Quote Originally Posted by jason1973 View Post
I had a 4600lb floe lift, and was NOT really happy with it. Had several issues over the years and Floe eventually stopped making it. Not to mention it was quite expensive due to it saying "floe" on the side. I will say however that having to take the tower down is a PITA but really not the biggest deal with my 2019 mondo tower. Its two handles and done. Then i put it back up when inside. My new lift is a shorelander and it has the cut out at the back of the lift for wake towers. I just have to raise it one more notch and i won't have to take the tower down anymore which is my project for this spring.

My advice is to get the lift you want ONE time and pay. Don't be like me and switch lifts 3 times over 3 years because i was cheap to begin with. Get a lift with a cut out or riser. And make sure you look at other brands too. Some of the lift companies have come up with some great ideas. I have been extremely impressed with my Shorelander 6000... wonderful lift for the price.

and one more thing to check on the Floe lift, see if the canopy frame is actually attached to the lift itself and not just sitting on top. Not sure if they changed this yet, but the canopy's on floe lifts where NOT affixed to the lift with any bolts. They just had a thru bolt that went into the tubes to keep it in place. I good stiff wind would take the canopy right off.
Thank you both. My mondo is 3,800 lbs without gas etc. I just bought the Mondo and it is in storage now, so I have no idea how easy it will be to lower my tower. My plan is to go with the 6500 VSD with the understanding being it is actually on the 8000 VSD frame. The only difference is the lift motor. If I ever upgrade to a larger boat, which would be doubtful given our lake is 150 acres and I have depth issues at my dock, the fact Floe uses the same frame and component pieces for the 6500 as the 8000 it would allow me to just exchange the motor if I ever upgraded. This is a big bonus in my mind.

I will check out the canopy question. I do have say, I sent Floe a question via their website and actually got a call back from one of their VP's Gary Johnson. He was fantastic and answered all my questions and even directed me to a dealer.