ShoreStation Manual SSV50108MS User manual

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ACCESSORY
Your SHORESTATION Aluminum Boat Lift is designed to give years of dependable service. Following the
enclosed instructions will insure you that your lift is properly assembled.
SSV50108MS, SSV50108MSDW, SSPV50108MS, &
SSPV50108MSDW
ATTENTION: This Boat Lift uses
stainless steel fasteners. ALWAYS apply
anti-seize to fastener threads before
assembly to prevent galling or seizing.
SSV50108MS
SSPV50108MS

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Manual 5000# 108” Aluminum Cradle with Stainless Steel Fasteners
Table of Contents
SSV50108MS STANDARD LIFT
68681 Lower Frame Bundle 40108HYD
70225 Platform Bundle Alum 50/60M&E
7035701 Wheel Big Lift ShoreStation SS
7036101 Winch Assy Hoist 60108/120 SS
70421 Winch Tube Bundle V50108/120 SS
70432 Leg Bundle SSV50108/120SS
70435 Lit Packet SSV50108MS/DW/PV
70444 Hdwe Box SSV50108/120MS/E/PV
HA0086 Bunk Poly 4000H/6000M/E Alum
HA0087 Motor Stop Bundle 5.75 Alum V
SSV50108MSDW STANDARD DEEP WATER LIFT
68681 Lower Frame Bundle 40108HYD
70225 Platform Bundle Alum 50/60M&E
7035701 Wheel Big Lift ShoreStation SS
7036101 Winch Assy Hoist 60108/120 SS
70421 Winch Tube Bundle V50108/120 SS
70433 Leg Bundle SSV50108/120SSDW
70435 Lit Packet SSV50108MS/DW/PV
70444 Hdwe Box SSV50108/120MS/E/PV
HA0086 Bunk Poly 4000H/6000M/E Alum
HA0087 Motor Stop Bundle 5.75 Alum V
You and Your ShoreStation………………….3
Using Your Lift…………………………………3 & 4
Detail Drawings & BOM………………………5 thru 19
Base Pad…………………….6
Lift Arm……………………….6
Leg-Winch……………………7
Leg-1, 2, 3……………………8
Lower Frame…………………9
Platform………………………10
Spacer Tube…………………11
Cable Connections………….11
Winch Tube…………………..12 & 13
Winch Attachments………….14
Bunk Attachment & Assy…...15 & 16
Pontoon Assembly…..………17
Motor Stop……………………18
Lift Wheel……………………..19
Winch Assembly……………..20 & 21
For more detailed information regarding the
Installation, Transporting, Operation, Safety,
Maintenance, and additional accessories available
for your lift see your SHORESTATION Operators
Manual.
Assembly Instructions……………………22 Thru 38
Tools Required……………………………22
Pads………………………….22
Pad-Leg-Lift Arm……….......23
Lower Frame………………..24 Thru 26
Platform………………………27 Thru 29
Spacer Tube…………………29 & 30
Level Cable Connections…..31
Winch Tube…………………..31
Winch………………………….32
Wheel Stop Assy & Brkt…….33
Winch & Lift Cable Connect...34
Bunks……………………….....35
Motor Stop…………………….36
Leg Caps………………………37
Adjustments & Operators Info…………....38 Thru 43
SSPV50108MSDW PONTOON DEEP WATER LIFT
68681 Lower Frame Bundle 40108HYD
70225 Platform Bundle Alum 50/60M&E
7035701 Wheel Big Lift ShoreStation SS
7036101 Winch Assy Hoist 60108/120 SS
70421 Winch Tube Bundle V50108/120 SS
70433 Leg Bundle SSV50108/120SSDW
70435 Lit Packet SSV50108MS/DW/PV
70444 Hdwe Box SSV50108/120MS/E/PV
HA0096 Pontoon Kit V Alum Cradle Lifts
SSPV50108MS PONTOON LIFT
68681 Lower Frame Bundle 40108HYD
70225 Platform Bundle Alum 50/60M&E
7035701 Wheel Big Lift ShoreStation SS
7036101 Winch Assy Hoist 60108/120 SS
70421 Winch Tube Bundle V50108/120 SS
70432 Leg Bundle SSV50108/120SS
70435 Lit Packet SSV50108MS/DW/PV
70444 Hdwe Box SSV50108/120MS/E/PV
HA0096 Pontoon Kit V Alum Cradle Lifts

