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Boat lift guides

Short, practical reading for boat and dock owners on Sarasota Bay, the Manatee River and the Intracoastal.

Signs Your Boat Lift Needs Repair

The noises, movements and visible wear that mean a boat lift needs service, and what to do if a lift fails with the boat on it.

How a cable lift’s motor, gearbox, drum and cables work together, why they wear out in salt water, and what to ask before replacing them.

A plain-English overview of permits for new lifts and dock work, plus general storm-prep steps for boat lifts on the Suncoast.

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