The Front Mount Boat Lift is engineered for strength, simplicity, and superior performance in rough water conditions. Designed to mount directly to the front of your dock, this lift connects using two heavy-duty dock brackets equipped with solid steel pivot rings and large custom nylon bushings. This pivot system allows the rear of the lift to raise and lower smoothly. In some installations—such as an L-shaped slip—the lift can be mounted with one side bracket and two front mounting points, depending on dock layout and available structure. This flexible setup allows for secure operation even when only one side of the lift can be supported. One or two additional side brackets attach to the dock’s finger sections, supporting the lift when it's in the lowered position. When lowered, the lift creates a natural slant—submerging the back of the lift underwater—similar to a trailer backed down a boat ramp. You simply drive your boat up the lift just like you would onto a trailer. Durable polymer cradles hold your boat securely in place while the blower motor raises both the boat and the steel frame completely out of the water. The hot-dipped galvanized side brackets act as travel stops and are mounted to the dock’s internal structure for added strength. When the lift is in the raised position, the T-bar applies upward pressure to the dock-mounted side brackets. This unique configuration effectively reinforces your dock, enhancing its buoyancy and stability. With your boat and lift locked in the upright position, the system becomes an extension of your dock—moving together with wave action. This makes the Front Mount Boat Lift one of the best solutions for rough water environments, providing reliable protection by minimizing movement and impact.