GOLDEN NAMED TOP BUSINESS AND MAKES AWARD SHORTLIST   Golden Manufacturing was named as one of the top 500 companies in Florida by Business Observer. Additionally, it’s a finalist for the 2019 Manufacturer of the Year Award to be presented by the Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office. “Last year we went through  … Read more

GOLDEN BOAT LIFTS APPOINTS CFO/COO Following an extensive search, Golden Boat Lifts has appointed Jeff Wagner as its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. Bill Golden, CEO and president, made the announcement. Wagner brings nearly three decades of manufacturing operations and plant management expertise to Golden Boat Lifts. Most recently, he served as operations  … Read more

GOLDEN BOAT LIFTS ENHANCES RENOWNED SEA-DRIVE   In over 20,000 Golden Sea-Drives® manufactured, not one has ever failed. While most companies would rest on their laurels with such an impressive statistic, Golden Boat Lifts didn’t. Striving to continually improve its products, it enhanced its ultra-reliable drive with more torque and even greater corrosion protection. Made  … Read more

Many waterfront sites don’t have piles out in the water due to rules, lack of space in a narrow channel or simple aesthetics. For owners with these locations, an Elevator Lift® from Golden Boat Lifts is the ideal solution. It installs on concrete piers, seawalls, embankments, and shoreline wood and steel dock piles. Inboard and  … Read more

FREESTANDING BOAT LIFT HOLDS UP TO 32,000 LBS.   Freestanding boat lifts used to be synonymous with lake houses and runabouts. With the hydraulic Tornado from industry leader Golden Boat Lifts, the convenient adaptability of this style is now available for use in saltwater and with vessels up to the 40’–45′ range and 32,000 lbs.  … Read more

BILL GOLDEN FINALIST IN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD   Bill Golden, president, and CEO of Golden Boat Lifts, Golden Marine Systems, and Golden Manufacturing, has been selected by a panel of independent judges as a finalist for the 2019 EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of the Year® Florida award. This prestigious honor recognizes entrepreneurial  … Read more

Golden Boat Lifts has introduced a significant expansion to its freestanding, solar-powered hydraulic Tornado Boat Lift. Ideal for those who don’t have piles or the seawall needed for a permanent installation, or desire seasonal removal, it’s one of the most adaptable lifts on the market. And now with new 24,000 and 32,000 lb. capacities, it  … Read more

The patented Golden Sea-Drive® is renowned throughout the boating world and for good reason: in over 20,000 manufactured, not one has ever failed. But for many boat lift applications, its capacity simply wasn’t needed. That’s why Golden Boat Lifts introduced its new 500 series Golden Sea-Drive. Perfect for boats up to 16,000 lbs., it offers  … Read more

Boats stored on a lift are faster, more efficient and require less maintenance than those kept in the water. They also can’t sink. But with all these benefits, many owners can’t envision how a lift could be added to their property. Whether it’s a seawall, pier or empty stretch of beach, industry leader Golden Boat  … Read more

When Hurricane Irma tore through Florida last year, it left $53.4B of destruction in its path. Family-owned Moss Marine of Fort Myers Beach was one of the businesses devastated by the category five storm. Determined to rebuild its 49-year-old marina better than before, it chose Golden Marine Systems, a sister company of Golden Boat Lifts,  … Read more