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YOU AND YOUR SHORESTATION
We at ShoreStation would like to thank you for purchasing one of our boat lifts.
Our goal is your complete satisfaction. That is why we recommend reading this manual in its entirety. A better
understanding of your lift’s features and adjustments will make your boating experience more pleasurable.
It is important that you maintain and store your boat lift and accessories properly to ensure that it continues to
provide the dependable performance year after year.
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully with special attention directed toward all WARNING, CAUTION, and
IMPORTANT information.
USING YOUR LIFT
Basic Lift Operating Tips and Guidelines
IMPORTANT: Before using your Shore Station lift, read this Owner’s
Manual for detailed operation instructions and safety information.
Here are some basic guidelines to follow:
Know the maximum capacity of your lift.
It is important not to exceed the maximum load capacity of your lift. Overloading could cause mechanical failure
and serious personal injury. Be especially cautious to remove the drain plug on boats which are stored on lifts
without canopies. The weight of the boat could greatly increase during a rainstorm and exceed the lift’s load
capacity.
Never board a boat while it is raised on the lift
Always lower the lift platform before boarding the boat so the boat is almost floating free from the platform, but is
still stabilized by the platform. This will aid in the user’s ability to load while not placing excess weight on the lift.
Do NOT let Children Play on or around the Lift
Children should not be allowed to play under or around the lift.
Use Caution During Maintenance and Repairs
Always remove the boat from the lift and fully lower the platform before any maintenance and repairs are
performed. Only remove the safety shields after the platform is fully lowered. Never reach through the wheel and
manipulate any of the winch mechanisms when the platform is raised.
Remove the drain plug from the boat before leaving for any length of time, especially if the lift does not
have a canopy cover. Accumulation of water in the boat from a rainstorm may increase the weight of your boat
passed the capacity of the lift.
Properly Positioning the Boat on the Lift
The boat should be positioned on the lift so that there is an equal amount of weight on each platform. This
position will vary from boat to boat because the center of gravity on every boat is different. The equal weight
distribution is determined by how far forward or backward the boat is positioned on the lift. Once identified, adjust
the motor stop (adjustable on 1500 – 9,000 lb. aluminum lifts) or front end boat stop (USED ON INBOARDS) so it
will stop the boat in this position in future use.
Positioning an Inboard Boat on the Lift

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When placing an inboard boat on the lift, it is necessary to install a front-end boat stop on your lift. This option will
protect your drive shaft and prop from being bent when the platform is raised to support the boat. The boat must
be positioned rearward far enough so the bunks are supporting the boat before the drive shaft contacts the cross
member as the platform is raised. A new lift installation for an inboard should NOT have the motor stop installed.
If an existing lift is going to be used for an inboard, the motor stop should be removed before placing the boat on
the lift.
Platform Height Positioning
The height that the platform should be positioned when the boat is removed for use is best determined by
lowering the lift platform until the boat is about to float above the platform. Once at this point, start the engine and
put the unit in reverse. With the engine idling, continue to lower the platform. As the boat breaks free from the
platform, the power of the engine in reverse will pull the boat out of the lift. Discontinue lowering the platform at
this point. Positioning the platform at this point will allow the platform bunk system to also serve as a centering
system guiding your boat into the lift when you return.
Upon returning to the lift, slowly drive your boat into the lift. Doing so will allow the bunk system to center your
boat on the lift platform. Continue to power into the lift until the boat is stopped by either the motor stop or front
end boat stop installed on your lift.
Level Installation
The lift must be installed so it is setting level both front-to-rear as well as side to side. Doing so will allow the lift to
operate without binding as the platform is raised and lowered.
For Added Safety and Security
Always lock your lift when it is unattended for any period of time. Set the wheel lock in the “locked” position on lifts
equipped with mechanical winches. A padlock can be placed around the spoke on the big wheel and then through
the wheel lock for added security. This protects both you and your boating equipment.

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The diagram below and the line art drawings on the following pages are there to give you information on where
parts are used and if needed the part numbers you will need if replacement parts are needed.

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Standard and Deep Water Winch Tube Leg Assemblies

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Standard and Deep Water Leg Assemblies

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Lower Frame Assembly

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Aluminum Platform Assembly

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Brace Tube Mounting/Level Cable Mounting Hardware and Leg Tube Cap
Bottom Level Cable Mounting Hardware

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Winch Tube Assembly

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Lift Cable Mounting Hardware
Winch Tube Mounting Components
Mechanical Wheel Stop Mount

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Winch, Wheel, and Platform Stop Mounting Hardware and Cable Wedge

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Bunk Mounting Hardware

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Bunk Assembly

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Motor Stop and Mounting
Hardware

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Winch Assembly