Cape Coral has over 400 miles of canals — more than any city on earth. A boat lift is the difference between a hull you actually use and one growing barnacles by August. We design, install, and service lifts from jet-ski platforms to 24,000 lb offshore rigs, built for salt water and sized to your slip.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 5 Google reviewsCape Coral's gulf-access and freshwater canals sit in warm, brackish-to-salt water that goes to work on a hull the moment you tie up — barnacles, slime, blistering bottom paint, and electrolysis on every metal fitting. Leave a boat in the water here and you're buying bottom jobs and outdrive service you'd never need on a lift.
A properly engineered lift takes the hull cleanly out of the water at the end of every trip. No more growth, no more salt-soaked lower units, and a boat that's ready to drop and run in under a minute. Done right, the lift practically disappears into your dock and runs for decades.
We build for the realities of this coast: aluminum lift frames that won't rust, 316 stainless cables and hardware (galvanized is a non-starter in salt), sealed marine motors, and cradles sized to your exact hull. Every install is permitted through the City of Cape Coral and Lee County, and set to your seawall height and canal width so it clears at low tide and rides out a surge.
From a single jet ski to an offshore center console, we spec the right cradle, motor, and piling layout for your slip and your hull weight.
Real installed ballpark ranges. Your free on-site estimate is exact — final price depends on pilings, canal depth, electrical, and seawall height.
Pricing reflects typical Cape Coral canal installs with marine-grade aluminum, 316 stainless cables, and a sealed motor. No good/better/best tiers — premium spec is standard.
We meet you at the canal, measure, and size the lift to your boat and slip.
We pull City of Cape Coral and Lee County permits in-house.
Pilings set, lift mounted, cradle fit, motor wired to your dock circuit.
We set the bunks, show you the controls, and back it with a real warranty.
Most Cape Coral boat lifts run from about $3,000 for a jet-ski lift to $8,000–$13,500 for a 7,000–10,000 lb lift that fits most center consoles and bay boats. Larger 16,000–24,000 lb offshore lifts run $14,000 and up, and a canopy adds roughly $14,000–$22,000. Your exact price depends on pilings, canal depth, and electrical — we quote it free on-site.
Yes. Boat lifts on Cape Coral canals require a permit through the City of Cape Coral, and Lee County or state agencies may be involved depending on the waterway. We handle the entire permitting process in-house so you don't have to.
Size your lift to your boat's fully-loaded weight — hull, engines, fuel, water, and gear — then add a safety margin. A 24-ft center console usually needs a 10,000 lb lift; heavier cruisers and offshore boats need 16,000–24,000 lb. We confirm the right capacity at your free estimate.
Once permits are in hand, a standard Cape Coral lift install is typically completed in a day or two on the water. Permitting timelines vary by canal and jurisdiction; we give you a realistic schedule up front.
In Cape Coral's sun, a canopy is worth it — it protects gelcoat, upholstery, and electronics from UV and afternoon storms, and keeps the boat cleaner between trips. We can add a canopy to most lift sizes.
Rinse the cables and cradle with fresh water periodically, keep the boat balanced on the bunks, and have the lift serviced annually. We build with marine-grade aluminum, 316 stainless cables, and sealed motors specifically so salt water doesn't shorten the lift's life.
Tell us your boat and slip — we'll send back a spec and a real number. Or call (239) 397-3400.