Shore station market

jdoggy 09-22-2005, 12:54 PM

I am in need of shore station or docking station of some kind. I live in Michigan. I am wondering if I should wait until Spring time and pick something up at a boat show or should I be shopping hard right now? I would definitely want the station to be delivered and set up. I have an new X2.

d_fresh 09-22-2005, 4:53 PM

If you can find something used for sale, grab it. The season is almost over, so I would not be too concerned. Not sure what side of the state you are on. The Novi boat show has alot of venders right around March. Keep your eyes open!

(wiltok) · (wiltok) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 09-22-2005, 5:00 PM

Where are you located? There are several for sale on my lake in Southwest lower. If going new - definitely shop around - the prices varying greatly (i.e. don't pay to put it together).

(timmy) · (timmy) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 09-22-2005, 5:43 PM

i'd say also get the hydraulic one, it lifts your boat so quickly!

jdoggy 09-23-2005, 4:19 AM

We have a place north of Grand Rapids about 30 miles. I would need something that would hold over 3500 lbs. What's your preference on the brand? Does it make any difference? I am pretty new to lake and boating etc. Very excited about things but very new. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone that has responded.

(liveoz) · (liveoz) **Join Date: May 2002** 09-24-2005, 2:25 PM

It will cost more, but I think you should look at something in the 5000 # range. Don't forget about gas, gear and ballast.

jdoggy 09-28-2005, 12:33 PM

I am leaning towards the Harbor Master Elite.

(wiltok) · (wiltok) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 09-28-2005, 6:19 PM

Do it - that's the one I have. It is the easiest to crank - and it lowers completely to the lake bottom (lower than other lifts).

jdoggy 09-29-2005, 7:07 PM

Sweet. It looks nice. Did you think about a power lift. Which style is this? Is this the Elite?

(wiltok) · (wiltok) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 09-29-2005, 8:38 PM

Yes - it's the elite. I can't remember - but I think it is the 4000 pounder. If you are going to go electric - go with this:
http://www.commanderproductsllc.com/
I'm going to get one next year. Key chain remote up and down - livin' large. You can buy these where they make the Harbor Master lifts - which I believe is around Grand Rapids (or somewhere in your neck of the woods). Call them and they will give you the details....

jdoggy 09-30-2005, 5:30 AM

Thanks Kilo,

That is what I am going to buy. I will buy one at the local boat show this Spring. Did you put yours together or did you have the store employee's assemble your hoist? When I called a local store they charged about $250 to deliver and assemble. The said it would be another $150-200 to put it in the water. This seems a little high, but maybe it is worth it.

(shredhead) · (shredhead) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 09-30-2005, 9:09 AM

Get a power lift for sure. They last a long time and its a pain to crank up after 20 years. Check out how much they weigh, you will probably need take it out every fall.
If I was buying new, I would get the hydraulic type.

(wiltok) · (wiltok) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 09-30-2005, 9:16 AM

Jeff,

I called a few places - the one I settled on put it together for free but charged $200 (or around that) to put it in the water. I think the total bill was $6500 (including canopy). Defintely shop around - the prices varied quite a bit.

-Keith

jdoggy 10-12-2005, 9:23 AM

Thanks I will shop this around.