Model: 4-Person (750-pound capacity)
Track: 70' at 30°
Area: Ramsey Lake, Sudbury
Year: 2014
This recently purchased lakeside property had no waterfront access so the owners couldn't enjoy boating from their home. While the slope to the water is only about 30 degrees, the surface was smooth rock. We took the time setting the first 20 section of track so the lift would be parallel to the house, it makes it easier on the eye.
The lift fits beautifully into the side yard landscaping and allows for easy access from either the house or the yard.
Looking down the track to the dock and the boat. Getting to the boat and the water was the purpose for buying this cottage.
The lower sun deck has the lift station on one side and the dock on the other.
After we'd completed the lift first the owners had Docks and Decks integrate the lift into the side yard and the dock area beautifully. Before we set the track we asked them to set the best stopping height for the lower station; the water level fluctuates seasonally and winter ice can pile up thanks to a prevailing on-shore wind.
Even though there was an ideal place to run the lift directly from the deck, the owners chose to have the car stop level with the flat side yard a few steps below the first floor level, allowing the lift could be accessed from both the yard and the house.
All photos are courtesy of the lift owners.