Jet Rail XL Watercraft Lift - 980-lb. capacity

Comments about Tie Down Engineering Jet Rail XL Watercraft Lift - 980-lb. capacity:

Have two. Installed on bulkhead at lake, which is 18" from water when high, and up to 24" when low.

We choose lifts as they are the most aesthetic...no poles or ugly protuberances as seen on other lifts. Very compact, doesn't block view of lake.

It is easy to clean and maintain ski on lift.

BUT, it takes alot of muscle to pull our 3 seat Yamaha Cruiser VXs on the lift. You can order a longer winch handle from the factory, which I recommend. Although there is no end to their complaining, my teenage daughters and wife can winch them up (total time, about 2 minutes).

I installed a pulley system for helping to move the assemblage down the the rail, if you try to push the ski itself, it often would slide down the beds and then get hung up at the pivot point.

There is some fine tuning you have to do to position the ski on the rail so that it pivots at the right point. But isn't difficult to figure out.

Bottom line, when I'm 80 it is unlikely I'll be able to use it, but at the current time, is the best value and most aesthetic.

Comments about Tie Down Engineering Jet Rail XL Watercraft Lift - 980-lb. capacity:

Have used for two years. This year I will return to using trailer to remove ski after use. Purchased the XL model for three seater. Takes at least two people to get ski on and off of lift. Does not perform as advertised.

Comments about Tie Down Engineering Jet Rail XL Watercraft Lift - 980-lb. capacity:

My jet ski is at the top end of the weight capability of my XL rail. It takes a little practice to get it to work just right, but I am happy with the product. I don't know of anything else that would function like this one does. I put marks on the rail so I know just when it will start tipping into the water, and marks on the winch strap so I know just how much to reel out.

Comments about Tie Down Engineering Jet Rail XL Watercraft Lift - 980-lb. capacity:

The rollers inside the rail must be lubricated before your fist use. My rail stuck with ski aboard. (2003 Yamaha 800 XLT - dry weight 710 lbs.) Winch pulled ski to nose stop, but bunks and rail stayed put. Half of bunks exposed at rear. A larger winch would be nice, too. Out of breath, but in fairness, probably caused by dragging the ski across bunks rather than rail rolling with ski aboard.Also, mount the rear (the water edge) through the deck floor into a piling top, if possible. Or, reinforce the deck floor. A lot of weight is placed on the rear pivot and mount (16 inches wide) as the ski is at 45 degrees.The positive attributes are: the size- it fits where others will not; [...]

Service and delivery comments:

Two day Fed-Ex Ground shipping to Alabama. Product was in perfect condition with all parts and instructions. Outstanding telephone support by Overton's.

Comments about Tie Down Engineering Jet Rail XL Watercraft Lift - 980-lb. capacity:

In my boathouse this is the only lift that would fit. Others may find this is the only lift they can use based upon their floor plan. If so, go for it.