Tide Tamer
Tide Tamer manufactures marine-grade aluminum boat lifts (1,500–120,000 lb capacities) and accessories for coastal homeowners, marinas, and marine contractors, distributed through an authorized dealer network in the U.S. and Canada. A brand within Waterfront Brands, LLC.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersSnow Hill, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tide Tamer does
Tide Tamer designs and manufactures premium aluminum boat lift systems engineered for demanding coastal saltwater environments. The product portfolio centers on cable-driven, piling-mounted lifts spanning capacities from 1,500 lbs (Swinger PWC lifts) to 120,000 lbs (yacht lifts), offered in two-piling, four-piling, eight-piling, beamless, boathouse, and yacht configurations. Core technology includes marine-grade aluminum and stainless steel construction, direct-drive gear units, stainless steel lifting cables, machined aluminum pulleys, nylon rollers, and factory pre-assembly for installation accuracy. The company supplements its lifts with the Coastal Controller (NEMA 4X smart-control system with wireless remote and MyDockLink compatibility) and Endura Canopy Systems, and partners with Rhino Marine Systems to bundle aluminum dock solutions.
Tide Tamer serves three primary customer segments: coastal homeowners requiring lifts for personal recreational vessels, marinas and commercial operators needing durable multi-slip and high-capacity installations, and marine contractors and installers who serve as the brand's authorized dealer network. The commercial segment is served through a dedicated project inquiry pathway for marina expansions, waterfront developments, and rental/fleet operations.
The business operates as a wholesale hardware brand within a broader marine equipment conglomerate. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of lifts and accessories, distributed exclusively through authorized marine contractors, dock builders, and installers across the United States and internationally (including Canada). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes via consultation tools and are routed to local dealers. Tide Tamer became part of Waterfront Brands, LLC in 2022, alongside ShoreMaster, HydroHoist Boat Lifts, and Neptune Boat Lifts, with the corporate parent headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and Tide Tamer's manufacturing operations in Snow Hill, North Carolina.
Tide Tamer firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tide Tamer
- Legal name
- Waterfront Brands, LLC
- Website
- https://tidetamer.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Tide Tamer manufactures marine-grade aluminum boat lifts (1,500–120,000 lb capacities) and accessories for coastal homeowners, marinas, and marine contractors, distributed through an authorized dealer network in the U.S. and Canada. A brand within Waterfront Brands, LLC.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tide Tamer industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Boat Lifts and Marine Equipment
- NAICS
- Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists) (IMAJAIAB)
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Where Tide Tamer is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Snow Hill
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Tide Tamer business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Boat Lift Hardware Sales: Tide Tamer generates revenue through the sale of aluminum boat lift systems including two-piling, four-piling, eight-piling, beamless, boathouse, and yacht lifts. These are one-time hardware purchases with various capacity configurations from 1,500 lbs to 120,000 lbs.
- Accessories and Add-ons: Sale of accessories including wireless remotes, aluminum bunks, guide kits, walkboards, walkboard ladders, PWC platforms, canopy systems, and control units. These complement the core lift products.
- Aluminum Dock Systems: Through partnership with Rhino Marine Systems, Tide Tamer offers aluminum dock systems, floating docks, and gangways as part of complete waterfront solutions.
- Commercial Solutions: High-performance boat lift systems, aluminum docks, gangways, controls, and waterfront infrastructure for demanding commercial applications including marina expansions, multi-slip lift installations, and waterfront developments.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Tide Tamer product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tide Tamer designs and manufactures premium aluminum boat lift systems engineered for coastal saltwater environments. The company produces cable-driven piling-mounted boat lifts across multiple configurations (two-piling, four-piling, eight-piling, beamless, boathouse, yacht, and PWC lifts) with capacities from 1,500 lbs to 120,000 lbs, complemented by accessories such as the Coastal Controller, Endura Canopy Systems, and aluminum dock systems delivered through dealer partnerships.
