Design the Perfect Lift for Your Pontoon Boat

September 28, 2026

If you’re like many others who live on a lake in Michigan, then the idea of having a boat you can drive around it on summer days is a very exciting one. Here at Pier Perfection, we understand that owning a boat comes with a lot more responsibilities than just driving it around and enjoying the water, as there’s a lot of upkeep that comes with owning a boat.

In this month’s blog, we’re highlighting a more fun side of a task that comes with owning a boat, and that’s designing your boat lift with Floe International, specifically for Pontoon boats.

Know Your Boat

While quite simple information, one huge thing you’ll want to have down is the weight of your boat when it’s dry, when it’s ready to be docked (to account for extra water weight), and the exact dimensions. When designing a custom lift for your pontoon, for it to be truly custom designed it will need to cater to your boat’s specifications.

Floe International Boat Lift Designs

Floe International is one of our trusted partners for pontoon boat lift designs, and we can’t recommend checking out their boat design page enough. There, you can input your pontoon boat’s information and continue on to further designing your lift on their helpful design software.

The three kinds of lifts they offer for Pontoon boats are:

  • VSD-6500 PONTOONS
  • VSD-8000 PONTOONS
  • VSD-5000

Generally speaking, the VSD-5000 is ideal for smaller pontoons with a fully loaded weight of up to 5,000 pounds, while the VSD-6500 is better suited for mid-sized pontoon boats weighing between 5,000 and 6,500 pounds. For larger luxury pontoons and tritoons with additional passengers, larger engines, or extra equipment, the VSD-8000 provides dependable lifting capacity for boats weighing up to 8,000 pounds.

Extra Accessories for Lifts

A boat lift isn’t complete without the accessories that add extra convenience and protection. Popular options include canopy covers for UV protection, wheel kits for easier seasonal installation and removal, guide-ons for simpler docking, and solar-powered lift motors that make raising and lowering your boat effortless.

All in all, designing your own pontoon boat lift can be exciting, as well choosing what accessories you’d want to add to your order. For more information on what boat lift services you’re interested in, contact us at Pier Perfection today!