How to Identify Vertical & Cantilever Boat Lifts

[@skwira000]

Vertical lifts are way better.

[@HewittRollADock]

The Cantilever has the best mechanical advantage and the least amount of moving parts but it all comes down to water depth and water fluctuation that decides what lift is needed for each installation

[@skwira000]

Yeah OK I can see that. Another factor is canopy height. On a vertical, I can get the top wall of my Lund up as high as the bottom beam of the canopy where I can keep it dry even in the worse storms. I know canopies main purpose is UV protection. It's a major plus for me since I don't have an auto bilge pump.

[@janetreider2753]

Which one is better for lower water depth?

[@HewittRollADock]

Thanks for the question, Janet! The Cantilever lift can "limbo" lower than the Vertical, by a difference of 3-1/2 inches.