Tools & Calculators
These calculators do the arithmetic the guides explain. Each one shows its working and its assumptions, so you can check the result and bring real numbers to a dealer or contractor. They run entirely in your browser; nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
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- ToolsBoat Lift Capacity CalculatorFree boat lift capacity calculator. Adds fuel, water, ballast, batteries and gear to your dry weight, applies a safety margin, and suggests a lift rating.
- ToolsBoat Lift Type FinderAnswer six questions about your boat, water, level swings, structure, ice and depth to see which boat lift types fit your site best, and why.
- ToolsBoat Lift Cost EstimatorEstimate the installed cost of a boat lift by type, capacity, water, pilings, power, canopy and region. Itemized 2026 ranges with the assumptions shown.
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- Boat Lift Solar Charger and Battery SizingSize the solar panel and battery for a DC boat lift from motor current, lift time, trips per week and sun hours, with days of reserve and battery type.
- Boat Lift Water Depth CalculatorCheck whether a boat lift works at your site at both low and high water: depth to float the boat on and off, and lift travel to clear waves at high water.