About the Area: What is a Boat Lift?
A boat lift was constructed in the Northwest area of Cape Coral to give boaters access to the Gulf of Mexico and to prevent saltwater intrusion into the Northwest Cape Coral canal system. There is also a boat lift in Unit 89 in the Southeast Cape Coral. Boat owners in this area have a key to operate the system. The city requires a $10.00 dollar deposit for the key and requires the boat owner to receive 15 minute training on the boat lift’s operation prior to use. The boat lift resembles a forklift that picks the boat up from one side and delivers it to the other side of a concrete dam. The boat lifts can accommodate up to a 25 foot boat with a maximum weight of 5,500 pounds. The boat lift in the Northwest may eventually be replaced with a new lock but demand does not warrant this yet. Many homes may include a boat lift behind the house to lift a boat out of the canal. Keeping your boat stored on a boat lift will help keep the bottom clear of barnacles and other marine organisms. Click
