Circular logo with stylized teal and blue waves beneath a yellow sun. The words BOAT HAPPY curve along the top and BASTA BOATLIFTS—your source for premium boat lifts—along the bottom, both in bold white font.

about basta boatlifts

DEDICATED TO LIFE

ON THE WATER

Basta Boatlifts designs and manufactures premium boat lifts.

As we design and manufacture each one of our lifts in our own factory, we make sure every product leaves meeting our standard: that we have made the best.

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INNOVATION LEADER

SINCE THE BEGINNING

Basta began as a small and local dock company in the 1980’s, selling boat lifts, building docks, and repairing bulkheads. Experience with all kinds of waterfront setups lead to the realization that we could do it better. Basta embarked on a new way to secure and protect boats.

Innovations emerged quickly, and in 1989 Basta Boatlifts entered the Seattle Boat Show with the first-ever solar powered remote-control accessory. The first Basta boat lift followed in 1990 – a cable PWC lift, very similar to our 1.4k lift today.

Shortly thereafter Basta Boatlifts invented the industry changing “Over-Center™” gravity locking design making the cantilever style boat lift safer than ever. While other boat lift manufacturers designed boat lifts that fought gravity, Basta used gravity to keep a boat in place. The Over-Center™ gravity locking design was patented in 1993 and now is the standard throughout the boat lift industry.

The company’s passion for continuous improvement continues and today, Basta Boatlifts holds many utility and design patents, with more pending, to bring you the best for your boat.

METICULOUSLY HAND-CRAFTED IN-HOUSE

Basta boat lift design and production all happens in-house at our headquarters in SeaTac, WA. Every day the team at Basta Boatlifts obsess over the minutiae to ensure a high-quality boat lift and experience. Attention to detail, greater fit and finish and an unrelenting quest for continual innovations sets Basta apart from its competitors, year after year.

Strength, quality, efficiency, and style are the cornerstones of Basta design. A lift that is dependable and durable should also be sleek and smooth, and you will find that the designers at Basta make sure all boxes are checked, every time.

CONTINUING THE LEGACY AND BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

Basta Boatlifts are sold throughout North America, Europe, and are emerging in new markets every day. The sustained success of Basta stems from our tenured and dedicated staff, who bring decades of industry design, production, and boating experience. Our craftsmanship and loyalty are unrivaled, which only becomes more apparent with every lift produced and new idea created.

As a privately-held family business, we have the freedom to continue innovating purely to benefit our customers – not shareholders.

BASTA BOATLIFTS KEY MILESTONES

1985

Founded company doing boat lift installations and repair
Entered the Seattle Boat Show with the first solar powered remote and accessory
A Basta Boatlifts structure is displayed indoors at an exhibition. The metal frame surrounds a central cylindrical beam, with a Basta Marine sign above. People and booths can be seen in the background.

1989

1990

Patented first manual jet ski lift
Patented Over-Center™ Gravity Locking Design
A black and white photo of a motorboat named Cobalt docked at a wooden pier with Basta Boatlifts on a calm body of water, trees, and a covered structure visible in the background.

1991

1997

Patented bi-directional, double push piston boat lift
Two classic motorboats, one red and one blue, are lifted out of the water on a Basta Boatlifts system in front of a house with white railings and potted plants. The water in the foreground is clear and blue.
Purchased Nyman Marine
Four people sit on white chairs by a lakeside at sunset, with a boat resting on a Basta Boatlifts canopy nearby. Calm water and distant mountains set the scene, while a small campfire glows in the foreground.

2000

2001

Launched official “Basta Boatlifts” brand
Black and white illustration of a smiling man in a suit and tie speeding in a motorboat, creating splashes as he moves forward, with wind blowing his hair and scarf back—showcasing the thrill often experienced with Basta Boatlifts.
Produced first Single Cylinder galvanized steel boat lift
A line drawing of a boat resting on a Basta Boatlifts metal boat lift above the water near a dock, with the lift supported by posts and water visible beneath the boat.

2007

2010

Began manufacturing all major components in-house
A man wearing safety glasses and a brown jacket operates a large industrial drill press in a workshop, with metal parts, tools, and Basta Boatlifts equipment visible on nearby workbenches.
Implemented low-friction composite bushings at every pivot point
Close-up of a Basta Boatlifts metal pin secured with a wire lock on a brushed aluminum frame, featuring a black rubber strip on top and blue blurred lights in the background.

2014

2015

Produced first 50,000 LB galvanized steel boat lift
A large white yacht docked on a wooden pier with Basta Boatlifts over calm water, chairs arranged along the dock, and a partly cloudy sunset sky in the background. Trees line the distant shore.
Launched the 7,800 LB aluminum lift, our current-day flagship aluminum lift
A modern black and white speedboat is lifted out of the water on a Basta Boatlifts dockside boat lift, with calm water and blue sky in the background.

2017

2020

Launched the 5,000 LB “Ski Lake Lift”, with offset cylinder to accommodate tracking fins
Two speedboats, one red and white, the other white with blue accents, are docked next to wooden piers equipped with Basta Boatlifts. Both piers feature ladders leading into the water.
Introduced SuperCushTM Rubber Bunks on aluminum boat lifts
A close-up view of a Basta Boatlifts aluminum boat lift rail with a black plastic cap, elevated above water and surrounded by green vegetation and wooden structures in the background.

2020

2021

Purchased new factory in SeaTac Washington, tripling the size of the production floor
A large, partially demolished warehouse interior with exposed beams. An excavator lifts debris into a red dumpster on a truck. Scattered construction materials, empty shelves, and a Basta Boatlifts sign are visible in the scene.
Innovating and producing more products than ever in the new Basta factory!
A metal frame structure with two angled rails and a control box, similar to those used by Basta Boatlifts, likely designed for supporting and adjusting the position of solar panels.

2022

2023

The Basta Floating Lift hits the market – the most versatile lift available!
A modern gray cattle handling chute labeled BASTA features sturdy metal panels, measurement markings, and an overhead device—engineered with the same durability as an 11,000 LB Capacity Floating Lift for secure livestock management.

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