Sunstream Releases New Boat Lift Accessories

Sunstream® Boat Lifts, manufacturer of high-quality portable and installed boat lifts and the SwiftShield™ Automatic Boat Cover System, announced a new family of next generation boat lift accessories for the new SunLift SLX, including guide ons and a goal post bow stop, all based on a new, modern extruded shape called the “Sqround”. Not square and not round, the Sqround extrusion combines the best qualities of both, with smooth curves, yet enough soft edges to keep telescoping sections from spinning out of alignment.

The new SunLift SLX accessory introduces the concept of a goal post to a bow stop. These goal posts gently nudge the bow correctly to the center and give users a visual reference for correctly placing the boat fore and aft on the lift. A waterline band on the bow stop gives a visual reference for the correct height of the lift when loading. The V-shaped beam that stops the boat is shaped to direct the bow inward, which is an advancement over the typical hoop-style stops that tend to push the bow off center.

The strong mechanical properties of the Sqround extruded parts double the strength of existing accessories, and the shape matches the aesthetics of Sunstream’s new SunLift SLX. The guides have a ribbed rubber exterior that matches the rubber bunks of Sunstream lifts and offer a more forgiving contact against the boat for less wear and tear on the vessel compared to traditional PVC. The soft rolling rubber is gentle on the boat, yet is designed for extra-long life, with industry-leading scratch and stain resistant properties. Sunstream’s innovative unbreakable guide bunk bracket uses a single set bolt instead of the traditional clamp with multiple bolts, which has a cleaner look and saves time during installation and adjustment. The guide ons are the first on the market with adjustable height, which enables them to match the rub rail elevation, while the bow stop is the first adjustable width bow stop to accommodate the SunLift SLX adjustable width bunks. In addition, an optional step simplifies boarding.