Boat Lift & Slip Sizing Rules for Gulf Coast Waterfront Homes
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Determining the Right Boat Lift and Slip Size for Your Coastal Property
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As a Gulf Coast real estate advisor, I’m often asked by buyers, “What size boat lift or slip will I need?” Whether you’re docking a center console, sportfish, or pontoon, sizing your lift and slip properly is crucial to protecting your investment and ensuring smooth access to the water.
Let’s break it down with some practical, experience-backed rules of thumb I use when advising clients on boat-ready homes here in Orange Beach, Ono Island, and along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Boat Lift Sizing: Capacity & Cradle Width
A. Lift Capacity (Weight Matters)
Always account for more than…
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