Presto Dinghy Lift- Information Needed

[Sum Escape]

I received some information on this lift (XL-500 attached) and would like to get some feedback from anyone who has one installed. Durability, usability, etc. The marketing information all sounds great, but I have not been able to find any user references. Having all the hydraulic gear out of the water makes sense and using the current platform (with proper reinforcement) is desirable.
It will be installed on a new to us vessel currently being purchased. Thanks all.

 

[techmitch]

I received some information on this lift (XL-500 attached) and would like to get some feedback from anyone who has one installed. Durability, usability, etc. The marketing information all sounds great, but I have not been able to find any user references. Having all the hydraulic gear out of the water makes sense and using the current platform (with proper reinforcement) is desirable.
It will be installed on a new to us vessel currently being purchased. Thanks all.

I believe @ttmott has installed a Presto lift I'll bet he will chime in.

 

[ttmott]

Mitch is right, I just installed one and super happy so far. Not a lot of use yet however. You are welcome to come over to the East coast and check it out. Here are the details on the installation -
http://clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/presto-xl500-davit-lift-installation.107917/

 

[Sum Escape]

Mitch is right, I just installed one and super happy so far. Not a lot of use yet however. You are welcome to come over to the East coast and check it out. Here are the details on the installation -
http://clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/presto-xl500-davit-lift-installation.107917/

Thanks so much for the information. We are in the process of purchasing a 2020 Tiara 53 fly with only the standard (albeit extended) platform and got quotes for a "regular" hydraulic platform and this Presto. I really like the idea of all the gear out of the water. My only concern is "beefing up" the existing platform to be able to handle the weight of the lift and our 11.5 foot RIB and 40HP outboard. We will certainly research further based on what I see here. Thanks so much.

 

[ttmott]

Thanks so much for the information. We are in the process of purchasing a 2020 Tiara 53 fly with only the standard (albeit extended) platform and got quotes for a "regular" hydraulic platform and this Presto. I really like the idea of all the gear out of the water. My only concern is "beefing up" the existing platform to be able to handle the weight of the lift and our 11.5 foot RIB and 40HP outboard. We will certainly research further based on what I see here. Thanks so much.

The lift itself that mounts on the platform isn't heavy at all; I think total about 120 pounds. My RIB weighs 475 pounds so, not including people, the load on the platform is around 600 pounds. I think if you plan around 1000 pounds total on the platform you'd be good to go with the Presto lift.