Your boat lift is in the water, and you are ready for a great summer of boating. Have you taken your first cruise this year? Yes! It was a great experience – wasn’t it?
That is until you noticed the hole(s) in your canopy cover. Did the last storm cause a tear in your canopy? You can’t ignore it. It’s time to replace your top!
Your previous boat lift dealer went out of business, or you don’t remember what size canopy you need! Contact PWS.
By now, you’ve heard great comments about Pier & Waterfront Solutions. There are over 100 customer referrals on the PWS website, demonstrating the quality of our work. Those are not some salesperson’s words – they are actual, documented statements.
Mike W, Fish Creek
These young men (Alex and Tyler) did the best install I have ever seen! I am a perfectionist, and I could not have done a better job myself! Even the pipes that are across from each other are even in height where in the past the pipes were all at random heights,
We tipped the guys but I wanted you to know what a great job they did! Keep up the great work!! Mike W
Excellent Job
Hi Jerry, Enclosed is payment for the pier haul out this fall ….. They (the crew) did an excellent job under difficult conditions. Will call you next spring for re-installation. Dave W.
Great Job John K Door County
Crews do a great job. John K.
Awesome Service – Casey C.
Jerry, Thank you so much for the AWESOME service! Casey C.
Hi = just wanted to let you know your crew did a great job taking down our dock this year. You are all a pleasure to work with. Thanks David C.
QB Outstanding Project Work
Outstanding project work. Alex is magical on the forklift and Ben is a strong extra. Nice work, it’s exactly as I hoped it would turn out. QB
Dale R. Customer service is an art
Jerry, Customer service is an art. You have mastered the art. Thank you for your service! Dale R.
We appreciate you
I enjoyed talking to Keri
I enjoyed talking with Keri. She is very polite and personable. She relayed exactly what I wanted done and she will do well for your business. Please share this with her. Thanks Michael H
You also know that PWS can provide replacement parts for almost all dock and boat lift brands. But did you know PWS can provide replacement canopies for every brand of boat lift?
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Love your boat? Then you want to give it a dry home.
Many boat owners choose ShoreMaster Boat Lift Canopies to protect their boats. The quality and longevity of its products are synonymous with the name – ShoreMaster.
ShoreMaster Boat Lift canopies last for years, giving your boat the protection it needs and deserves.
Due to the quality of a ShoreMaster canopy frame, you don’t have to worry about them. But, the sun does deteriorate all canopy fabrics over time.
The two popular boat lift brands on the Door County peninsula are ShoreMaster and Shorestation. We’ll concentrate on those.
First, it’s important to remember that ShoreMaster has more than one length for each lift. Different fabrics and colors are also available for every model.
Telling us you have a model # SM 4010 lift is not enough. Here is the correct way to measure a replacement canopy for a ShoreMaster boat lift:
ShoreMaster Canopy Dimensions
Length: Measure from the frame outside edge to the outside edge, along the horizontal centerline. Do not measure up and over the top.
Width: Measure between the inside edges of the frame.
Shorestation lifts will have an extra factor to consider – The metal used on the canopy frame. Shorestation makes canopy frames with either steel or aluminum. It’s important to distinguish between the two before proceeding. The shape and mountings are different.
Older “legacy” models used steel for the frames. Later they began making aluminum boat lifts like the rest of the world.
Now we have the frame material down pat. Now we can ask the remaining questions. We’ll start with the aluminum lifts since they are the most popular.
Shorestation ALUMINUM Canopy Frames
Shorestation Aluminum Canopy Dimensions
Length: Measure the side rail and then add 2 feet to that number
Width: Measure between the inside edges of the frame
Now on to the Steel canopies.
Shorestation STEEL Canopy Frames
Shorestation Steel Canopy Dimensions
Length: Count the number of inner ribs
Width: Measure between the inside edges of the frame
NOTE: Were there ANY modifications or repairs to the canopy frame? If the answer is yes, it is vital to bring that information to our attention. Changes could result in an error. Custom canopy sizes are not returnable.
The best option is to have a PWS representative do a site evaluation by coming to your site. That way, you can rest assured that we have the correct information.
Look for the brand name on the frame or winch of the boat lift and call or send the information to us. Sending a photo helps also.
We will return a diagram of the frames to compare with your actual canopy frame. We will also show you how to take the precise canopy dimensions needed. It’s as simple as that!
If in doubt, ask PWS to send someone out to get the information.
It’s better to be safe than sorry – Call PWS Today!
Pier & Waterfront Solutions, 7325 St. Hwy 57, is located 3 miles south of Sturgeon Bay. Go 1 mile PAST the intersection with County MM (heading north). Look on the right at the intersection of Idlewild Road and Hwy 57.
Pier & Waterfront Solutions remains “open” year-round.
The Covid-19 virus is waning thanks to the population getting vaccinations. We hope that the remaining people will get the vaccine to help stop the spread of this deadly virus. We will continue to conduct as much business as possible by email, text, or phone to do our part to keep people safe.
Site visits continue as usual. When making in-person contacts, we follow “social distancing” guidelines when possible by doing any face-to-face contact outdoors.
Red Tag
PWS‘s display area is always open for you to examine at your leisure. All displays available for sale have a numbered, red tag on them. Want more information on something you saw in our yard? Please reference that number when you inquire.
PWS provides estimates by email to make the process faster, safer, and paperless.
Call, message, or email Jerry with any questions.
Jerry Englebert
