davit master

What davit master does

Davit Master Corporation (DBA: Davit Master Boat Lifts) is a Clearwater, Florida-based designer and manufacturer of marine boat lifting systems, founded in 1976 and family-owned for 45+ years. The company produces a comprehensive catalog of boat lifts across five core categories — cradle lifts, Silhouette beamless lifts, elevator lifts (dual-track and single-track Epoch), boat davits (seawall, dock, and pile mount), and PWC/skiff lifts — supporting vessel capacities from 600 lbs to 25,000 lbs. Underlying technology is mechanical and electromechanical: hot-dipped galvanized steel and 6061-T6 marine-grade aluminum construction, a proprietary rectangular tube davit design for superior lateral/vertical strength, direct-drive winches with enclosed aluminum gearboxes and oil-bath lubrication, self-aligning pillow block bearings, and GEM/TEC wireless remote control systems with auto-stop capability. Supporting accessories include manual/electric winches, spreader bars, slings, motors, ladders, platforms, walkways, and replacement cables.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model with no dealer, reseller, or distribution intermediary. Sales are executed through a toll-free phone line (1-800-878-5560) backed by an experienced consultation crew, and through a proprietary e-commerce storefront at davitmaster.com featuring shopping cart, account registration, wish list, and a 'Monthly Specials' promotional section. Customer segments are individual boat owners and marine contractors (primary), with marina operators as a secondary segment. Pricing is hybrid: accessories and parts are publicly listed at fixed prices ranging from $30 to $3,700, while complete lift systems are quote-based and not displayed on the website. Every product is manufactured in the USA and ships directly from the Clearwater facility. The company carries no institutional investment, no parent company, and no public listing.

Name

davit master

Legal name

Davit Master Corporation

Website

https://davitmaster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Davit Master is a family-owned, U.S.-based manufacturer of boat lifts, davits, marine elevators, and PWC lifts serving individual boat owners and marine contractors nationwide through direct phone and e-commerce sales, with all products made in Clearwater, Florida since 1976.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boat Lift and Marine Hardware Manufacturing

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains) (IMAJAIAK), Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Boat lift manufacturing
• Marine hardware
• Boat davits
• PWC lifts
• Marine elevators

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Boat Lift Product Sales: One-time hardware sales of boat lifts including cradle lifts, silhouette beamless lifts, elevator lifts, boat davits, and PWC/skiff lifts. Products sold directly to consumers and marine contractors with prices ranging from $1,250 to $5,900 for complete lift systems.
2. Winches and Motors: Sales of electric and manual winches, boat ramp winches, and marine motors. Prices range from $125 for manual winches to $3,700 for boat ramp winches. Includes branded products from Dutton-Lainson and AMS motors.
3. Remote Control Units and Accessories: Sales of GEM and TEC remote control systems, limit switches, transmitters, and accessories. Prices range from $30 for transformers to $1,030 for advanced remote systems with auto-stop capabilities.
4. Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts, spreader bars, slings, cables, motors, electrical components, and dock accessories sold individually for maintenance and upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Davit Master designs and manufactures boat lifts, boat davits, marine elevator lifts, PWC/skiff lifts, boat ramp winches, dock and seawall ladders, and supporting parts and accessories for the recreational boating market. Products are built in Clearwater, Florida from hot-dipped galvanized steel and 6061-T6 marine-grade aluminum, with capacities ranging from 600 lbs to 25,000 lbs, and are sold directly to boat owners and marine contractors via phone and an e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

Davit Master is a manufacturer of boat lifts and marine equipment founded in 1976, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of boat lifting solutions including Cradle Lifts, Silhouette Beamless Boat Lifts, Elevator Lifts, Boat Davits, and PWC/Skiff Lifts as core products. Supporting accessories include remote control systems (GEM and TEC series), winches, spreader bars, motors, platforms, walkways, and ladder systems. All products are manufactured in the USA with a focus on durability and structural integrity using marine-grade aluminum and hot-dipped galvanized steel construction. The company serves both boat owners and marine contractors with a no-hassle warranty and customer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• A.O. SmithminorOthersMotor supplier for electric belt drive winches and PWC davits. The BD10 electric winch features a 3/4 hp A.O. Smith motor, and BD15 belt drive winch features a 1/2 hp A.O. Smith motor.
• Dutton-LainsonminorOthersSupplier of manual winches with brake systems. Davit Master offers 1200lb, 1500lb, and 2500lb manual winches made by Dutton-Lainson.
• Aquamarine Supply (AMS)minorOthersSupplier of AMS motors and PWC hoists. Davit Master is a proud distributor of AMS motors which are described as 'often copied, never duplicated' on product pages.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HydroHoist Boat Lifts: HydroHoist, owned by Brunswick Corporation, manufactures boat lift and PWC lift systems including the AirDock and UltraLift lines. It is a direct competitor to Davit Master's PWC and boat lift offerings across consumer and marina channels.
• ShoreMaster: ShoreMaster is one of the largest US boat lift and dock system manufacturers, offering aluminum boat lifts, PWC lifts, and dock accessories with similar product breadth to Davit Master, including custom-configured systems for residential and commercial waterfronts.
• Boat Lift USA: Boat Lift USA distributes and manufactures boat lift systems, parts, and accessories targeting the same consumer and contractor buyers as Davit Master with overlapping product categories including cradles, elevators, and PWC lifts.
• Hi-Tide Boat Lifts: Hi-Tide manufactures aluminum and galvanized boat lifts, PWC lifts, and elevator systems targeting residential and commercial waterfront customers with a product range that overlaps Davit Master's cradle, elevator, and skiff lift categories.
• Neptune Boat Lifts: Neptune Boat Lifts is a Florida-based manufacturer of aluminum and galvanized steel boat lifts, PWC lifts, and boat davits. It competes directly with Davit Master across consumer and contractor channels in similar geographies.
• Golden Boat Lifts: Golden Boat Lifts is a Florida-based manufacturer of aluminum boat lifts, PWC lifts, and boat davits serving the same Southeast US recreational boating customer base as Davit Master with comparable capacity ranges and dock/seawall mounting options.
• Floatair Boat Lifts: Floatair designs and manufactures air-powered boat lift systems that raise boats out of the water using inflatable air bladders, addressing the same vessel storage use cases as Davit Master's cradle, beamless, and elevator lifts.
• Sunrise Lifts and Docks: Sunrise Lifts and Docks manufactures boat lift systems and dock accessories for residential waterfront customers, with product overlap in cradle-style boat lifts and PWC/skiff lifting equipment similar to Davit Master's core lines.

Others

• RGC (Royal Gate Corporation): RGC is a US manufacturer of marine-grade aluminum products including gangways, docks, and lifting hardware for waterfront installations. It supplies overlapping categories (aluminum hardware, lifting equipment) but focuses more on dock infrastructure than Davit Master's lift systems.

Broad incumbents

• Brunswick Corporation: Brunswick Corporation owns Mercury Marine and HydroHoist and operates broadly across recreational marine products and boat lifts. As a Fortune 1000 marine conglomerate, it competes with Davit Master through HydroHoist and adjacent marine brands while serving a wider portfolio of boating customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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