BOAT LIFT ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

Customize Your Lift for Better Access, Control, and Everyday Convenience

Tide Tamer boat lift accessories are designed to help you get more from your waterfront setup.

From wireless remotes and walkboards to guide kits, bunks, brackets, platforms, and specialty mounting options, our accessories help improve the way your lift fits your boat, dock, and daily routine.

Whether you are upgrading an existing lift, planning a new installation, or solving a specific access challenge, Tide Tamer options make it easier to build a lift system around the way you actually use your waterfront.

Tell us about your boat and dock setup — we’ll help you choose the right accessories.

Build a Lift System Around the Way You Use Your Waterfront

A boat lift should do more than raise and lower your boat.

It should make docking easier, loading safer, access more comfortable, and storage more reliable. The right accessories can turn a basic lift setup into a system that better matches your boat, your dock, and the way you spend time on the water.

Maybe you need a wireless remote so you can operate your lift from the dock. Maybe your pontoon needs a tritoon kit for better support. Maybe you want a walkboard for easier access, a guide kit for smoother docking, or shared piling brackets to make better use of limited space.

Tide Tamer accessories help solve those real waterfront challenges.

Why Add Accessories to Your Boat Lift?

The right accessory can make a noticeable difference in how your lift performs and how easy it is to use.

Accessories can help:

Make launching and docking easier
Improve boat positioning
Add safer and more comfortable access
Support pontoon and tritoon hull designs
Clean up controls and wiring
Adapt the lift to unique dock layouts
Improve convenience for daily use
Support marina or multi-slip layouts
Make the system feel more complete

A better lift setup means less frustration and more time on the water.

POPULAR BOAT LIFT ACCESSORIES

Wireless Remotes

Control your boat lift with greater convenience using wireless remote options.

Wireless remotes allow you to raise and lower your lift without relying only on fixed manual controls, making docking, launching, and everyday use easier. Tide Tamer’s product catalog describes wireless remotes as an upgrade that allows boat owners to operate the lift with a handheld key fob controller.

Best for: Easier lift operation, improved dockside convenience, and modernizing older lift setups.

Coastal Controller

Aluminum Bunks & Custom Bunks

Bunks help support the hull and keep the boat properly positioned on the lift.

Tide Tamer offers aluminum bunks and custom bunk options for different boat types and lift setups. Choosing the right bunk configuration can improve fit, support, and long-term performance.

Best for: Boat-specific support, pontoon/tritoon setups, replacement bunks, and custom vessel needs.

Flare Guide Kits

Guide kits help position your boat as you enter the lift.

For boat owners dealing with wind, current, wake, or tight docking conditions, guides can make it easier to center the vessel and protect both the boat and lift during loading.

Best for: Easier docking, better boat positioning, and waterfronts with wind or current.

Walkboards

Walkboards improve access around the lift and boat.

They can make it easier to step alongside the vessel, handle lines, clean the boat, access controls, or perform routine checks.

Best for: Easier boarding, cleaning, loading, and lift access.

Walkboard Ladders

Walkboard ladders provide added access where elevation, dock layout, or boat positioning makes movement more challenging.

They are a practical add-on for homeowners who want safer, easier access around the boat and lift.

Best for: Improved dock-to-lift access and easier movement around the waterfront.

PWC Platforms

PWC platforms create added convenience for personal watercraft storage and access.

They can help support jet skis and other small watercraft as part of a larger lift or dock setup.

Best for: Jet skis, PWC storage, and compact waterfront access.

Endura Canopies

Tide Tamer Endura Canopies are designed for long-term performance where sun, salt, and weather take a toll on standard materials. With a heavy-duty aluminum frame and architectural-grade vinyl cover, this system delivers protection you can depend on — season after season.

Endura Canopy Cover

Coastal Controller

The Tide Tamer Coastal Controller is a purpose-built boat lift control system engineered for saltwater environments, cleaner installations, and dependable day-to-day operation.

Coastal Controller

Make Your Boat Lift Easier to Use Every Day

The right accessories can improve the way your lift works, fits, and feels.

Whether you want easier control, better access, cleaner installation, improved boat support, or a more complete waterfront setup, Tide Tamer can help you choose the right accessories for your boat and dock.

Tell us about your lift, boat, and waterfront setup — and we’ll help you find the right options.

Talk to a Dealer Talk to a Dealer About Compatibility

Build Your Lift Around Your Boat

Every boat sits differently on a lift.

A center console, pontoon, tritoon, skiff, PWC, and cruiser can all require different support, access, and positioning considerations. That is why accessories should not be treated as generic add-ons.

Accessories should be selected around:

Boat weight
Boat length and beam
Hull type
Pontoon or tritoon configuration
Dock layout
Piling location
Water depth
Tidal movement
Boarding preferences
How often you use the boat
Whether the lift serves one boat or multiple users

A Tide Tamer dealer can help confirm the right accessory combination for your specific setup.

Common Questions About Boat Lift Accessories

Treating Accessories Like Afterthoughts

Many boat owners choose a lift first and think about accessories later.

But the right accessories can make the difference between a lift that simply works and a lift that feels easy every time you use it.

If you know you want easier boarding, better docking alignment, wireless control, tritoon support, or a cleaner installation, it is better to plan those options early.

That helps your dealer configure the lift correctly from the start.

Not every accessory fits every lift system.

Before selecting an accessory, confirm:

Your lift model
Lift capacity
Boat type
Dock layout
Piling configuration
Electrical requirements
Clearance requirements
Desired use case
Compatibility with existing components

A dealer can help make sure the accessory works with your system before you purchase or install it.

Tide Tamer offers a wide range of lift accessories and options, including wireless remotes, tritoon kits, shared piling mount brackets, remote stands, aluminum bunks, custom bunks, guide kits, walkboards, walkboard ladders, limit switches, marina brackets, seawall mount brackets, PWC platforms, slings, and more.

Not always, but accessories can improve convenience, access, boat fit, control, and day-to-day usability. The best accessories depend on your boat, dock layout, and how you use your waterfront.

In many cases, yes. Compatibility depends on your lift model, capacity, structure, and current setup. A dealer can confirm which accessories can be added to your existing lift.

Tritoon kits, custom bunks, aluminum bunks, and guide kits may be helpful depending on your boat’s tube layout and lift configuration.

Yes. Wireless remote options are available and can make lift operation more convenient from the dock. Tide Tamer’s catalog describes wireless remotes as handheld key fob controllers for easier lift operation.

Walkboards, walkboard ladders, access platforms, hand railing, and guide systems may improve access depending on your lift and dock layout.

Marinas may benefit from shared piling mount brackets, marina brackets, remote stands, walkboards, guide kits, custom bunks, limit switches, and control options.

Some accessories and configurations may be customized depending on the project, lift model, boat, and site conditions. A Tide Tamer dealer can confirm available options.

The easiest way is to contact a Tide Tamer dealer with your lift model, boat details, and dock layout. They can confirm compatibility and recommend the best options.

BOAT LIFT ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS