Boat Lifts

Boat Lift Installation, Repair & Maintenance in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Protect Your Boat and Make Every Launch Easier

The right boat lift helps protect your vessel from unnecessary water exposure while making launching, storing, and enjoying your boat more convenient.

Custom Dock & Davit installs, repairs, and maintains boat lifts throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. We exclusively install IMM Quality Boat Lifts, with systems available for vessels ranging from smaller boats to heavy-duty applications.

Whether you need a lift for a new boat, want to replace an aging system, or are experiencing operational problems, our local team can help.

Request a Boat Lift Estimate or Service
Call (941) 923-1522

The Right Lift Starts With the Right Specifications

Boat lifts are not one-size-fits-all. Selecting the proper lift requires more than checking the boat’s advertised dry weight.

Our team evaluates:

Boat make and model
Fully loaded vessel weight
Hull design and dimensions
Beam width
Fuel, batteries, equipment, and accessories
Water depth and tidal conditions
Dock configuration and piling placement
Current and future boating needs

Proper lift selection helps protect the boat, dock, lift system, and the people using it.

Our Boat Lift Services

New Boat Lift Installation

We install IMM Quality Boat Lifts selected and configured around the vessel, dock, waterfront conditions, and intended use.

Boat Lift Replacement and Upgrades

If an existing lift is outdated, undersized, unreliable, or no longer appropriate for the vessel, we can evaluate replacement and upgrade options.

Boat Lift Repair

We diagnose and repair problems involving lift cables, motors, pulleys, gearboxes, switches, controls, bunks, hardware, and structural connections.

Preventive Maintenance

Routine inspection and maintenance can identify worn or deteriorating components before they cause a breakdown or damage. Ask our team about the Custom Dock & Davit annual boat-lift maintenance program.

Dock and Lift Installation

When a project includes both a dock and boat lift, we can coordinate the design and installation to create a complete waterfront system.

Warning Signs Your Boat Lift Needs Service

Contact our team if you notice:

Frayed, rusted, loose, or uneven cables
Grinding, squealing, or unusual noises
One side lifting faster than the other
A motor that struggles, overheats, or fails to start
Damaged pulleys, bunks, or hardware
Jerky or inconsistent movement
A boat sitting unevenly
The lift stopping unexpectedly

Continuing to operate a malfunctioning lift can result in additional equipment damage and place your boat at risk.

Why We Install IMM Quality Boat Lifts

IMM offers lift systems designed for different vessel sizes, waterfront applications, and dock configurations.

Our exclusive focus on IMM allows us to provide:

Lift options for a wide range of vessels
Marine-grade construction
Configurations tailored to the boat and property
Manufacturer-backed warranty protection
Equipment designed for Gulf Coast conditions
Local installation and ongoing service support

We recommend capacity based on the vessel’s actual loaded requirements—not simply its minimum advertised weight.

Why Choose Custom Dock & Davit?

Serving Southwest Florida since 1980
Licensed and fully insured
Exclusive installation of IMM Quality Boat Lifts
Installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance
Proper sizing based on the vessel and property
Dock and boat-lift project coordination
Local permitting experience
Continued service after installation

Our Installation Process

Vessel and Property Review

We gather the vessel specifications and evaluate the dock, waterfront conditions, access, and intended use.

Lift Recommendation

Our team recommends the appropriate lift capacity, configuration, and supporting components.

Proposal and Permitting

You receive a defined project scope, and we coordinate applicable permitting requirements included in the project.

Installation and Final Review

Our crew installs the system, verifies its operation, and reviews its basic use and care with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size boat lift do I need?

The correct capacity depends on the boat’s fully loaded weight, dimensions, hull design, equipment, and potential future use. Selecting a lift based only on dry weight can result in an undersized system.

What brand of boat lift do you install?

Custom Dock & Davit exclusively installs IMM Quality Boat Lifts.

Can you install a lift on my existing dock?

Possibly. The dock and supporting structure must be evaluated to determine whether they can accommodate the proposed lift and vessel.

Do you perform electrical work?

Custom Dock & Davit does not perform electrical work. Any required electrical work must be completed by a properly licensed electrician.

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Spend Less Time Worrying About Your Lift

Whether you need a new boat lift, repairs to an existing system, or preventive maintenance, Custom Dock & Davit provides the local experience and continued support you need.

Schedule Your Boat Lift Estimate or Service

Call (941) 923-1522 or submit the request form to speak directly with our local team.

Serving waterfront properties throughout Sarasota, Manatee County, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Longboat Key, Venice, Bird Key, Osprey, Nokomis, and nearby coastal communities.

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Trusted for over 40 years in marine craftsmanship and custom solutions for Sarasota’s waterfront properties.