27,000 LB Hurricane Elevator Boat Lift Installation — Lighthouse Point, FL
JKT Marine recently completed the installation of a custom 27,000-pound Hurricane Elevator Boat Lift for a waterfront homeowner in Lighthouse Point, Florida — and we are really proud of how this one came together.
The homeowner needed a lift solution that could safely handle a large high-performance center console while working with the specific layout of their canal-front property. After visiting the site, taking measurements, and reviewing the options, we recommended the Hurricane Elevator Lift. It was the right call for this property and this vessel.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Location: Lighthouse Point, Florida
Lift Manufacturer: Hurricane Boat Lifts
Lift Capacity: 27,000 Pounds
Lift Style: Elevator Boat Lift
Vessel Type: High-Performance Center Console
Installer: JKT Marine Construction — Licensed CGC1537758
County: Broward County, Florida
Permits: All permits managed by JKT Marine
WHY AN ELEVATOR BOAT LIFT?
Elevator boat lifts are one of the best solutions for waterfront properties with unique canal layouts or specific vessel requirements. Unlike a standard cradle lift, the elevator configuration provides exceptionally smooth and stable operation — and the space-efficient footprint worked perfectly with this homeowner's existing dock setup.
For this project specifically, the elevator design allowed the vessel to be securely stored completely out of the water while maintaining easy, comfortable boarding access from the dock. No stepping down, no awkward angles — just clean, simple access every time they head out.
The benefits this homeowner gets every single day:
— Smooth, quiet lifting operation with no jerking or uneven movement
— Full hull protection — the vessel is completely out of Lighthouse Point's saltwater canal when stored
— Elimination of barnacle growth and hull fouling — saving thousands in bottom paint and maintenance annually
— Space-efficient design that works cleanly within the existing dock layout
— 27,000-pound rated capacity with significant margin above the vessel's actual loaded weight
— Built specifically for South Florida's tidal canals and hurricane load requirements
HOW THE INSTALLATION CAME TOGETHER
Before anything else, our team came out to the property and did a thorough site evaluation — water depth at low tide, piling layout, slip dimensions, and dock configuration. Getting this right before a single component arrives on site is what prevents surprises during installation and ensures the system performs exactly as designed.
From there we managed every Broward County permit filing in-house. The homeowner never contacted a single agency — we handled everything from the initial application through final approval.
Once permits were in hand the installation followed a clear sequence:
1. Structural support installation — ensuring everything was level, properly aligned, and anchored correctly for the 27,000-pound load capacity
2. Hurricane Elevator Lift assembly — every connection point checked, torqued to specification, and verified before electrical work began
3. Marine-grade electrical connections — switch installation and control system wiring run to code for safety and insurance compliance
4. Full load testing — we brought the vessel in and ran complete raise and lower cycles, checked level, verified all limit switches, and made final adjustments until everything operated perfectly
We did not leave until the system was completely dialed in and the homeowner was comfortable operating it.
Completed 27,000 lb Hurricane Elevator Boat Lift installation in Lighthouse Point, FL. Designed to safely store and protect a large center console vessel while providing reliable operation and long-term durability in South Florida’s marine environment.
DESIGNED FOR LIGHTHOUSE POINT WATERFRONT LIVING
Lighthouse Point is home to some of the most beautiful waterfront properties in Broward County — and some of the largest center console and offshore vessels in South Florida. Selecting the correct lift capacity for vessels like this is not just about matching the boat's dry weight. It means accounting for a full fuel load, all gear, water in livewells, and everything else on board when the lift is in use.
The 27,000-pound Hurricane Elevator Lift gives this homeowner the capacity margin they need to lift confidently every time — without stressing the system or cutting it close on rated capacity.
ABOUT JKT MARINE CONSTRUCTION
JKT Marine is a licensed, family-owned marine contractor serving waterfront homeowners throughout Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Martin County. We install and service all major boat lift brands — Golden, Hi-Tide, Tide Tamer, Hurricane, AMF, and Sunstream — and we handle every permit in-house on every project.
If you are planning a boat lift installation in Lighthouse Point or anywhere in South Florida, call us or send photos of your waterfront. We will come out, assess your site, and give you a real quote with no pressure and no obligation.
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Licensed CGC1537758 · Fully Insured · Family-Owned · Serving Palm Beach, Broward & Martin County
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