Sunstream Launches LiftBar Boatlift

Sunstream^® Boat Lifts, the leading manufacturer of premium boat lifts and the SwiftShield™ Automatic Boat Cover System has added LiftBar™ to its list of universal lifting innovation.

LiftBar is the first boat lift to incorporate a screw jack-based lifting mechanism that is housed in one tube, to deliver high speed, a hidden structure, no sway, increased reliability and enhanced submergibility. The lack of cable winders eliminates the need for cable keepers and prevents tangling. LiftBar can be trickle-charged with 110 volts or solar power. No underwater AC power creates a safer waterfront experience and does not require an electrician for installation.

Because of its contained design, the lift is submersible and can be installed out of sight at dock level. Having key components under an air bell cover protects them from flooding, while backup power from the battery enables operation even if the dock power is off. The 12HP system provides speeds faster than traditional 220V motor lifts with gearboxes. The inline motor with planetary gears offers a quieter lifting and lowering experience.

The entire lifting mechanism of the LiftBar is hidden within a 6×7-inch bar with contained hoses and no external power pack. The top lid has traction stripes, matching the details of the lifting cradle. A walkable solar lid option is also available. The port and starboard LiftBar mechanisms come pre-assembled for fast and easy installation, and can bolt on to pilings, a fixed dock or a floating dock by hand without the need for a crane. The lift is controlled by a long-range Bluetooth^® transmitter, a control panel, as well as a smartphone app.

Available in five sizes LiftBar can accommodate vessels from 8,000 to 32,000 pounds. It is now available in piling lift, fixed dock and fabricated floating dock (concrete, wood and truss) configurations. Plastic modular dock and freestanding portable lift configurations will be released in the near future.