Product overview
Tide Tamer is a manufacturer of premium aluminum boat lift systems and marine equipment for coastal environments. The product portfolio centers on cable-driven piling-mounted boat lifts available in multiple configurations: Two Piling (3,000 lbs), Four Piling (5,000-24,000 lbs), Eight Piling (20,000-40,000 lbs), Beamless (7,000-16,000 lbs), and Yacht Lifts (50,000-120,000 lbs). Specialized systems include Boathouse Lifts (overhead structure-mounted, 7,000-12,000 lbs) and Swinger® PWC Lifts (1,500 lbs with 180° rotation). Complementary products include the Coastal Controller (marine-grade wireless control system with MyDockLink™ compatibility), Endura Canopy Systems (protective aluminum-frame canopies), and Aluminum Dock Systems through a partnership with Rhino Marine Systems. The full accessory lineup supports customization with wireless remotes, bunks, guide kits, walkboards, ladders, and platforms. All products feature marine-grade aluminum and stainless steel construction designed for demanding saltwater environments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Two Piling Boat Lifts Compact dual-piling boat lifts designed for smaller boats, skiffs, and restricted dock spaces with 3,000 lb capacity and space-efficient footprint for narrow waterways and limited installations.
- Four Piling Boat Lifts Cable-driven boat lifts mounted to four dock pilings with capacities from 5,000 to 24,000 lbs, designed for fixed dock applications in coastal saltwater environments.
- Eight Piling Boat Lifts Heavy-duty boat lifts with eight-piling structural support for larger vessels, featuring multi-part cable configurations and capacities from 20,000 to 40,000 lbs for maximum stability and load distribution.
- Beamless Boat Lifts Adjustable boat lifts without overhead top beam, featuring independent powerheads for precise leveling with capacities from 7,000 to 16,000 lbs, offering open access and cleaner waterfront views.
- Yacht Lifts High-capacity boat lifts engineered for large vessels and yacht-class boats with capacities from 50,000 to 120,000 lbs, featuring reinforced structural components and multi-motor configurations for demanding coastal applications.
- Boathouse Lifts Overhead beam and cable-driven lifts designed for covered dock and boathouse structures, keeping boats lifted and protected above the waterline with common capacities from 7,000 to 12,000 lbs.
- Swinger PWC Lifts Single-piling lifts for personal watercraft with 180-degree rotational design that rotates PWCs toward the dock for easier access, supporting jet skis, kayaks, and watercraft up to 1,500 lbs.
- Coastal Controller Marine-grade boat lift control system with NEMA 4X fiberglass enclosure, wireless remote operation (up to 500 ft range), field-selectable 120V/240V voltage, universal motor compatibility, MyDockLink smart-control readiness, and UL 508A certification.
- Endura Canopy Systems Heavy-duty aluminum-frame canopy systems with 13 oz UV- and weather-resistant marine vinyl cover, rated up to 70 MPH with cover installed and up to 180 MPH with cover removed, backed by 10-year frame warranty and 5-year pro-rated vinyl warranty.
- Aluminum Dock Systems Premium aluminum dock systems designed for coastal environments, featuring corrosion-resistant construction, low maintenance requirements, and clean modern aesthetics, provided through partnership with Rhino Marine Systems.
- Boat Lift Accessories Comprehensive range of lift accessories including wireless remotes, aluminum and custom bunks, flare guide kits, walkboards, walkboard ladders, PWC platforms, tritoon kits, shared piling brackets, and limit switches designed to customize lift setups for specific boats and waterfront needs.
Quantifiable outcome
- Factory pre-assembly supports cleaner installation, better fit, and fewer costly errors
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Tide Tamer
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tide Tamer technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature7 records
Tide Tamer partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Waterfront BrandscoreIn 2022, Tide Tamer became part of the Waterfront Brands family alongside ShoreMaster, HydroHoist Boat Lifts, and Neptune Boat Lifts. Waterfront Brands provides expanded manufacturing capabilities, broader dealer network, and continued innovation across marine and waterfront solutions.
