Yes, the 2018 install season has begun in Door County. Actually, we started delivering equipment and did some installs a week ago in certain areas. As more areas open up we will gain access to them. We will be expanding into more areas as weather permits. We’ve all been looking forward to this. What part will Nature play in the schedule?
Nature will probably throw a few curves at us (snow, wind, rain to name a few) but we will continue with our work. As most of you know we have added a third ATF, truck and trailer setup. We’ve also added additional crews to assist us with our growing customer base this year.
What changes have been made this season?
In early March we sent out an email announcing the addition of John Englebert as our new Service Manager and Scheduler. We encourage you to contact John @ 920-495-2860 or john@wisconsinpws.com with scheduling requests and questions.
John has been doing an excellent job of accommodating requests so far. As the season progresses the schedules will get tighter but John always seems to find a way to make it work (if Nature co-operates).
What we look forward to
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Looking for something new this year? Call Jerry or Dave. Have a repair that needs attention? Call John to schedule it!
Where can you find Pier & Waterfront Solutions?
We are located in the center of the Door County Peninsula at 7325 St. Hwy 42/57. That’s 1 mile North of County MM (Hwy 42) and 3 miles South of Sturgeon Bay. Look for the Idlewild Road intersection.
Our staff is always ready to serve your needs year round.
Don’t forget – Give us a call If you have a dock or boatlift topic you would like to see addressed on our site,
Lift Boss Motor – Your best solution to hand cranking a boat lift
Lift Boss motors take the work out of raising your boat.
A push of the button is all it takes to raise or lower your boat. You will have confidence that it can handle the situation every time. Regardless of the weight of the boat, it’s a simple solution for a hard job.
Install a Lift Boss Motor and solve your problem.
You’ll find that a Lift Boss is a real problem solver. The ease of quiet operation will make you wonder why you didn’t do this before. In fact, people say they will never go back to a hand crank unit again after they install the Lift Boss. http://www.extrememax.com/category-s/1882.htm
24 V Solar Panel arrangement
How is the Motor Powered?
The motors are available in 12 V or 24 V D.C. and 120 Volt A.C. versions.
The D.C. powered unit uses solar energy to raise and lower your boat from a battery. The sun keeps the battery charged and ready to go as you need.
What if the power fails?
The Lift Boss comes complete with an attachment that allows you to operate the motor in a power emergency. You’re never without a simple solution.
How do you operate it?
If you can use a garage door remote, you can handle the Lift Boss. While the wireless remotes are small, the motors operate smoothly, quietly and efficiently – even on large boats.
How is it installed?
Remove the hand wheel from the winch box and replace it with the Lift Boss. Watch this video for more information on a typical installation:
Remember – Pier & Waterfront Solutions is available to install any lift motor for you.
Be ready for the upcoming boating season!
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Go to “NEWS” on any page of our website (wwww.wisconsinpws.com) for a complete list of articles meant to keep you informed. Solutions to many maintenance issues are answered in a convenient format.
Where can you find Pier & Waterfront Solutions?
We are located in the center of the Door County Peninsula at 7325 St. Hwy 42/57. That’s 1 mile North of County MM (Hwy 42) and 3 miles South of Sturgeon Bay. Look for the Idlewild Road intersection.
Our staff is always ready to serve your needs year round.
Don’t forget – Give us a call If you have a dock or boatlift topic you would like to see addressed on our site,
How long has ShoreMaster been providing waterfront equipment?
ShoreMaster Waterfront Equipment & PWS
ShoreMaster has covered the waterfront with world-class equipment for over 40 years. Along with Pier & Waterfront Solutions, they make it easy for people to actually enjoy their waterfront experience.
Is it time for you to call us? We will work hard to earn your business.
ShoreMaster’s complete lineup of products include:
Residential & Commercial Docks;
Floating Docks;
Boat Lifts;
Jet Ski Lifts;
Swim Rafts:
PolyDock Products;
Canopies;
Cleats;
Dock lighting and more
Did we mention a full line of waterfront accessories too?
Pier & Waterfront Solutions specializes in ShoreMaster residential and commercial:
docks;
boatlifts; and
accessories.
We service the other brands.
Where is PWS located?
PWS is located in the center of the Door County Peninsula at 7325 St Hwy 57. That’s just 1 mile North of County MM (Hwy 42) and 3 miles South of Sturgeon Bay. Look for the Idlewild Road intersection.
