Baller jipster43 Posted April 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 8, 2018 We are looking at installing a boat lift at our ski lake but are concerned that the feet will compromise the bentonite liner and cause a leak. Or it may just sink in the clay and be a bugger to remove when the ice begins to threaten. Do any of you seasoned experts have any tips for installing a boat lift in a lake with a bentonite liner? Gracias! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted April 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 8, 2018 Plastic wheels options possible on your lift ? My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted April 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 8, 2018 You could bolt 2''x10'' wood planks to the feet of the lift. I have them bolted to mine. It makes it easier to move. They sort of act like skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted April 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 8, 2018 https://www.lakemat.com/boatlift-mat/ No experience, our lake is sand and 4-15" rock where the lift sits. I'm usually struggling to move rocks enough to get the lift to settle even on all 4 legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller markn Posted April 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 9, 2018 You could use a hydro-hoist lift system. We used one in Indiana on an Army Corps Lake that would not allow anything to touch "their lake bed". We used a floating dock with the lift. Worked great. MWN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted April 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted April 9, 2018 On my lake, we don't have a liner to worry about but there are a lot of areas with clay that makes sinking and getting stuck an issue. many use 24" x 30" precast patio stones under the feet of the lift. They create a large increase in surface area and they are cheap, last a long time and can remain in the water year 'round. Like this https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.patio-sidewalk-slab-24x30.1000123174.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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