- Rhino Marine SystemscoreTide Tamer partners with Rhino Marine Systems to deliver high-performance aluminum dock solutions. While Tide Tamer focuses on boat lifts, Rhino Marine specializes in premium aluminum dock systems. Together they provide complete waterfront solutions designed to work seamlessly in both function and design, ensuring compatibility between lift and dock setups.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Tide Tamer competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Golden Boat Lifts: Manufacturer of aluminum boat lifts ranging from small PWC units to large yacht lifts, distributed through a dealer network across the southeastern US. Direct product overlap with Tide Tamer across multiple lift categories and capacity tiers.
- ShoreMaster: Direct sibling brand under Waterfront Brands manufacturing aluminum docks and boat lifts. Comparable product categories (lifts, docks, accessories) and identical distribution model via authorized dealers, making it the closest peer to Tide Tamer.
- DECO Boat Lifts: Manufacturer of aluminum boat lift systems for coastal and inland applications with a focus on saltwater-rated designs. Product categories and target customers (coastal homeowners, marinas) overlap directly with Tide Tamer.
- Poly Lift Boat Lifts: Manufacturer of poly/aluminum-hybrid boat lifts with dealer-based distribution. Competes in the same recreational boat lift space with overlapping capacity ranges (PWC through mid-size vessels).
- HydroHoist Boat Lifts: Direct sibling brand under Waterfront Brands specializing in hydro-pneumatic (air-bubble) and other boat lift systems. Overlaps with Tide Tamer on boat-lift manufacturing and shared dealer channel; differs in lift mechanism technology.
- Neptune Boat Lifts: Direct sibling brand under Waterfront Brands focused on boat lift systems, particularly freshwater applications. Comparable product line, dealer-channel model, and end-customer base; complements Tide Tamer's coastal saltwater focus.
- Hi-Tide Boat Lifts: Independent manufacturer of aluminum boat lifts for both freshwater and saltwater environments, with multiple lift configurations (four-piling, eight-piling, PWC). Closest independent competitor to Tide Tamer in product design and coastal specialization.
Emerging players
- Boat Lift Warehouse: Online retailer of boat lifts and accessories referenced by Tide Tamer for accessory purchases. Serves a similar end-customer base with a D2C e-commerce angle that complements (or competes with) Tide Tamer's dealer-exclusive model.
Regional players
- Atlantic Marine Construction Services: Regional marine contractor and dealer offering boat lift installation, dock construction, and waterfront services in the southeastern US coastal market. Comparable as a Tide Tamer channel partner and represents the type of installation-focused business in Tide Tamer's dealer network.
Others
- Rhino Marine Systems: Strategic partner of Tide Tamer providing aluminum dock systems, floating docks, and gangways. Adjacent/complementary rather than competitive — they jointly deliver complete waterfront solutions to dealers and end-customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Tide Tamer
What does Tide Tamer do?
Tide Tamer designs and manufactures premium aluminum boat lift systems engineered for coastal saltwater environments. The company produces cable-driven piling-mounted boat lifts across multiple configurations (two-piling, four-piling, eight-piling, beamless, boathouse, yacht, and PWC lifts) with capacities from 1,500 lbs to 120,000 lbs, complemented by accessories such as the Coastal Controller, Endura Canopy Systems, and aluminum dock systems delivered through dealer partnerships.
Is Tide Tamer a public or private company?
Tide Tamer is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Tide Tamer founded?
Tide Tamer was founded in 1996. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Tide Tamer based?
Tide Tamer is headquartered in Snow Hill, United States, in the North America region.
How does Tide Tamer make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Boat Lift Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Add-ons, aluminum Dock Systems and commercial Solutions.
Who are Tide Tamer's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Golden Boat Lifts, ShoreMaster, DECO Boat Lifts, Poly Lift Boat Lifts, HydroHoist Boat Lifts, Neptune Boat Lifts and Hi-Tide Boat Lifts. Boat Lift Warehouse is listed as an emerging player. Atlantic Marine Construction Services is listed as a regional player. Rhino Marine Systems is listed as an others.
Does Tide Tamer have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tide Tamer.
What industry is Tide Tamer in?
Tide Tamer's product category is Boat Lifts and Marine Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAIAB, Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists). Its NAICS code is 333923 and its SIC code is 3730.