How does your lift work?
The No-Profiles’ patented design incorporates twin
hydraulic rams mounted horizontally with twin power supplies.
Each hydraulic ram and power supply is encased in aluminum Cable
Handling Unit (CHU).
Why Hydraulics?
When you want to lift something, hydraulics has led the
way since its inception. From elevators, bulldozers, airplanes,
cranes, and marine applications, hydraulic technology is
extremely reliable and a proven workhorse.
Are the hydraulic rams underwater?
Absolutely not! The reason you lift your boat out
of the water in the first place is to protect it
from the destructive nature of the harsh saltwater
conditions. To place your boatlift in the same
condition you’re trying to keep your boat out
just doesn’t make sense. In addition, the hydraulic
ram is only exposed when the lift is lowered. It is
safely retracted into the cylinder when the boat is
in the raised position and housed in a protective
aluminum housing. No matter what someone tells you,
if you place anything in the water for long, the
water will always win!
Why do you include a
warranty on your stainless steel cables for two
years and most lift companies only warrant their
cables for 1 year?
The protective nature of our patented design adds
longevity to our components. There are two main
causes that weaken and ultimately lead to failure
in stainless steel cables. The first is to be wound
on a shaft where it comes in contact with itself and
the second is to be constantly put under tension and
then relaxed. Stainless steel cables in the
No-Profile™ Boat Lift, are always under tension
and are never wound on a spool or come in contact
with each other.
Why do you have the best
warranty in the industry?
The reason is the nature of our design and the
quality materials we use. Way Marine Design has
engineered out the most common problems found in
the typical boatlift. Other boatlift builders
simply treat the symptoms. More often than not,
this usually leads to new and sometimes more
serious problems. The No-Profile™ Boat Lifts’
ingenious design, the protective nature of the
CHU and the craftsmanship in construction
produces a rugged and reliable lift.
Where are the motors that
power the hydraulics?
Each electric motor is housed in a water resistant aluminum box in the
CHU. This keeps the epoxy coated motor out of
the harsh conditions found in the saltwater
environment.
Can you lower the lift
to far or raise it too high?
Unlike most lifts, the No Profile™ Boat Lifts
require no limit switches to keep from raising
the lift to high and “two blocking” the lift. In
addition, the No Profile ™ Boat Lift has
eliminated all problems associated with slack
cables. It makes no difference and causes no
problems if the cable goes slack from running
the lift all the way to the bottom or having a
water surge from below.
What happens when a
storm surge or hurricane causes the lift to
be submerged?
In the event of sever weather or a hurricane
that may cause the entire lift to be submerged,
the electric motors can be simply removed with
our quick disconnect power and hydraulic release.
The entire process will take less than ten minutes.
This will not cause the lift to drop and the
water will have no effect on the rest of the
lift. In fact, the lift would operate flawlessly
underwater as long as the electric motors are
not disabled. In case of extreme weather, it
is recommended that you move your boat to
safety and store the motors until the high
water recedes.
What happens if you have
hydraulic failure? Will my boat fall?
Your boat will not fall. Way Marine Design has
incorporated check valves to prevent this.
What kind of hydraulic
fluid do you use?
We use a biodegradable hydraulic fluid that
won’t harm the environment.
Are they easy to install?
The No Profile™ Boat Lifts are designed with the
installer in mind. Each lift has been per-tested
and the cables are already in place when
delivered. Because of the anvil like
construction of the CHU, they are quite
heavy and require a boom to set them in place.
What are the electrical
requirements?
It depends on the lift but our design has
incorporated a very simple installation
procedure. Our electrical control box and
CHU’s come with quick disconnect to make the
procedure a breeze for your electrician.
Detailed electrical requirements will be provide
to the installer when a lift has been selected.
Are your lifts fast?
Depending on the lift selected, our lifts are
quite fast. Our average speed is 4 feet per
minute. This may vary slightly from lift from
model to model.
What maintenance is
required?
Because of our superior design and construction,
there is no regular maintenance required other
than routine inspection. The No-Profile™ Lifts
don’t even have any grease fittings.
In the event the lift
needs to be repaired or cables replaced, is
this a major procedure?
In the event of repairs, the boat should be
removed prior to working on the lift. In the
event this is not possible, the No-Profile™
Lift has been design to allow the cables to be
replaced without removing your boat by
incorporating a load bearing system to support
the lift and take the load off the cables. The
cables can then be easily and quickly replaced.
All other components from hydraulic rams,
structural parts, electric motors, and control
boxes are easily replaced with even the most
basic tools. With Way Marine Designs plug and
play system, any repairs can be done quickly and
get you back on the water.
What are the advantages
of having a No Profile™ Platform Lift?
With conventional lifts, their goal is to just
lift your boat. With the No Profile™ platform,
you can easily clean, load, and service your
boat from all sides. Once you’ve experienced
the platform, there is no going back.
Can your lifts become
un-level when raised or lowered?
No. The nature of the No Profile™ Boat Lift
design never allows the lift to become un-level
in the first place. With our unique design, the
lift remains level as the rams lower the boat.
When the boat is in the stored position the
hydraulic ram is fully retracted into the
cylinder, and the lift is perfectly level.
What kind of decking do
you use in your platform lift?
We use a synthetic deck board that is extremely
durable, needs no maintenance, and it sinks.
This keeps the deck from wanting to float when
in comes in contact with the water.