R&J Machine – Hidden Beam Boat Lifts

Cruising down the lake affords you the opportunity to see how other people manage storage of their water toys.  Some keep the boat at the dock, others have a lift – and some even have boathouses. 

Boathouses and lifts are a great investment and offer peace of mind if you have the right shoreline for the structure. These structures offer protection from the weather and general wear and tear which results as your vessel bumps and grinds against the docking to which it is moored.

R&J Machine are equipped to help you refurbish an existing boathouse foundation or install the base steel work and/or overhead steel work for your new boathouse structure and lifts. Their boathouses can be designed to accommodate an overhead or hidden beam wet slip boat lift in which to store your vessel year ‘round.  

A hidden beam wet slip is a unique design which finally allows you to have a wet slip lift without the overhead beams normally associated with this type of lift. This new style of boat lift gives you a clear unobstructed view around the deck when the boat is in the down position. Ideally, a hidden beam wet slip design should be incorporated into the initial design and fabrication of your permanent dock, boathouse, or boat port but it is possible to retro fit this type of slip on some existing permanent steel docks and boathouses. A hidden beam slip lift can be designed to handle boats ranging from PWC’s up to 12,000 lbs.

Perhaps you have an existing boathouse which is beginning to deteriorate. R&J can raise that boathouse, build a new foundation under it, and then reposition it back onto the new base.  This is a great option for those who have a heritage boathouse they do not want to tear down.

If you are wondering about the environmental effects of a boathouse construction, you should know that installing steel piles for the boathouse foundation creates minimal impact on the shoreline and lake bottom.

R&J Machine also manufacture a full range of wet-slip lifts for your new or current boathouse.  They have their own barges, rock drills and pile driving equipment which enable them to complete a wide variety of projects. R&J are equipped with a full AutoCAD drafting system which, coupled with their engineering capabilities, allows them to offer a one stop service. If required, R&J can also handle the permitting process; and their top-notch welders are certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau.

So, if you have lifts, slips or boathouses in mind – R&J Machine is the business to call!

R&J Machine
1601- 8th Line of Selwyn Township, Lakefield
www.rjmachine.ca   705-652-6731