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1 A good idea that keeps getting betterOver 40 years of quality and innovation in manufactured docks, boat lifts and associated productsHow it began. In 1971, Larry Hewitt purchased Bauer Welding Shop in Nicollet, Minnesota. A typical work day consisted of welding, machining, automotive repair or fixing and selling lawn mowers. Hewitt s business may have remained small if it were not for a friend with a back injury. His friend approached him with a request to build a dock that would be easier for him to put in and remove. Together, they did some brainstorming, and Hewitt built a 64 foot long dock that rolled on two sets of wheels. From the success of that first prototype, Hewitt quickly branched out, adding boat and pontoon lifts to his expanding line of docks.

2 Today, Hewitt Machine & Mfg. Inc. is known to marine dealers as an industry leader in dock and boat lift design. While still located in the town of Nicollet, the small welding shop has grown into a 350,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility. Annually, the company employs 75 full time and seasonal workers. Hewitt lifts, docks and associated products are sold through a dealer network that covers the United States and extends into Canada, Belgium and your prized possessionWhether it s a fishing boat, pontoon , personal watercraft or high performance speed boat, Hewitt Manufacturing has a boat lift perfectly sized, equipped and priced for your needs. Hewitt lifts keep your watercraft convenient and ready while protecting them from the damaging effects of prolonged exposure to waves, algae and floating debris.

3 Hewitt canopies provide additional protection, shielding your boat from rain, hail and Lift Construction and Design The materials and manufacturing techniques that make Hewitt lifts the most durable in the Standard Cantilever Lift The original Hewitt lift design - simple, economical and proven Hydraulic Cantilever Lift The simplicity of the standard cantilever lift with the convenience of hydraulic operation and remote Hi-Lift Vertical Lift A straight up/down lift suited to deeper water or frequently changing water Hydraulic Lift Series Heavy-duty hydraulic lifts for any type of watercraft. State-of-the art design with wireless remote Float Plane Lift An ideal way to protect your float plane using a customized cantilever, hydraulic, or Roll-A-Rail lift PWC Lift Low-cost cantilever lifts specifically designed for personal watercraft and small Narrow pontoon Lift Lifts designed especially for pontoon boats.

4 Supports the entire length of the boat without stressing the BoatPort Floating Lift The deep water lift solution that works with all types of boats, large and small. Works in combination with floating Roll-A-Rail A powered rail system to launch and recover boats. Bring your boat on shore or all the way to your cabin. 34 WavePort Built to provide the easiest, most attractive way to load and launch your personal Slide-N-Go Low-weight portable rail system for small boats and personal watercraft. 36 pontoon Legs The lift that travels with you. Hewitt pontoon Legs allow you to raise and lower your Canopies The crowning touch for any lift. Great protection and great looks. 44 All-Terrain Staircase The fast, safe way to provide easy access to the water on steep Winch Motors Converts manual winches into easy-to-operate powered Lift Accessories Descriptions of options and accessories for added functionality, protection and Lift Specifications Model numbers with physical dimensions, capacities and installation Manufacturing builds them to lastEmphasis on Easy Operation.

5 Every type of Hewitt lifting mechanism is optimized to work with minimal effor t. Manual winches are equipped with large diameter hand wheels and spinner knobs for faster, easier operation. Electric winches raise and lower lifts with the flip of a switch and hydraulic systems feature the ultimate convenience of wireless remote Suited to the Task. Hewitt manual winches are specifically sized and geared to the capacity of the lift for safe operation. Unless otherwise specified, lifts under 2400 lb capacity are equipped with a 12:1 ratio Dutton Lainson self-braking winch. 2400 lb 5600 lb HL models feature Hewitt s high -efficiency chain drive winch with 15:1 and 20:1 gear ratios. Gears, chain and winding drum are fully Cradles.

6 Standard boat cradles, unless otherwise specified, are made from a non-scratch plastic and wood fiber composite. Trex Cradles are used on lifts between our 1200 lb & 1800 lb series. This material absorbs very little water, won t split and requires little or no Bunks. Standard bunks are made from pressure-treated lumber and covered with premium grade marine carpeting for scratch protection. Carpeting is highly resistant to mildew and rot. Carpeted full-length bunks are used on lifts beginning at 2400 lbs and lifts have earned a reputation for being the most durable in the industry6 Overall safety and enjoyment of your lift is the focus of Hewitt Manufacturing. The lifts we build are low maintenance and designed to make installation and use as easy as possible.

7 Our designs require no top bars that can get in the way when entering or exiting a boat. Above all, Hewitt lifts are built to last. At first glance, different brands of lifts may look similar, but upon closer inspection, you ll find that Hewitt lifts are built like no other. Heavier gauge plate metal, extensive use of structural extrusions, better reinforcing these are important differences that add up to greater value. We also give extra attention to the way parts are assembled. All key joints are first made with a self-supporting through-hole connection and then secured with high -precision robotic welding. Hewitt offers one of the most extensive lines of lifts available, and we re sure you ll find a model and package of accessories ideally suited to your Leveling Legs.

8 Leveling legs are standard on boat lifts with capacities of 1600 lbs and up. Legs are available as options on PWC and narrow pontoon lifts. Exterior mounted legs with stainless steel quick pins allow easier adjustment and help prevent & Cables. Lifts with cable systems use smooth-rolling acetal Delrin plastic pulleys with high -strength galvanized steel housings and stainless steel cable not rope. Pulleys have hardened brass bushings for optimum performance under heavy load. Our lift designs also keep pulleys and cables completely out of the water in the raised position for even longer life. Hewitt Hardware. Every connection point is secured with the proper type of hardware. A combination of stainless steel, Durlak coated hardware and brass is used to achieve the required strength and/or corrosion Tire.

9 Helper wheels used to aid in the positioning of lifts are made from corrosion resistant polyethylene and feature seamless construction with relief venting. Hewitt s poly tire is the largest in the LiftStandard Model. Standard cantilever lifts include self-adjusting cradles and keel protectors, manual winch and rubber end caps. Deluxe rubber cradles and keel protec-tors are available as options. Capacities range from 1200 lb to 4800 lb. Standard cradles are found on lifts ranging from 1200 lb to 1800 lb. Lifts 2400 lb and larger come standard with full-length bunks. Models for personal watercraft are shown on page N Long Model. These cantilever lifts are solidly built and heavily reinforced for today s extra wide, extra long craft.

10 They are also an ideal lift for larger pontoon boats with interior frame dimensions up to 120 . Photo shown with standard full-length Rack Kits. Kits can be installed in place of the standard boat cradles. Op-tions include wood and adjustable alumi-num rack kits that lift under the pontoon s deck and serve as positioning Beds. Cantilever lifts can also be configured with an aluminum pontoon bed (shown above) or full-length V style vinyl or carpeted wood beds that evenly distribute the pontoon s weight and provide full-length original Hewitt lift continues to be one of our most popular models. These rugged general purpose lifts have a natural mechanical advantage that actually makes operation easier as the boat is raised higher.