Sunstream Boat Lifts has announced a new family of next-generation boat lift accessories for the new SunLift SLX.
The accessories include guide ons and a goal post bow stop, all based on a new, modern extruded shape called the “Surround”. Not square and not round, the Sqround extrusion combines the best qualities of both, with smooth curves yet enough soft edges to keep telescoping sections from spinning out of alignment.
The new SunLife SLX accessory introduces the concept of a goal post to a bow stop. These goal posts not only gently nudge the bow correctly to the centre, but they give users a visual reference for correctly placing the boat fore and aft on the lift, and a waterline band on the bow stop gives a visual reference for the correct height of the lift when loading. The V-shaped beam that stops the boat is shaped to direct the bow inward, which is a significant advancement over the typical hoop-style stops that tend to push the bow off centre.
The strong mechanical properties of the Sqround extruded parts double the strength of existing accessories, and the shape matches the pleasing aesthetics of Sunstream’s new SunLift SLX. The guides have a ribbed rubber exterior that matches the rubber bunks of Sunstream lifts and offer a more forgiving contact against the boat for less wear and tear on the vessel compared to traditional PVC. The guide ons can be height adjusted, while the bow stop is also adjustable to accommodate the SunLife SLX adjustable width bunks. In addition, a convenient optional step simplifies boarding.
