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The Dangers Of Improper Boat Lift Cable Maintenance

Boat lifts are a great way to lift and lower your boat out of the water at the beginning and end of the season. However, each lift will have cables that can get frayed and end up snapping. This is a major problem that can cause serious damage to your boat.

Failing Cables Can Cause Serious Damage

The average boat lift cable is designed to hold thousands of pounds without suffering from any damage. Unfortunately, cables can still get damaged and frayed over time. If your cables fray, they can eventually completely fail and cause your boat to fall while you are lifting or lowering it. This is a major problem because it can cause serious damage to your boat.

Even if your boat falls into the water, it will still suffer from damage when it lands. As a result, it is important to undertake a variety of maintenance procedures to keep your cables in good shape. This will prevent the kind of damage that comes when your cables fail and your boat falls.

Lubrication Can Prevent Frays

Lubricating your boat lift cables is a great way of maintaining their health and avoiding frays. A good timeline for maintenance is to lubricate your boat lift cables every six months or so. You should visually inspect each cable before each use to look for frays or breaks. This is particularly important when using a boat in saltwater, as saltwater will fray the cable fibers more quickly.

You should also inspect all the bearings, the motor parts, the gears, and all of the working parts for signs of wear. Apply appropriate grease to these items to keep them well lubricated and running properly. This should keep your cables in good enough shape to last several years.

Cables Need To Be Replaced Every Three Years

While boat lift cables are designed to last several years without replacement, they still need to be replaced occasionally. Typically, you’re going to want to replace them every three years to keep them from failing. This is true even if you don’t notice any signs of fraying because there’s a good chance that the cable may be ready to fail anyway.

Removing and replacing a boat lift cable can be a difficult and exasperating process. That’s why it’s best to talk to a professional boat lift repairman like WaterJack Marine Construction right away. They will inspect the cable and remove it properly. Then they will replace it with the proper cable model. While it might be possible to do this task on your own, making a mistake will seriously impact the health of your lift.