Received: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 2:16 PM
Hi Angelina
Love my boat lift
Love the way the boat looks on the lift.
I have no complaints at all.
100% happy
-Bob Peters

Received: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 8:41 PM
Dear Bo and Angelina
The installation went well. Its a great boat lift. Well engineered and it has a sleek modern look. It is well worth the wait. I am certain that it will lift the boat high enough to keep it above the water when the level of the lake rises. It will make it possible to use my boat year round, and lift it up during bad weather.
-David

Received: Saturday, August 18, 2007 1:54 PM
Hi Bo and Angie,
Things are going great. The lift is working out fine. This will be the 4th Michigan winter for the lift and it still looks like its new. I get all kinds of compliments on how good it looks.
Love ya
-John

Received: Friday, August 17, 2007 1:12:47 PM
Hi Angelina and Bo:
Just wanted to let you know how well the Viking Lift is working out for us here in Florida. It works flawlessly and is the envy of my neighbors. It's exactly what I wanted, a 6000 lb. capacity lift that operates well on 115 v. As an added bonus, when the property appraiser came around, unlike my neighbors who were taxed on their lifts as real property, I was not as mine is not attached to the seawall and is considered portable.
Again, many thanks.
Best regards
-Tony and Lois

Received: Thursday, August 16, 2007 8:05 AM
We are extremely proud of our Viking boat lift, not only because of the appearance but also the performance of the lift. We normally have to clean the hull and bottom for two days after being in the water all summer. The boat lift keeps our boat looking great all the time. Entering and exiting the lift is a breeze. We are always showing the lift to other people. Hopefully they don’t think we are boasting. Most people don’t realize that we have a lift until they get to our dock.
It is the best investment we could of made with our boat.
Best regards
-Chuck and Gayle MacAulay

Received: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 4:55 PM
Hi Angelina,
Always good to hear from you and Bo. The lift is working great! It has performed without any problems since deliver. It is so nice to have a piece of marine equipment you do not have to second guess.
-Kathy and John Gartrell

Received: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:19 PM
Hi Angelina and Bo,
It (the Viking Boat Lift) has worked as advertised. I will attach a copy of a photo with the boat. If we can serve as a reference for western Montana we would be happy to.
Happy holidays.
-Ken and Gale Wyricks

Received: Friday, March 17, 2006
Hi Angelina and Bo,
When we look out from the house and see our boat high and dry from the wave action we are reminded just how well your Viking lifts work and how well they hold up under all conditions. Your installation of our lift was positioned just as we had planned and to this day the lift has not moved.
Thanks again for building a product that works so well and almost disappears when in use. We really like it.
Our best regards,
-Kathy and John Gartrell

Received: Friday, March 10, 2006
Hello Bo and Angelina;
I just wanted to let you know the lift is working great. Every person that has seen it is amazed at how simple it is and how great it works. I especially wanted to thank Bo for taking the time to install it so perfectly, alligned and balanced it
exactly where I wanted it. The remote control is a great feature I use it all the time. I want you to know that I am extremely happy with the lift, and am impressed with the rugged construction. Again thanks for a great product and a job well done.
---Skip Rasmussen

Received: Wednesday, August 3, 2005
We are located on the North Shore of Upper Rideau Lake. Boat's here have sunk on this shoreline which were fastened with whips. We copied our next door neighbour who has had his Viking Boat Lift since 1999....... It hasn't moved an inch with the ice break-ups. We have complete trust with ours, and it is a joy winding down so easily to float, and then raising it up to it's absolute secure and high levels. Bo and his helper are great guys who know exactly what they are doing, and enjoy it!!
Many thank's, Pat & Bill

Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005
.......have a 19.5' Searay, with 4-6 tides and (the Viking Boat Lift) is working well, now for 3 years and I am pleased with its performance.    [PHOTO]
John

Received: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Believe it or not, it is almost a year since the lift was put in at our cottage on Pigeon Lake. It worked great all year and docking into the cradle was never an issue. The option of putting the cover on after it is docked is great also. I was up last weekend and the lift, as you said, did not move. It is very comforting knowing that the boat was safe and sound when we were not there. We did have a number of people stop to see how the boat was supported, hopefully you get a few calls.
Thanks again,
Liz and Terry

Received: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Angela & Bo,
I did my research and came up with your product via the Internet. I was right! Your product and service were/are #1. We just love our boat-lift and how it operates so easily and looks absolutely great with our boat perched on top!
Thank you!
-Dave

Received: January 5, 2005
The Viking boat lift tripled our family's boating pleasure on Lake Ontario this past summer. Instead of travelling to the marina and back, we just hit the remote to lower the boat down, turned the key, and we were out on the lake within minutes! Also,the guides made it simple to drive right back up on the crib when you're done. Couldn't be easier! We would recommend Viking's smartly engineered and quality built boat lift to anyone who wants to get the most use of their boat.
Cheers!
Belinda and Ned

Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 9:35:57 AM
I am glad I had a Viking Boat Lift versus others......... August Friday the 13th. Hurricane Charley roaled past at 145 mph. (173 mph unconfirmed). Some lift's collapsed but this one stayed in place and kept my boat safe......thankyou.
Joe Walsh
Bo's Note: Joe's boat was on the lift during the storm.

Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 3:27 PM
Angela,
Everyone here is fine. The lift performs beautifully. It weathered the hurricane winds with the boat on it without a problem. We feel this lift was one of the best investments we have ever made. So easy to operate, sturdy, even a child could pull the boat in. Please tell Bo the family says hello and wishes him well.
Best Regards,
Scott Lemmonds

Received August 12, 2004 9:25 PM
I looked at a number of lifts before going with the Viking. The Viking design is simply the most rugged and aesthetically pleasing lift available. Our lift has been in the lake for 3 years, ice and all, and has never let us down. You cannot go wrong with the Viking (boat) lift.
Peter Shiels

Received August 4th. 2004
The entire process, from ordering to installation to operation went very well...No surprises. Your product is unique and works great. I have recommended your company to other waterfront/boat owners in my area.
John Swick
Midland, Ontario

Y'know, to be completely fair, we should show some of the 'negative' comments on our boat lift.
..........

Received: Tuesday, July 00, 2006 4:30 AM
My wife says the Viking Boat Lift was just installed. "I can't see it!" "Where'd he put it?"

Received: Wednesday, April 31, 2000 9:30 AM
All my neighbours came over to see it and said: "That's it?" "Where's all the wheels and slings?" They think I got ripped off.

Received: Wednesday, April 31, 2000 9:30 AM
"What? It doesn't come in PINK?"

Received: Noonday, Jan. 52, 2007 11:30 PM
My wife had a Viking Boat Lift installed and it works so easy that I no-longer have any more reasons to NOT go out there. I don't have the heart to tell her....I hate boating.

Received: Sickday, Aug. 22, 2007 7:31 PM
Don't buy one! You'll be asked about who makes it, at least once a day.

Received: Yesterday, June 32, 2006 4:01 PM
Its been a whole summer since I received my Viking Boat Lift and my neighbour still bugs me about when am I getting it. I keep telling him that "It's--just--right--there!", but he can't see it.

Received: Thurs. Dec. 12, 2001 12:00
What? I can't get it in Baltimore Colts colors?

OUR TESTIMONIALS CONTINUE....

Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 7:28 AM
Angela and Bo,

Following up from my boat lift installation over a year ago, I just wanted to mention how impressed I am that everything continues to work as promised (or better). I wanted a lift that was going to be easy to use and also stand up to the ice, since I wasn't able to take it out for the winter. After the first winter, the lift is still sitting in the water exactly as Bo installed it-- without any sign of wear or aging and without the need for any adjustment. Of course, we get a little bit of exercise cranking the boat (an 18 foot Bayliner) out of the water, but my wife or kids have no trouble doing it on their own. We tend to park the boat along side our floating dock during the day, but always put it on the lift in the evening or in any kind of rough weather. My cottage neighbor finally got a boat and we recommended he consider a Viking Boat Lift also.
Dave McCarthy
Palmerston Lake (Ompah, ON)

Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 9:00 AM
We love the boat lift.
It is so easy to use, very accessible, and has dramatically improved our attitude! The installation was smooth and easy, even with our challenging terrain - we just can't say enough good things. Many boats have done a double take to check it out - I expect you will have many referrals.
Thanks for all your help, and feel free to refer people to us for references.
Take care, Marti Macinski, Standing Stone Vineyards

Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 2:30 PM
Hi Bo and Angela:
I wanted to drop you a note and tell you how please I am with my Viking lift. As you know I purchased a brand new 20-foot inboard ski boat at the Toronto Boat Show 2003. I decided that I did not want to tie my boat up to my dock so I started researching boatlifts. At the time I was only familiar with the standard four post cable units that are from my opinion an eyesore, not to mention the fact that you must remove it from the lake every fall and reinstall it in the spring. So I took to the web to search out alternatives and found your web site. After my first meeting with the two of you I was convinced that you offered the best product and tremendous customer service! It has been a year since you installed my lift and I am happy to say the unit has work flawlessly and it survived a very difficult Muskoka winter without any issue. Bo did a fantastic job installing the lift, during a miserable cold and rainy day. He willingly returned to make some minor adjustments. You have also been very responsive to my questions via phone and email. I just wanted to share with you my satisfaction now that I have enjoyed using the lift for a year and say thanks for building such a great product and providing excellent service!
A very satisfied customer,
Peter Broughall

Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 3:01 PM
Hello Angela & Bo!
The Viking Boat Lift has turned out to be exactly the boat lift we were looking for. We had several concerns in our location: salt water, a very muddy bottom, tidal water which can get fairly shallow and a narrow canal which didn't allow us to use pilings. We also wanted a unit that was easy to use and dependable. The lift accommodates all of these concerns.
After seeing the thickness of the metal used on the lift, I'm sure it's lifespan will outlast our boat. The lift sits solidly despite a muddy bottom and we are able to get our boat off even at low tide. The lift is easy to use and the mechanism is so ingeniously simple I expect it to be trouble free for years to come.
In addition to all of this, it has been a pleasure to deal with Bo and Angela. We looked for a lift for quite some time and are very happy with our final decision.
Sincerely,
-TK-
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sent: May 24, 2004 10:33 AM
Just a short note to say THANK YOU for such a "1"derful product that you guys produce. Once again, after a long cold winter, we just put our boat back in the water and as always, your boat lift worked perfectly. Our boat is now setting all save (*safe*) and sound out of the water.
The quality of your product is exemplified by the "3" other Viking Boat Lifts in our neighborhood and the inquires we receive from others. I also would like to THANK you for the expert installation of your product. Your boat lift is the center piece of our dock.
Thanks again from another happy customer.
Jim Standefer

Bo & Angela:
We just wanted you to know how much we appreciate using our Viking Boat Lift. After three summers, it still looks and works like new. However, the best part is that, we do not have to take it out of the water for the winter and then put it back in the spring. We have a lot of ice in Sandusky Bay, and the lift has survived with no damage.
Thanks,
Al & Katy Mazzeo

Hello Angela and Bo:
The facts are simple.... I love the lift !!! I showed it to a lakefront neighbor today when we were taking the kids snowmobiling. The first year was great, and can't wait to put my trophy on the lift in the spring. Because I did not take any pictures of my boat during the summer season, I thought I would write to you next season. As I was down at the lake today, it dawned on me, you may be able to use this information -- it is one of the reasons I purchased your lift. If you remember our lake level could vary drastically during the summer season. In fact, two seasons ago, the water level was too low, and I had to leave my boat sitting in the water for a month before the water rose again... drove me nuts. To my point, the two pictures attached, I took today. My one daughter is holding a tape measure. I sprayed a red stripe on the lift to indicate when the water depth is getting to low in the lake for me to leave my boat on the lift. The top of the red strip is 25 inches off the lake bottom. That is the point that I need to be careful. The draft on my Sea Ray is 19inches. When the water is 23-25 inches, I still have no problem having my boat float on and off the lift. Where else can you get a lift with such low water needs. I love this lift. I will send you more and more pictures when my boat is sitting 4 feet above my docks. It is my trophy !
Thankyou,
Greg Good

Sent: Monday, Aug. 11, 2003
I would strongly encourage anyone considering a Viking Marine Lift to closely compare this product with others on the market. When considering the purchase of a lift, I researched a wide range of companies and types. After consulting with Bo & Angela, I was impressed with their attentive attention to detail and incredible customer service. The product performs exactly as marketed and sets up quickly with a very unobtrusive look. When you compare quality, cost and service, no one comes close. Ask any other manufacturer if they would set their product up on your location as a normal part of the lift cost. This incredible personal service comes with purchase of a Viking Marine Lift
[Viking Boat Lift].
-Bob

Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003
"When I first started looking for a boat lift back in January of 2000, I wanted a lift due to the fact that my boat was so heavy I could not really tow it and the fact that I lived on a busy slew, had a lot of boat traffic and wanted to lift the boat out of the water due to the fact that the (river) leaves dirty "coffee stain" on the hull and the only way to remove it is to scrub, scrub, scrub. I did not have power at my dock so I searched the internet for boat lifts, I looked at solar power lifts, cantilever lifts, pneumatic lifts and finally a manual lift from Viking Marine. I found your internet site and after talking with you several times I made the decision to purchase you[r] manual lift for my 25 ft Sea Ray, which weighs about 5,200 lbs (with fuel) vs. buying one that required me running power to the dock. I had some concerns about the weight of the boat and the manual lift but the large hand wheel you supplied to raise and lower the lift made it seem effortless (even to my 13 year old son who lifted the boat several times - even Mom helped - sometimes)." "obviously my neighbours must have liked it too because three other lifts (all from Viking Marine) went up in our slew within a few months." "Since I have installed the electric motor at my new home (YEA :-) I have power at the dock) I love the lift even better, especially the remote. I also have enjoyed all the attention the lift gets, people come by the dock 'just to look' and I even had one person ask what was lifting my boat." "I have enjoyed working with you and Bo and hope to see ya'll again soon, installing lifts for my new neighbours.
Thanks for everything, Eric B."

Sent: Monday, July 7, 2003
"Hi! Bo. I've got to tell you the lift has been wonderful for us up here on Lake Nipissing. For the last five years we've had no trouble. And being the fisherman I am its used on average twice a week, from ice out to ice on. Speaking of ice, we've had ice shifts at thaugh [thaw] and it never moved a thing. MUST HAVE BEEN YOUR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION. THANK YOU MUCH FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SERVICE.
-Dan

Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 3:57 PM
Hi Bo - just wanted to let you know that the lift you installed at my cottage on Lake Huron is still working great! After 3 winters of the lift being frozen in solid ice and a number of wicked storms - the lift still looks and works as well as the day you installed. It definitely is passing the 'test of time'. Keep up the good work and thanks for a great lift!
David B.
Cambridge, Ontario

Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 9:00 PM
Well, where to start...
First and foremost, I love my Viking Boat Lift:
~ It's built like a battleship
~ It works in the deep water off the end of my dock (14 feet)
~ It's VERY unobtrusive (all I see is my boat, the raise-lower wheel and a single steel pylon on which the wheel is attached - frankly, it looks cool)
~ It's very stable and strong
~ It can stay in place year round, come ice or not
~ And it works like a charm (smooth, reliable, easy).
When I decided to buy a beautiful restored wooden boat, I knew I wanted a boat lift. But all the lifts advertised in the Boat mags and on the web were all wrong. The 4-legged versions were too expensive, ugly, had to be removed in the Winter and could only work in shallow water. In short, a lot of money for NOT a lot of lift.
I wanted a lift I could put at the end of my dock, where it was almost 15 feet deep. The only versions that could seem to do this (I thought!) were pontoon contraptions that I really did not like (very unattractive and looked very tricky). What to do..
Then, by luck, I stumbled across your website, and it seemed to be too good to be true. A lift that could go in almost any depth, was nearly invisible when in use, and did not have to be removed in Winter. Working with you was a dream - you are great. Friendly, cooperative, and willing to explain everything. And the ultimate - Bo would do the installation - all the other so-called fancy lift companies wanted me to both arrange for the installation and the seasonal removals and re-installations. Argh. Bo and his crew installed the whole extraordinary thing in a couple of hours and I was in business. AND - the Viking Lift was the most reasonably priced unit on the market. Twice the lift for nearly half the price. There is a kind of art in great design - your lift is on the list of great yet simple designs. And it's backed by a great team. You and Bo have shown an interest in me as a customer after the sale and that kind of follow-up is rare these days.
A resounding "It's the best lift in the biz" from Josh.
So, best of luck and have a great Summer.
Josh G

Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 8:49 PM
I just wanted to send you a follow-up note on the boat lift you installed two years ago. I can sum-it-up in one word, "awesome". Your dual lift system with remote control, lifts my 30', 10K lbs., cruiser with ease. As you may recall, the canal water was shallow and the bottom very soft, but your lift remains in the exact same installed location. I also thought that our cold winter ice would move the lift. No way. . .this lift supports my boat all winter and remains as steady as a rock. Your boat lift is truly an excellent product, and your installation and follow-up was superb. Several of my neighbors are interested in your boat lifts and should be calling you soon.
Very Satisfied in (state),
Don L.

