What size boat lift canopy do I need?

The most important job for a canopy is to protect your boat from the sun, so you want to make sure that it covers you boat completely. It is a good idea to choose a canopy length that is at least 2′ longer than the overall length of your boat .

How big should a canopy be?

Common sizes for canopies include 10'x10′ and 12'x12′ . However, there are larger and smaller sizes available. Be aware that the legs of your canopy can affect how much protection you'll receive from the elements.

How do you waterproof a boat canopy?

Thoroughly clean your boat cover with FABRI-KLEAN® and allow to dry. 2. Spray on CANVAS SHIELD® waterproof spray and allow to dry, and cure . It really is that easy.

Can you add a canopy to a boat lift?

Find Your Perfect Boat Lift Canopy Cover Your boat lift can do the literal heavy lifting for you, but a lot of the protection from the sun, rain, and wind is going to come from your canopy cover . Our covers are sure to be a great fit—because we handcraft our covers to order based on your boat lift's dimensions.

How big of boat lift do I need?

To find the correct boat lift capacity, you need to know your boat's overall weight including dry weight, fuel, gear, water, and any non-factory additions . It's recommended to add a 20% margin of safety to this total weight.

How do you measure a boat lift canopy frame?

In general, no matter what brand of boat lift you have, make sure the measurement of the length is in feet and the measurement of width is in inches. Always measure the length from outside frame edge to outside frame edge, and measure from inside edge to inside edge for the width .

How do you measure a boat for a boat lift?

Measure your boat's overall length, beam, and weight to ensure the lift can accommodate its dimensions and mass . How does boat weight influence lift size selection? Consider the fully loaded weight of your boat, including fuel, water, and gear, to choose a lift with adequate capacity.

ShoreStation, Atlas, Lakeshore, and Nucraft/Craftlander Canopy Covers (2024)

Tired of looking at that raggedy canvas on your boat lift? Do something about it. Boat Covers Direct® offers Shoretex canopy replacement covers that are custom fit to your ShoreStation, Lakeshore, or Nucraft/Craftlander frames. These frames share a general shape, with curved ends and rounded top. We group these frames together only for the purpose of explaining how to measure for your replacement canopy. Each cover is custom fit specifically to your frame.

ShoreStation®

Disclaimer: ShoreStation® is a registered trademark of Midwest Industries and we do not sell ShoreStation® brand products of any kind

To find the canvas that you need for ShoreStation, you'll first want to select whether you have an aluminum or stainless frame. Once you've done that, our guide will show verbal and visual instructions for measuring. Basically, for aluminum frames, it's as easy as measuring the side rail and adding 2 feet to that number to get your length. For stainless frames, you simply count the inner ribs of the frame. Measuring between the inside edges of the frame yields your width.

ShoreStation with Aluminum Frames

ShoreStation with Stainless Steel Frames

[7 inner ribs] 19' long by 82" wide — SHO1905
[8 inner ribs] 21' long by 98" wide — SHO215
[9 inner ribs] 23' long by 98" wide — SHO235
[9 inner ribs] 23' long by 110" wide — SHO235W

Atlas

24' long by 120" wide — ATL24120
26' long by 120" wide — ATL26120
28' long by 120" wide — ATL28120

Lakeshore

For Lakeshore, measuring between the inside edges of the frame will give you the width dimensions. To find your length, measure the side rail and add 2 feet to that number.

Available canopy sizes custom fit for the Lakeshore frame include:

14' long by 64" wide - LSP1464
18' long by 100" wide - LSP18100
20' long by 100" wide - LSP20100
22' long by 100" wide - LSP22100
22' long by 108" wide - LSP22108
22' long by 120" wide - LSP22120
24' long by 108" wide - LSP24108
24' long by 120" wide - LSP24120
26' long by 108" wide - LSP26108
26' long by 120" wide - LSP26120
28' long by 120" wide - LSP28120
30' long by 120" wide - LSP30120

Nucraft / Craftlander

Measuring for Nucraft/Craftlander frames is just as easy, and done exactly the same, as measuring for Lakeshore. Nucraft/Craftlander frames come in these sizes:

22' long by 108" wide — NU22108
22' long by 114" wide — NU22114
22' long by 120" wide — NU22120
24' long by 108" wide — NU24108
24' long by 114" wide — NU24114
24' long by 120" wide — NU24120
26' long by 108" wide — NU26108
26' long by 114" wide — NU26114
26' long by 120" wide — NU26120
28' long by 108" wide — NU28108
28' long by 120" wide — NU28120

Nucraft High Top

The NuCraft/Craftlander High-Top is a deep, flat-end frame with sewn in "O-rings" and finished with double hook bungees. The bungees will stretch and allow you to secure the hooks into the ribs of the frame.

Simply measure the total length of the frame from outside edge to outside edge and the inside width to determine what size canvas would provide that custom-fit:

22' long by 108" wide — NU22108HT
22' long by 114" wide — NU22114HT
22' long by 120" wide — NU22120HT
24' long by 108" wide — NU24108HT
24' long by 114" wide — NU24114HT
24' long by 120" wide — NU24120HT
26' long by 108" wide — NU26108HT
26' long by 114" wide — NU26114HT
26' long by 120" wide — NU26120HT
28' long by 108" wide — NU28108HT
28' long by 120" wide — NU28120HT
28' long by 132" wide — NU28132HT
30' long by 114" wide — NU30114HT
30' long by 120" wide — NU30120HT
30' long by 132" wide — NU30132HT

Worried About Installation? It's Easy

We include detailed, step by step instructions with each canvas ordered. This is one project that's easy to do yourself, no experts needed.

You can also view the instructions here. Simply select your brand below:

ShoreStation / Atlas
Lakeshore
NuCraft / Craftlander