CraftLander 4500 Vertical Hydraulic Boat lift

Manufacturer: CraftLander

Load Capacity: 4,500

Inside Opening: 120" Inside Width

Lift Cradle Travel: 64"

Cable Diameter: 5/16

Typically Ships: 1 - 3 Weeks

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Our Regular Price: $9,775.00
Configuration Price: $9,775.00
OVERVIEW

CRAFTLANDER VERTICAL HYDRAULIC BOAT LIFT

The Craftlander Hydraulic Vertical Boat Lift is the newest addition to the Craftlander lift lineup, combining the proven simplicity of their manual vertical lifts with smooth, reliable hydraulic power. Built around true straight-up vertical lift design, this system delivers consistent boat positioning, fast operation, and reduced long-term maintenance. The hydraulic cylinder is mounted above the waterline to help protect critical components from corrosion, debris, and marine growth, while also simplifying service access. The result is a powerful, efficient lift that offers modern hydraulic performance without sacrificing the clean, familiar design Craftlander is known for.

 

Craftlander Hydraulic Lift Features

  • Hydraulic vertical lift design for smooth, consistent straight-up boat lifting
  • FAST! Full lift cycle in approximately 30 seconds for the 4500
  • Available in 4,500 lb, 6,000 lb, and 8,000 lb capacities to fit a wide range of boats
  • Above-water hydraulic cylinder helps reduce corrosion and simplify maintenance
  • 30 Watt 12v Solar Panel and Mounting Bracket Included
  • Straight vertical travel similar to traditional manual lifts
  • Wireless Remote and Push Button Pendant Operation
  • Durable aluminum frame with stainless steel cables and corrosion-resistant hardware
  • 60" lifting height and 54" telescoping legs

 

Built for longevity, this lift features stainless steel lift cables along with a combination of stainless steel and brass fasteners to enhance durability in demanding marine environments. The drop-V side frame design improves access in and around the boat, making boarding and loading easier at the dock.

Engineered for areas with low or fluctuating water levels, the lift provides an impressive 64" of lift height, delivering generous cradle travel without the need to reposition the lift as water levels change. Large, tapered pads are designed to move smoothly across a variety of lakebeds, helping prevent snagging or sinking. This makes the system especially well-suited for seasonal installation, adjustment, and removal.

 

Build Your Hydraulic Lift

The Craftlander Hydraulic Boat Lift is engineered to accommodate virtually any type of watercraft and adapt to a wide range of lakefront conditions. Designed with flexibility in mind, the lift can be customized with a variety of equipment options and accessories to match your specific needs. As you configure your lift, available upgrades allow you to fine-tune performance, fit, and functionality—ensuring the system is perfectly suited to your boat, shoreline conditions, and personal preferences. The result is a tailored lifting solution that delivers dependable performance, long-term reliability, and everyday convenience.

This section provides a description to the various options that you can have this hoist equipped with. These options are selected above the "Add to Cart" button, which allows you to build the configuration that you want.

 

BOAT SUPPORT OPTIONS: This hoist can be equipped with a variety of support hardware options. The following options are designed for particular watercraft hull designs. Boat Support options include complete hardware kits that are mounted to the moving cradle of the lift and are contact and support your boat.

 

STANDARD 10' VINYL / ALUMINUM HULL BUNK KIT – This configuration is well suited for single hull designs, including flat bottom, round bottom, and shallow-V hull designs. The Vinyl/Aluminum Bunk includes two individual aluminum extrusion bunk rails covered with a non-abrasive vinyl. These bunks are maintenance-free and do not trap lake sediment like older-style carpeted lumber bunks. The brackets allow the bunks to be adjusted across the cradle, customizing it to fit your boat.

 

SKI 10' VINYL / ALUMINUM HULL BUNK KIT – This configuration is well suited for single hull designs and is similar to the Standard bunk option above. However, the Ski version offers additional height clearance over the cradle beam so that the tracking skegs (fins located on the underside of ski and some wakeboard boats) clear the cradle on entering the lift. This bunk configuration is well suited for Deep-V and Ski / Wake style watercraft. The Vinyl/Aluminum Bunk includes two individual aluminum extrusion bunk rails covered with a non-abrasive vinyl. These Bunks are maintenance-free and do not trap lake sediment like older-style carpeted lumber bunks.

 

PONTOON / TRITOON RACK – This configuration is used with Pontoons and sometimes with Tritoon boat designs. When set up correctly, this is the easiest way to park a pontoon on a vertical lift. The pontoon rack includes four vertical cradle-mounted aluminum assemblies. The assemblies are in pairs and 2" x 10" x 14' non-treated lumber is used to span between each pair of assemblies. This creates the support that lifts from beneath the deck of your pontoon or tritoon. The lumber is not included and must be supplied by the customer. Pontoon rack systems such as this have been widely used for a number of years due to the basic design and user-friendliness.

 

VINYL / ALUMINUM PONTOON SADDLE BUNK KIT - Available in 10' and 12' in length, these bunks are well suited for pontoons and tritoons. The kit includes two sets of aluminum extrusion bunk rails covered with non-abrasive vinyl and two sets of saddle brackets that allow a pair of bunks to span between the lift I-beams and fit the round pontoon perfectly. We add an additional set for tritoons as long as all three toons are the same size. The Vinyl/Aluminum Bunks are maintenance-free and do not trap lake sediment like older-style carpeted lumber bunks. When installed, each set of bunks are located on the exterior of the cradle and are designed to support the underside of toons.

 

TRITOON VINYL/ALUMINUM TRIPLE BUNK KIT - This configuration is well suited for Tritoons. This kit includes three 12' bunk sets and also includes additional brackets for Tritoons with oversized center toons. The Vinyl/Aluminum bunks are maintenance-free and do not trap lake sediment like older style carpeted lumber bunks. When installed this system allows for the support of three toons.

