Yacht lifts, as in the name, are used to lift and place yachts in and out of the water. Some also serve the purpose of moving yachts from one water level to another. They are also are used to keep a check on the bottom of the yachts to ensure that they are not dragged too far away from the water.
They come in many types of features and the combination of one or more of it makes it very useful equipment. Different type of hydraulic lift systems use different combination of features, that serves different purposes in boating industry. One of the most important features is its capacity.
Transom lifts can be custom made to include a capacity suitable for a particular purpose. The cost usually varies based on its capacity. The more the capacity the more it costs. They are usually anchored to water bed or some are parked on the land itself.
Yacht lifts are manufactured in different sizes. The type used depends upon the size of the yachts. A large one can accommodate small to larger yachts, but if a small lift is used for large or heavy yachts, it might get damaged.
Large yachts that weigh several tons demands exclusive lifts that are made for this purpose. These are called electric dock boat lifts, handle very heavy objects like recessed transoms & sailboats. They can even be custom made for those hard to handle applications.
Similarly, there are yachts that are used for water sports. A floating yacht lift is used for this purpose, it easily lifts tenders, inflatables and PWC.
For simple small yacht that carry people up to certain limit are typically called swim platforms. Infact, these lifts are basically flat cradle lifts that are designed to lift people directly, quickly & safely out of water.
Hydraulic yacht lift systems are one of the most useful machinery in boating industry and are now a great necessity for yacht owners, and yachting communities.