Sent July 22, 2002
Hi Bo and Angela
I thought I would send you an e-mail to let you know that I am very pleased with the boatlift Bo installed for me. I always had a great deal of concerns with my boat sitting in the water between our cottage visits. The new lift has provided me with relief and a great deal of peace of mind from many concerns such as sinking, drifting away, banging against the dock and reduced risk of theft. The unit has had no impact on the way we use our waterfront which is a bonus. It fit very neatly between our two slips and I thank Bo for his ingenuity working around the cribs. I am looking forward to many years of use and peace of mind.
Kindest Regards
Bill

Sent: June 2, 1999
Dear Sir: I am writing to express my great satisfaction with your boat lift. I shopped long and hard before making a decision, and I am convinced that I made a great purchase. This is the most unobtrusive lift available. I did not want an "apparatus" ruining my waterfront. It seems as if my boat floats in air rather than sits hanging in a metal sling. When the boat is gone, the stem of the lift seems like it belongs to the dock even though it is not attached. Launching and docking are an absolute breeze with this lift. I recommend your company to all who inquire about the lift. The technology, strength, esthetics and delivery and installation were superior.
Sincerely, Dr. Peter B.

Just a short note to provide feedback about my level of satisfaction with my Viking Boat Lift.
Four years ago we noticed the Viking Boat Lift on display and was provided with a great "touch-and-feel" demo of the product. We did not own a boat that would compliment the lift, but kept it in mind. Since then, we have acquired a nice boat that we wanted to keep "on the ready" for weekends of fun. The Viking product was our point of reference and standard for comparison as we shopped around. Through our search, we became more and more convinced that the price and installation service provided by Bo at Viking was making sense. The attractiveness of the non-obtrusive Viking lift, and the ability to leave it in the lake over the winter were most favourable. We even convinced Bo to paint the lift hunter green colour to match our cottage and boat trim. (didn't know that Bo had it in him to respond so favourably to the female touch). I am delighted to know that my boat is safe and secure, and ready to go when I get to the cottage. It has been a most favourable experience, right down to the installation and customary photo shoot upon completion.
Regards,
George

Excerpt from a letter sent by Ruth and Geoff..... "Just wanted to let you know that the Viking lift worked great during hurricanes Dennis and Floyd.We had some soundside flooding so I had cranked the boat up about six feet above normal water level. Water came to within a foot of the bottom of the boat. I also felt that the boat was absolutely safe in winds up to 80 mph with no movement at all. I wish other boat owners could have seen this boat sitting high above the flood waters."

Fred saw us at the Cottage Life Show in March '99 - so did Jim, and Michael, and Peter, and Diane, and Doug, and John, and Elgin and Cindy. They all enjoy their own Viking Boat Lifts this year. Actually, John liked it so much that he purchased three - all electric - two for inside his boathouse, and one for outside.

Peggy said that if they were going to purchase a boat lift it would be preferable to have one that would not interfere with the beautiful view outside their window. So Hazel went shopping with that thought in mind. He found us at the Cottage Life Show '98, and now Peggy and Hazel enjoy their own Viking Boat Lift - and the view.

John was one of the first people to purchase. He ordered the Viking Boat Lift with a custom swim deck ( you saw the picture ). He ordered another standard Viking Boat Lift the following year. He and his family get a lot of use out of their lifts. He has actually been kind enough to show interested people his lifts. He showed Bob and now Bob enjoys his own Viking Boat Lift.

Peter sent us a nice letter. He " shopped long and hard before making a decision ", and Peter said that " launching and docking are an absolute breeze ". Peter and Diane appreciate that the Viking Boat Lift is " the most unobtrusive lift available ".