 

SEADOO SWITCH HULL BUNK KIT - The kit features two pairs of 12-foot bunks. One pair cradles the central pontoon, while the other pair maintains equilibrium on the outer sections, ensuring that your boat remains securely balanced on the lifts cradle. This configuration guarantees consistent and level support for your boat each time it is parked.

 


 

LOADING GUIDE OPTIONS: Loading guides are optional accessories that can be added to your lift at any time. They are highly recommended for those in rough and windy areas or for inexperienced drivers. They are designed to assist with leaving and parking your boat, by providing a "guide" aid to keep you centrally located within the hoist frame.

 

PONTOON / TRITOON VINYL GUIDES - This aluminum and vinyl horizontal guide system makes contact with the toons themselves in the perfect location to keep the boat centered over the cradle and bunks. They are adjustable across the beam allowing them to be customized to the width of the boat. Easy to use and easy to insatll.

 

 

15'  HEAVY DUTY VERTICAL LOAD GUIDES - These 15' HD Vertical Load Guides are built for superior boat protection and stability. Featuring eight rigid aluminum uprights with durable PVC covers, each upright can be positioned anywhere along the side rail for a custom fit. Designed to provide strategic contact at impact-resistant points, vertical load guides help safeguard your boat in rough waters and high-wind conditions.

 

Full Length Carpeted Guides
 

FULL LENGTH CARPETED SIDE GUIDES - These guides consist of aluminum upright brackets that securely attach to the I-beam of the hoist. These brackets support carpeted lumber rails reinforced with steel backer plates, extending the full length of the hoist on both interior sides. The carpeted rails serve as centering guides, ensuring safe and precise positioning on the hoist While these guides are compatible with pontoons and tritoons, T.A.P. fins may cause damage by cutting or tearing the carpet. For optimal performance and durability, we recommend the Pontoon/Tritoon Vinyl Guides as the preferred option for horizontal guiding.

 


 

EXTENSION LEG OPTIONS: Freestanding Lifts such as this model utilize four, independently adjustable legs which are inserted into the corner columns of the hoist. When installed they allow you to adjust the height of the lift at each of the corners so that you can achieve a level plane across the hoist. Attached to each leg is a large base pad that will rest on the lake bottom.

Standard Leg
 

STANDARD LEG - the standard leg option includes 54" legs (overall length) that provide 38" of usable height. The leg uses a large foot pad for stability and hitch pins for height adjustment. This telescoping design allows for proper installation in a variety of water depths up to 7 feet deep.

Deep Water Leg
 

DEEP WATER LEGS - the longer adjustable 72" leg extensions provide 53" of usable height. These are used for deeper water and are a much heavier duty extrusion. The leg uses a large foot pad for stability and hitch pins for height adjustment. This telescoping design allows for proper installation in a variety of water depths up to 8.5 feet deep.

 


 

MOTOR STOP OPTIONS: Motor Stops are another optional style of parking aid that is designed to help with parking a watercraft. Motor Stops help prevent "overshooting" the parking location. The Motor stop are not suitable for Wake and Ski Style watercraft with drive shaft prop and rudders.

 

MOTOR STOP - Mounted to the stern end rack beam and assists with stopping your watercraft and prevents your boat from overrunning the lift.

 

This product requires LTL freight delivery or local pickup from our location. Product assembly is required. It is recommended that this unit is assembled by experienced contractors or those experienced in boat hoist assembly and installation. Improper assembly and maintenance may void factory warranties. It is important to review and examine all assembly/use instruction guides prior to operation.

 

SHIPPING NOTE: Our website calculates live freight shipping costs. With some of our larger products, we can provide better shipping rates by running a custom shipping request, specifically when multiple products are combined into one shipment. If you would like to get a custom shipping quote, please sign in or create an account, add the products you desire to your cart, and on the cart page, click the "Request a Quote" link, and we will run it manually to see if we can get a better rate. You can also do this if you want to pick up products from our Plainwell, Michigan location. Not available for all product lines.

 

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SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: CraftLander
SKU: VH-45120
General
Brand: Craftlander
Load Capacity: 4,500
Item Type: Vertical Hydraulic Lift
Designed to Fit: Multiple Boat Types
Series: Hydraulic
Assembly Required: Yes
Base Group
Product MPN: VH-45120
Lift Design
Operation: Remote and Push Button Pendant
Watercraft Style: Single Hull, Tritoon, Pontoon
Construction: Aluminum
Lift Design: Freestanding, Vertical, Hydraulic
Hydraulic Cylinder(s): One
Hydraulic Principle: Retract to lift
Frame Specs
Inside Opening: 120" Inside Width
Lift Cradle Travel: 64"
Adjustable Leg Size: 54"
Hull Bunk Type: Multiple Options
Cradle Style: I-beam
Fasteners: Stainless/Brass Combo
Foot Pad Size: 12" x 16"
Includes Legs: Yes
Leg Adjustment Style: Pin & Clip
Pulley Specs
Pulley Material: Nylontron
Cable Specs
Cable Diameter: 5/16
Cable Material: Stainless Steel
Winch Specs
Power Type: 12V DC
Battery Type: 12v Group 31 Recommended
Power Requirement: DC 12V
Lift Operation: Turn Wheel
Application Suggestions
MinWaterDepth: Draft of Boat + 7"
Watercraft Weight (Wet): 3,400 - 3,900, 3,900 - 4,400
Shipping Information
Typically Ships: 1 - 3 Weeks
Shipping Method: LTL Freight, Pickup
Warranty Information
Warranty-Structure: 15 year
Warranty-Cables: 5 Year
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