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.