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Boat Lift Motor Repair & Replacement in South Florida

When your boat lift motor stops working your vessel is stuck — either in the water or suspended on the lift. JKT Marine diagnoses and repairs boat lift motors throughout Palm Beach and Broward County fast so you get back on the water without delay.

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Diagnose first — then repair

We Find the Real Problem — Not Just the Symptom

A boat lift motor that will not run is frustrating — but the motor itself is often not the root cause of the problem. South Florida's saltwater environment creates electrical corrosion, switch failures, and wiring issues that mimic motor failure but can be fixed for a fraction of motor replacement cost. JKT Marine diagnoses every motor problem completely before recommending any repair or replacement.

We check the full electrical pathway — from your shore power connection through the switch, capacitors, wiring, and motor windings — before concluding the motor itself needs replacement. Many lift owners throughout Palm Beach County and Broward County have been told they need a new motor when the actual problem was a failed capacitor or corroded switch connection costing a fraction of that price. We will tell you what is actually wrong and give you a straight repair cost before any work begins.

🚨 Common signs your boat lift motor needs attention: Motor hums but lift does not move · Motor runs but lift moves slowly · Breaker trips repeatedly when you operate the lift · Motor runs hot or smells burned · Lift operates in one direction only · Motor makes grinding or unusual sounds during operation · Lift worked fine then stopped without warning.

Complete motor diagnostics and repair

Full Motor Diagnostics — All Major Lift Brands — South Florida

JKT Marine services boat lift motors on Golden, Hi-Tide, Tide Tamer, Hurricane, AMF, Neptune, and Sunstream lifts throughout South Florida. We diagnose the complete electrical system and repair or replace only what is actually needed.

Boat Lift Motor Repair Services

Complete Motor Diagnostics

Full electrical system diagnosis including motor windings, capacitors, starting components, switches, wiring, and shore power connections. We identify the actual cause of the failure before recommending any repair.

Capacitor & Switch Replacement

Failed capacitors and corroded switches are among the most common causes of boat lift motor failure in South Florida. These components are significantly less expensive to replace than the motor itself — and we always check them first.

Wiring & Electrical Repair

Corroded connections, damaged wiring, and failed control boxes diagnosed and repaired throughout Palm Beach and Broward County. All marine electrical work done to code for safety and insurance compliance.

Motor Replacement

When motor replacement is genuinely needed we source OEM-compatible motors for your specific lift brand and install them correctly — including proper mounting, wiring, and system testing under load.

Control Box & Remote Repair

Lift control boxes and wireless remote systems repaired and replaced for all major brands. If your remote is not communicating with your lift or your control box is unresponsive we diagnose and fix it fast.

Post-Repair Load Testing

Every motor repair is followed by a full operational test under actual load — raising and lowering with your vessel — before we consider the job complete. We do not leave until the system is working correctly.

Where we repair motors

Boat Lift Motor Repair Service Areas — South Florida

📍 Jupiter
📍 Palm Beach Gardens
📍 West Palm Beach
📍 Lake Worth
📍 Boynton Beach
📍 Delray Beach
📍 Boca Raton
📍 Deerfield Beach
📍 Lighthouse Point
📍 Hillsboro Beach
📍 Pompano Beach
📍 Fort Lauderdale
📍 Hollywood
📍 Stuart
📍 Palm City
📍 Jensen Beach

Get Your Boat Lift Motor Diagnosed Today

Call us or send photos and a description of what your lift is doing — we will respond fast with an honest diagnosis and a real repair cost. Most motor repairs are completed in a single visit.

Why homeowners choose us

Why South Florida Boat Owners Trust JKT Marine With Motor Repairs

Diagnose Before We Recommend

We never recommend motor replacement without a complete diagnosis. Many motor problems are caused by less expensive components — capacitors, switches, wiring — that we always check first.

Honest Pricing Before We Start

You receive a firm repair cost before any work begins. We do not diagnose your lift and then present a surprise invoice. The number we quote is what you pay.

All Major Brands Serviced

Golden, Hi-Tide, Tide Tamer, Hurricane, AMF, Neptune, and Sunstream. We know every major lift motor system and carry common repair parts for fast service.

Fast Response Throughout South Florida

A boat stuck in the water or on a non-functioning lift is a real problem. We respond quickly throughout Palm Beach and Broward County and complete most motor repairs in a single visit.

Family-Owned, Owner Involved

Our ownership is personally involved in every repair. You deal directly with the people who know your lift — not a dispatcher routing a technician you have never spoken to.

Load Tested Before We Leave

Every motor repair is tested under actual operating conditions with your vessel before we close out the job. We do not leave until we have confirmed the system works correctly.

Common questions

Boat Lift Motor Repair FAQ — South Florida

Capacitor and switch replacement — the most common motor-related repairs — typically runs $150 to $400. Full motor replacement ranges from $500 to $2,000 or more depending on the lift brand, motor size, and parts availability. We provide a firm quote after diagnosis and before any work begins.
A humming motor that does not turn is one of the most common motor symptoms we see in South Florida. It typically indicates a failed starting capacitor — the component that provides the initial torque burst to get the motor spinning. In many cases this is a straightforward, inexpensive repair. It can also indicate a seized gearbox or a mechanical jam in the lift mechanism. JKT Marine diagnoses the complete system to identify the actual cause.
A breaker that trips repeatedly when you run your lift is usually a sign that the motor is drawing more current than it should — indicating a failing motor, a failing capacitor, a mechanical binding issue in the lift, or an undersized circuit breaker for the motor's load. JKT Marine measures motor amperage draw during diagnosis to identify the root cause accurately.
Many apparent motor failures are actually caused by less expensive components — capacitors, switches, control boards, or wiring — that can be replaced without touching the motor itself. JKT Marine always performs a complete diagnosis before recommending motor replacement. When the motor itself has failed, we source OEM-compatible replacements for your specific lift brand.
Most boat lift motor repairs — capacitor replacement, switch replacement, wiring repair — are completed in a single visit of 1 to 3 hours. Full motor replacement typically takes 2 to 4 hours depending on the lift brand and motor accessibility. We carry common parts so most repairs do not require a return visit for parts.
Yes — JKT Marine repairs boat lift motors throughout all of Broward County including Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and all surrounding waterfront communities. We also serve all of Palm Beach County and Martin County.

Ready to get your lift working again?

Boat Lift Motor Repair Throughout South Florida

Call us or describe what your lift is doing — we respond fast and get to your property quickly. JKT Marine is South Florida's trusted licensed marine contractor for boat lift motor diagnosis and repair.

Licensed CGC1537758  ·  Fully Insured  ·  Serving Palm Beach, Broward & Martin County