Posts by marc
Hewitt Boat Lifts: A Canadian Buyer’s Guide to the Lineup, Models, and Sizing
When Canadian boat owners start asking around about boat lifts, one brand name comes up more than any other: Hewitt. There’s a reason for that. Hewitt has been building boat lifts and floating docks since 1971, and across thousands of Canadian lakes, you’ll find their cantilever lifts, vertical lifts, and Roll-A-Docks still going strong after…
Read MorePWC Lifts: The Complete Buyer’s Guide for Sea-Doo, Jet Ski, and Personal Watercraft Owners
You bought the Sea-Doo. You found the lake spot. You’ve got the trailer. The one thing nobody warned you about? Loading and unloading a personal watercraft at the dock is a workout — especially when there’s any wind, current, or onlookers watching you wobble it onto the lift for the third try. And that’s before…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Boat Lift for Your Dock: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Buying your first boat is exciting. Buying your first boat lift? Confusing. There are at least four different categories of boat lift on the market, half a dozen brand names everyone keeps mentioning, and most online buyer’s guides assume you already know the difference between a vertical lift and a cantilever. Add in the variables…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Dock Rub Rails: Protecting Your Hull from Costly Scratches
Every boat owner knows the feeling of a less-than-perfect landing. A sudden gust of wind, a tricky current, or a passing wake can push your vessel into the dock edge in a split second. Without a protective barrier, that minor bump can result in deep scratches, gouges, or expensive fiberglass repairs—a headache collectively known as…
Read MoreWhat Is a Gangway? A Simple Guide to Waterfront Access Systems
If you are transitioning from a traditional fixed pier to a modern floating system, you will quickly encounter one essential piece of equipment: the gangway. But exactly what is a gangway, and why is it such an important part of many dock systems? In simple terms, a gangway is a walkway that connects the shoreline…
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