Our staff is always ready to serve your needs.
Give us a call If you have a dock or boat lift topic you would like to see addressed here,
Call Jerry at 920-493-4404 or Email Jerry@wisconsinpws.com for more information.
YourJet Ski Lift requires simple spring maintenance so you can enjoy the summer season. Don’t ignore your jet ski lift if you want to prolong its life. This guide will help you.
ShoreMaster Vertical Jet Ski Lift
Here’s a list of things to check:
Inspect the jet ski lift before it goes into the water. Look for worn parts and loose bolts, etc. Tighten or replace as needed.
It’s extremely important to check the cables for corrosion or fraying, Replace as needed.
For electric powered jet ski lifts, reattach the battery.
If the electric motor uses a rubber friction wheel to drive the handwheel, rub the friction wheel with a clean, coarse rag to remove any residual dirt accumulated over the winter.
Check the bearings for any noise and proper operation.
Examine inside the rack frames for any sand or vegetation packed into the tubes. Remove these before you use the lift.
Check any carpeted bunks for damage.
Check all pulleys and other wearable parts for damage. On older models, with plastic pulleys, rotate the pulleys by hand to look for cracked or broken edges. Replace if damaged.
What else can I do?
Apply NO grease to the pulleys as this will allow sand and dirt to accumulate and wear the parts out faster.
Ensure that the lift moves freely up & down without binding or straining. Remember to maintain tension on the cables when lowering the lift rack. This prevents backlash on the winch.
Make sure the cable winds smoothly and in even rows so that proper memory is maintained.
Use leather gloves and face/eye protection if reattaching a bungee cord on a friction drive motor. If the cord slips out of your hands the results can be painful.
All cables should have a quick spray of penetrating oil applied to them. The main winch cable including on the cable wrapped around the winch drum.
DO NOT APPLY any oil inside the winch mechanism itself – only on the cable.
Is it time to replace the carpet on the lift bunks? Consider replacing them with maintenance-free vinyl bunks?
Get ready for Summer fun.
Remember
Pier & Waterfront Solutions (PWS) specializes in all ShoreMaster docks, lifts, and accessories.
Located in the center of Door County at 7325 St Hwy 57, just south of Sturgeon Bay at the intersection of Idlewild Road. We are 1 mile North of Hwy 42 (County MM). Our staff looks forward to serving all of your waterfront needs year round.
Equally important, if you found this article helpful – Go to “NEWS” on any page of our website for a complete list of articles. These articles are meant to keep you informed on the latest product information and maintenance issues.
The wide variety of articles on dock and boat lifts issues will answer many of your questions. PWS believes that an informed consumer makes better decisions.
Vertical Jet Ski Lifts and Dock Platforms were discussed in Part 1 and 2 of this series. In this final segment, we examine permanent pier mounted lifts and track systems.
You will see both types of PWC Lifts used in select locations and situations In Door County,
Three of these pier mounted lifts operate in a similar manner with slight variations. These units go by names like Swinger, Tide Tamer, and Davitmaster.
Each pier mounted lift model requires a rigid, mounting on a solid, permanent pier. Steel pipes may be embedded in rock, or to concrete-capped bases, to secure the piers.
The cantilevered PWC weight generates leverage and thus requires a large mass to mount the lift. Without this type of massive base, the dock will suffer structural damage.
DavitMaster Pier Mounted Lift
Tide Tamer Pier Mounted Lift
These pier mounted lifts have two advantages. First, the PWC usually rotates over the dock itself for storage, repairs or covering. Secondly, the lifting height will be limited by the workable drum diameter of the winch.
What are track systems?
The final type of Jet Ski system is the track system similar to the Roll-n-Go shown here.
Roll n go track system
A series of covered rollers and a winch are used to pull the PWC to the shoreline. A cart may be used on the track when the weight of the unit exceeds 2000#.
Where is Pier & Waterfront Solutions Located?
We are located in the center of the Door County Peninsula at 7325 St. Hwy 57. That’s just 1 mile North of County MM (Hwy 42) and 3 miles South of Sturgeon Bay. Look for the Idlewild Road intersection.
Our staff is always ready year-round to address your needs.
Give us a call If you have a dock or boat lift topic you would like to see addressed.
Call Jerry at 920-493-4404 or Email Jerry@wisconsinpws.com for more information.
