Boat Lift Distributors

What Boat Lift Distributors does

Boat Lift Distributors (BLD) is a Houston, Texas-based specialty distributor of marine lifting equipment and accessories founded in 1974. The company sells complete boat-lift systems across nearly every architectural variant — top mount, elevator, cradle, sling, floating, beamless four-point, skiff, pontoon, and lake lifts — with weight capacities ranging from roughly 1,000 lb to 30,000 lb, supported by an in-house proprietary accessory, the BLD Over-Ride manual power-overide device. It also distributes PWC/jet ski lifts, motors and gear units (flat plate, AMS A-Drive, E-Drive), replacement parts (cables, cradles, beams, bunks, pulleys, slings, pipe supports, rigging hardware), wireless remote systems, and davit cranes. Underlying technology is mechanical rather than software: marine-grade aluminum and galvanized steel construction, hydraulic/electric/manual lifting mechanisms, and corrosion-resistant materials for saltwater environments. The company holds authorized-dealer relationships with at least nine OEMs including Hewitt, Gulf Coast, Storm Surge, Wave Armor, Jet Port, East Coast Boat Lifts, Best Boatlifts, Breeze Boatlifts, and Econo Boatlifts.

Revenue is generated exclusively through one-time sales of physical goods across three channels: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce website (boatliftdistributors.com) with secure online checkout and stated 3-day shipping, a phone-based inside-sales operation (800.657.9998, staffed Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM), and a physical showroom at 11850 Tanner Rd., Houston. A wholesale registration program serves contractors, dealers, and marine businesses at dealer pricing for resale or installation. Pricing is unit-based and spans a wide ladder: PWC lifts $95–$13,654, replacement parts $0.63–$850, top-mount lifts $6,979–$17,325, elevator lifts $8,100–$19,732, and Hewitt hydraulic lifts $8,708–$30,175.

Customer segments split between private boat owners (primary) — individuals with waterfront properties, private docks, or boat houses seeking hull protection and easier docking — and marine contractors, boat-lift installers, marina operators, and boat-house builders (secondary) purchasing for commercial installation or resale. BLD advertises an international shipping footprint spanning the United States, Mexico, Central/South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia. The business is privately held and bootstrapped, with no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, and an employee count in the 1–10 band; the primary listed contact is "Sean" at [email protected], consistent with founder/owner-led operation.

Name

Boat Lift Distributors

Legal name

Boat Lift Distributors

Website

https://boatliftdistributors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boat Lift Distributors, founded in 1974 in Houston, Texas, is a multi-brand specialty distributor of boat lifts, PWC lifts, motors, replacement parts, and accessories, serving private boat owners and marine contractors across the United States and internationally via e-commerce, phone sales, a Houston showroom, and a wholesale dealer program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boat Lift Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Boat & Personal Watercraft (PWC) Retail (CRAMAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Docking, Anchoring & Mooring Equipment Retail (CRAMAIAI)

Keywords

• Boat lift systems
• Marine equipment distribution
• PWC lift solutions
• Boat lift replacement parts
• Marine hardware distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Boat Lift Sales: One-time sale of complete boat lift systems including boat house lifts, PWC lifts, Hewitt lifts, elevator lifts, top mount lifts, floating lifts, and specialty lifts. Products sold at various price points from approximately $3,269 to $30,175 depending on capacity and type.
2. Boat Lift Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts, repair components, and accessories including cables, cradles, pulleys, motors, gears, slings, and rigging hardware. Parts range from under $1 to several hundred dollars for major components.
3. Motors and Gears: Replacement motors (3/4 HP to 1.5 HP), gear units, and related components for boat lift systems. Includes flat plate hoists, A-Drive systems, and E-Drive systems.
4. Dealer/Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale sales to dealers and contractors through the wholesale registration program. Volume-based business relationships with contractors serving private owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Boat Lift Distributors distributes complete boat lift systems, PWC/jet ski lifts, davits, replacement parts (cables, cradles, beams, bunks, slings, pulleys, pipe supports), motors and gears, wireless remotes, and dock accessories from multiple premium manufacturers including Hewitt, Gulf Coast, Storm Surge, Wave Armor, and Jet Port. The company sells directly to private boat owners and wholesale to contractors and dealers via e-commerce, phone sales, a Houston showroom, and a wholesale registration program.

