied down in the front and side and good for some movement Then again I wouldn't have the floating docks either if we had large waves. Edited February 17, 2017 by ArcticCrusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeezNutz Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 1 minute ago, ArcticCrusher said: Don't think I would have used them if I had big waves. Then again I wouldn't have the floating docks either if that were the case. Was looking at this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, 04nightfire said: That's why you get this Wow... the 3, 300s explain why the bow was sitting so high. I didn't see what the top speed on it was though. I'd want a pontoon for exactly what Arctic mentioned, cruising around the lake with a bunch of friends. A friend of ours has a 19' pontoon with a 150 Merc and it hustles along really well. I would never get rid of our 22' bow rider though. I can comfortably carry 9 people but a pontoon would be a much more "social" environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, DeezNutz said: Was looking at this as well. That would certainly keep it out of the water but will likely cost more than the port. I detach mine and float it up on shore over winter, real easy 10 minute task. If you can't leave that in the water, that would be a royal pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Except you can't legally drink on them..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, 02sled said: Wow... the 3, 300s explain why the bow was sitting so high. I didn't see what the top speed on it was though. I'd want a pontoon for exactly what Arctic mentioned, cruising around the lake with a bunch of friends. A friend of ours has a 19' pontoon with a 150 Merc and it hustles along really well. I would never get rid of our 22' bow rider though. I can comfortably carry 9 people but a pontoon would be a much more "social" environment. Our is only a 50 HP and really does not require more that it. They are great and really hold their value, just try looking for a used one and you will end up buying new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Puzzleboy said: Except you can't legally drink on them..... Legal smegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 True dat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeezNutz Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 This thread also reminded me that I have 2 90s 650 superjets that I put away 2 years ago and forgot about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade X Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 2 hours ago, DeezNutz said: This thread also reminded me that I have 2 90s 650 superjets that I put away 2 years ago and forgot about. Those are the shit man. Get those out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledderj Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 3 hours ago, DeezNutz said: Was looking at this as well. Aluminum lift with a hand crank was about $1,200 last time I checked. Pretty cheap, easy to get in and out of the water and will last a long time. I looked at building my own steel one and I don't think it would be worth my time and effort over buying one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boered Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 On 2017-02-17 at 2:00 PM, Puzzleboy said: Except you can't legally drink on them..... Another stupid law. Where we fish you can drink on the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'm gonna send your pal Shadow44 in there in the summer to bust yer asses..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04nightfire Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 park is Bahamas style https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ4Hf4kofTA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 On 17/02/2017 at 1:02 PM, ArcticCrusher said: I would bring them out of the water if your lake gets pretty rough, otherwise the drive on/off ports are real convenient. I use the Shoreport's. My marina has the dock mounted ones and I believe they made it themselves. Seems to be more work than they are worth. Got to luv those 300's...nice pic. This weather has me switching focus to the water. You going to get out with us this year? Looking at going down to Nashville, Knoxville for some river running at May two, four Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 On 17/02/2017 at 5:19 PM, sledderj said: Aluminum lift with a hand crank was about $1,200 last time I checked. Pretty cheap, easy to get in and out of the water and will last a long time. I looked at building my own steel one and I don't think it would be worth my time and effort over buying one of these. These work well, bought a couple used one's last season for the cottage. We face west on an open lake and get some rough stuff. AC's floating lifts are much more convenient and easy to use though, depends on what your conditions are. I can lift mine with two strong guys, it's a struggle now that I'm nearing 50. 3 people is much easier and four is a cinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 49 minutes ago, JohnnyB said: Got to luv those 300's...nice pic. This weather has me switching focus to the water. You going to get out with us this year? Looking at going down to Nashville, Knoxville for some river running at May two, four Sure would like to, we should chat soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taillight Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) On 2/17/2017 at 2:00 PM, ArcticCrusher said: That would certainly keep it out of the water but will likely cost more than the port. I detach mine and float it up on shore over winter, real easy 10 minute task. If you can't leave that in the water, that would be a royal pain. look at craigslist detroit or buffalo. used ones are between $300- 500 Edited February 27, 2017 by Taillight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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