Boat Lift Size for Sport 200

[jslipher]

Hello all! What are your thoughts on the right size of boat lift for a Sport 200? The Sport 200 dry weight is 3,200#. Is a 4,000# lift an adequate size to account for full fuel tank, people, gear, etc.?

[Jbower]

That should be plenty. If you are going with a shore station brand they under rate the lifts to be on the safe side. I have one instance with a client of mine that has a baja islander it is a lot of boat but all the weight is in the rear. He is right on the edge of the weight capacity and went threw 2 winch tubes last year. I on the other hand have a Malibu direct drive that is a few hundred lbs over my lift capacity and haven't had a problem

[enzo thecat]

Advice:

Don't make the same mistake I did. Plan for the future. A couple years ago I bought a new Floe 5000 lb lift for my SANTE 220. I figured that would be sufficient for any inboard. What I didnt count on was the introduction of the G Series or that I'd be buying one this soon. So I had to get a new lift and took a huge $$$ loss. So my advice would be to get a larger lift than you need.

[LWP]

Just 2-cents:

If you think this is adequate. You'll have the dry weight (3200) plus full tank of gas (28gal @ 6 lbs/gal = 168lbs ) = 3,368 lbs. This leaves you with 632 lbs for gear and people.
1 - Keep in mind* are you going to have a covered lift "canopy"? If so, usually passenger loading is ideal after boat is lowered and before raising due to head room constrants.
2 - As for the lift capacity, since the lake has a weight restriction of 3200lbs, you're already at boat max weight, so the point above "build in tolerance to upgrade to a bigger boat" could be considered moot, plus resell value in the area should be strong due to weight restriction limits.

I know plenty of people with 4000-6000lbs lifts on the lake. Just depends on if its stationary or floating - that may limit you with the local dock dealer inventories.

[jslipher]

Just 2-cents:

If you think this is adequate. You'll have the dry weight (3200) plus full tank of gas (28gal @ 6 lbs/gal = 168lbs ) = 3,368 lbs. This leaves you with 632 lbs for gear and people.
1 - Keep in mind* are you going to have a covered lift "canopy"? If so, usually passenger loading is ideal after boat is lowered and before raising due to head room constrants.
2 - As for the lift capacity, since the lake has a weight restriction of 3200lbs, you're already at boat max weight, so the point above "build in tolerance to upgrade to a bigger boat" could be considered moot, plus resell value in the area should be strong due to weight restriction limits.

I know plenty of people with 4000-6000lbs lifts on the lake. Just depends on if its stationary or floating - that may limit you with the local dock dealer inventories.

LWP, I was thinking the same thing about me being at the max weight limit per lake rules and not needing to take the bigger one because of that either. The resale value is also a good point given where I will find buyers.

Thank you everyone for your feedback!

[shag]

It's not much more to go with a higher capacity lift. Spend a little now to be sure you are good in case you want to upgrade later.