CRAFTLANDER 8000 VERTICAL HYDRAULIC BOAT LIFT

The Craftlander 8000 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
• Fully Loaded Bottom to Top Full Lift in 58 Seconds! THAT'S FAST!
• 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 30" telescoping legs standard 

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. Not all options available for 8000.

 

STANDARD 15' VINYL / ALUMINUM HULL BUNK KIT – This configuration is well suited for single hull designs. 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.

 

TRITOON VINYL/ALUMINUM TRIPLE BUNK KIT - This configuration is well suited for Tritoons. This kit includes three 15' 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.

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. Not all options available for 8000.

 

15' 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.

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 - the 30" leg option (overall length) provides 17" of usable height. Each leg features a large base pad for stability and uses hitch pins for quick height adjustment. The telescoping design allows for proper installation across varying lakebed conditions and water depths up to 5 feet deep..

 

EXTENSION LEG - the 54" leg option (overall length) provides 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 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.

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