Y'know, to be completely fair, we should show some of the 'negative' comments on our boat lift.

Following up from my boat lift installation over a year ago, I just wanted to mention how impressed I am that everything continues to work as promised (or better). I wanted a lift that was going to be easy to use and also stand up to the ice, since I wasn't able to take it out for the winter. After the first winter, the lift is still sitting in the water exactly as Bo installed it-- without any sign of wear or aging and without the need for any adjustment. Of course, we get a little bit of exercise cranking the boat (an 18 foot Bayliner) out of the water, but my wife or kids have no trouble doing it on their own. We tend to park the boat along side our floating dock during the day, but always put it on the lift in the evening or in any kind of rough weather. My cottage neighbor finally got a boat and we recommended he consider a Viking Boat Lift also.
Dave McCarthy
Palmerston Lake (Ompah, ON)

Sent: Monday, July 7, 2003
"Hi! Bo. I've got to tell you the lift has been wonderful for us up here on Lake Nipissing. For the last five years we've had no trouble. And being the fisherman I am its used on average twice a week, from ice out to ice on. Speaking of ice, we've had ice shifts at thaugh [thaw] and it never moved a thing. MUST HAVE BEEN YOUR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION. THANK YOU MUCH FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SERVICE.
-Dan

Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 3:57 PM
Hi Bo - just wanted to let you know that the lift you installed at my cottage on Lake Huron is still working great! After 3 winters of the lift being frozen in solid ice and a number of wicked storms - the lift still looks and works as well as the day you installed. It definitely is passing the 'test of time'. Keep up the good work and thanks for a great lift!
David B.
Cambridge, Ontario

Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 9:00 PM
Well, where to start...
First and foremost, I love my Viking Boat Lift:
~ It's built like a battleship
~ It works in the deep water off the end of my dock (14 feet)
~ It's VERY unobtrusive (all I see is my boat, the raise-lower wheel and a single steel pylon on which the wheel is attached - frankly, it looks cool)
~ It's very stable and strong
~ It can stay in place year round, come ice or not
~ And it works like a charm (smooth, reliable, easy).
When I decided to buy a beautiful restored wooden boat, I knew I wanted a boat lift. But all the lifts advertised in the Boat mags and on the web were all wrong. The 4-legged versions were too expensive, ugly, had to be removed in the Winter and could only work in shallow water. In short, a lot of money for NOT a lot of lift.
I wanted a lift I could put at the end of my dock, where it was almost 15 feet deep. The only versions that could seem to do this (I thought!) were pontoon contraptions that I really did not like (very unattractive and looked very tricky). What to do..
Then, by luck, I stumbled across your website, and it seemed to be too good to be true. A lift that could go in almost any depth, was nearly invisible when in use, and did not have to be removed in Winter. Working with you was a dream - you are great. Friendly, cooperative, and willing to explain everything. And the ultimate - Bo would do the installation - all the other so-called fancy lift companies wanted me to both arrange for the installation and the seasonal removals and re-installations. Argh. Bo and his crew installed the whole extraordinary thing in a couple of hours and I was in business. AND - the Viking Lift was the most reasonably priced unit on the market. Twice the lift for nearly half the price. There is a kind of art in great design - your lift is on the list of great yet simple designs. And it's backed by a great team. You and Bo have shown an interest in me as a customer after the sale and that kind of follow-up is rare these days.
A resounding "It's the best lift in the biz" from Josh.
So, best of luck and have a great Summer.
Josh G

Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 8:49 PM
I just wanted to send you a follow-up note on the boat lift you installed two years ago. I can sum-it-up in one word, "awesome". Your dual lift system with remote control, lifts my 30', 10K lbs., cruiser with ease. As you may recall, the canal water was shallow and the bottom very soft, but your lift remains in the exact same installed location. I also thought that our cold winter ice would move the lift. No way. . .this lift supports my boat all winter and remains as steady as a rock. Your boat lift is truly an excellent product, and your installation and follow-up was superb. Several of my neighbors are interested in your boat lifts and should be calling you soon.
Very Satisfied in (state),
Don L.

Sent July 22, 2002
Hi Bo and Angela
I thought I would send you an e-mail to let you know that I am very pleased with the boatlift Bo installed for me. I always had a great deal of concerns with my boat sitting in the water between our cottage visits. The new lift has provided me with relief and a great deal of peace of mind from many concerns such as sinking, drifting away, banging against the dock and reduced risk of theft. The unit has had no impact on the way we use our waterfront which is a bonus. It fit very neatly between our two slips and I thank Bo for his ingenuity working around the cribs. I am looking forward to many years of use and peace of mind.
Kindest Regards
Bill

Sent: June 2, 1999
Dear Sir: I am writing to express my great satisfaction with your boat lift. I shopped long and hard before making a decision, and I am convinced that I made a great purchase. This is the most unobtrusive lift available. I did not want an "apparatus" ruining my waterfront. It seems as if my boat floats in air rather than sits hanging in a metal sling. When the boat is gone, the stem of the lift seems like it belongs to the dock even though it is not attached. Launching and docking are an absolute breeze with this lift. I recommend your company to all who inquire about the lift. The technology, strength, esthetics and delivery and installation were superior.
Sincerely, Dr. Peter B.

Just a short note to provide feedback about my level of satisfaction with my Viking Boat Lift.
Four years ago we noticed the Viking Boat Lift on display and was provided with a great "touch-and-feel" demo of the product. We did not own a boat that would compliment the lift, but kept it in mind. Since then, we have acquired a nice boat that we wanted to keep "on the ready" for weekends of fun. The Viking product was our point of reference and standard for comparison as we shopped around. Through our search, we became more and more convinced that the price and installation service provided by Bo at Viking was making sense. The attractiveness of the non-obtrusive Viking lift, and the ability to leave it in the lake over the winter were most favourable. We even convinced Bo to paint the lift hunter green colour to match our cottage and boat trim. (didn't know that Bo had it in him to respond so favourably to the female touch). I am delighted to know that my boat is safe and secure, and ready to go when I get to the cottage. It has been a most favourable experience, right down to the installation and customary photo shoot upon completion.
Regards,
George

Excerpt from a letter sent by Ruth and Geoff..... "Just wanted to let you know that the Viking lift worked great during hurricanes Dennis and Floyd.We had some soundside flooding so I had cranked the boat up about six feet above normal water level. Water came to within a foot of the bottom of the boat. I also felt that the boat was absolutely safe in winds up to 80 mph with no movement at all. I wish other boat owners could have seen this boat sitting high above the flood waters."

Fred saw us at the Cottage Life Show in March '99 - so did Jim, and Michael, and Peter, and Diane, and Doug, and John, and Elgin and Cindy. They all enjoy their own Viking Boat Lifts this year. Actually, John liked it so much that he purchased three - all electric - two for inside his boathouse, and one for outside.

Peggy said that if they were going to purchase a boat lift it would be preferable to have one that would not interfere with the beautiful view outside their window. So Hazel went shopping with that thought in mind. He found us at the Cottage Life Show '98, and now Peggy and Hazel enjoy their own Viking Boat Lift - and the view.

John was one of the first people to purchase. He ordered the Viking Boat Lift with a custom swim deck ( you saw the picture ). He ordered another standard Viking Boat Lift the following year. He and his family get a lot of use out of their lifts. He has actually been kind enough to show interested people his lifts. He showed Bob and now Bob enjoys his own Viking Boat Lift.

Peter sent us a nice letter. He " shopped long and hard before making a decision ", and Peter said that " launching and docking are an absolute breeze ". Peter and Diane appreciate that the Viking Boat Lift is " the most unobtrusive lift available ".