Founded in the late 1980s by Chester Hauck, Aqua Marine Supply/Hefty Hoist manufactures gear drives and electric hoists for boat lifts, including the original Flat Plate and the patented PWC Hoist. The Millersport, Ohio company developed the first totally enclosed boat-lift gearbox, its E-Gear, in 2002 and continues to support products introduced throughout its history. Its E-Gear has been produced for more than 20 years, with over 100,000 units installed on lifts nationwide.
Boat Lifts Unlimited IncFrom its Odenton, Maryland operation, Boat Lifts Unlimited Inc. manufactures Magnum boat lifts built around more than 30 years of boat-lift experience. Its galvanized-steel designs range from low-profile systems for canals and lakes to custom-fit boat-house lifts and a Super HD model for vessels up to 40,000 pounds. The company also makes PWC lifts, davits, and accessories, with service and customization available for different waterfront sites.ODENTON, MD
Jet Dock Systems, IncFrom its Cleveland manufacturing base, Jet Dock Systems makes specialized floating boat lifts and drive-on docking systems for watercraft ranging from personal watercraft to large boats. The company says it invented drive-on docking, and its patented modular design lets owners reconfigure or expand portable docks for changing water levels and demanding marine conditions. Jet Dock also operates a facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and distributes through dealers around the world.CLEVELAND, OH
Greenfield Products, IncSince 1959, Greenfield Products has made boating equipment in Greenfield, Ohio, with its roots in the world’s first soft-coated anchors and chain. The small, family-owned American manufacturer is now in its fourth generation and is also credited with introducing bungee marine lines, including Stretch ’n Slide. Its USA-made anchors are coated in its own Greenfield operation, alongside related docking and outdoor products.GREENFIELD, OH
Bohl CompaniesFounded by Henry Bohl in 1924, Bohl Companies designs and supplies material-handling equipment, from industrial cranes and custom lifting devices to forklift equipment and support services. Its three divisions—Bohl Crane, Bohl Equipment and Bohl Machine—combine in-house engineering and manufacturing with regional service coverage. Bohl Equipment is one of the oldest family-owned material-handling dealerships in the United States, while Bohl Machine has focused on custom lifting applications since 1987.TOLEDO, OH