Product overview

Boat Lift Distributors is a physical product distributor specializing in boat lifts, PWC lifts, and replacement parts, operating since 1974. The product portfolio centers on boat lifts (including Boat House Lifts, Top Mount Lifts, Elevator Lifts, Floating Lifts, Skiff Lifts, Beamless 4 Point Lifts, and Lake Lifts), with sub-brands Hewitt, Gulf Coast, and Storm Surge. Complementary offerings include PWC/Jet Ski Lifts (with Wave Armor and Jet Port brands), Boat Lift Parts (cables, cradles, beams, bunks, pulleys, rigging, slings, pipe supports), Motors and Gears (Flat Plate, AMS A-Drive, E-Drive systems), Boat Lift Remotes (GEM and TEC), Davit cranes, and Docking accessories. The company serves private boat owners and contractors throughout the US and internationally, shipping within three days.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hewitt Boat Lifts: Hewitt has been producing high-quality boat lifts for decades; products are reliable, affordable, and made with care, including winches, canopies, and hydraulic cantilever boat lifts.
• Gulf Coast Boat Lifts
• Salt Water Series
• Storm Surge

Quantifiable outcome

• Ships orders within 3 days
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• HewittcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Hewitt boat lifts including cantilever lifts, vertical lifts, hydraulic lifts, canopies, and winches. Hewitt has been producing high-quality boat lifts for decades with reliable, affordable products made with care.
• Gulf Coast Boat LiftscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Gulf Coast boat lifts including cradle lifts and sling lifts. Gulf Coast offers products with upgrades to meet various customer needs.
• Storm SurgecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Storm Surge lake lifts and top mount lifts. Storm Surge products use larger top beams and structural aluminum construction for maximum durability and storm protection.
• Wave ArmormajorTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Wave Armor floating PWC ports and boat ports including SLX series and Genesis series products for personal watercraft and boat lifting.
• Jet PortmajorTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer for Jet Port floating PWC lifts and accessories including extension kits for various capacity requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EZ Dock: EZ Dock manufactures and sells modular floating docks and lift/port systems through a global dealer network, addressing waterfront storage and PWC protection needs adjacent to Boat Lift Distributors' core offerings.
• Wave Armor: Wave Armor is both an OEM partner and a broader manufacturer of floating PWC ports and boat ports; as a brand-name incumbent distributed by Boat Lift Distributors, it competes for end-customer attention via its own direct channels.
• Hewitt (Rollin' Marine): Hewitt is the OEM whose hydraulic, cantilever, and vertical lifts form the premium segment of Boat Lift Distributors' catalog; as a broad incumbent it competes for the same end customers through alternative distributors and direct sales.

Direct peers

• HydroHoist: HydroHoist is a long-standing US manufacturer and distributor of boat lift systems (hydrohoist and boat hoist models) serving private owners and marinas, directly competing with the lift systems Boat Lift Distributors resells.
• Golden Boat Lifts: Golden Boat Lifts manufactures aluminum boat lifts and distributes them across the southern US coastal market, targeting the same residential waterfront customer segment served by Boat Lift Distributors.
• Jet Dock: Jet Dock produces floating PWC ports and modular dock systems sold through authorized dealers worldwide, overlapping directly with Boat Lift Distributors' PWC lift and floating lift categories.
• ShoreMaster: ShoreMaster designs and distributes boat lifts, PWC lifts, docks, and waterfront accessories directly to consumers and dealers across North America, overlapping directly with Boat Lift Distributors' core product categories.
• Sunstream Boat Lifts: Sunstream manufactures and sells solar-powered and electric boat lift systems to consumers and dealers, addressing the same waterfront storage and protection pain points addressed by Boat Lift Distributors' product catalog.
• FLOE International: FLOE designs and sells aluminum boat lifts, PWC lifts, and dock systems through dealer networks, with a comparable product mix and target customer base of waterfront property owners.
• Hi-Tide Boatlifts: Hi-Tide is a US-based manufacturer and direct seller of hydraulic and cable boat lift systems for residential and commercial applications, competing head-to-head with Boat Lift Distributors' hull and cradle-style lift lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/boat_lift
• Facebookfacebook.com/BoatLiftDistributors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boat-lift-distributors-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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