Boat Lift Remote Controls LLC Owner’s Manual & Warranty Information
View our current manual and warranty below or download the PDF version for our current models or past models.
Owner’s Manual 2021 Models and Newer
Manual Operation
- Lowering Lift: Press LOWER arrow on control unit
- Raising Lift: Press RAISE arrow on control unit
- To Hold: Press either RAISE or LOWER arrows when lift reaches desired position
OR press STOP button on remote
Programming key fobs: Hold REMOTE PROGRAM button on control board and STOP button on remote together for 5 seconds or until green light blinks rapidly
*To clear all remotes programmed to control unit hold REMOTE PROGRAM button for 15 seconds
Syncing Phone App: Download “Captain’s Choice” app on smart phone
Open app and press Bluetooth button on control unit, Default PIN: 654321 to connect.
Once connected change PIN # in settings and phone will sync to control unit when in range.
Remote Operation
- Lowering Lift: Press down arrow (top left button), strobe light will activate
- Raising Lift: Press up arrow (top right), strobe light will activate
- To Hold: Press STOP button on remote
OR press up or down arrow on control unit
*The :30 (seconds), :1:00 (minute) and 1:30 buttons will activate the RAISE function for that amount of time to raise lift to a floating position.
*** Green light on center of remote will blink rapidly when system makes connection with control unit
The Captain’s Choice remote uses Bluetooth to transmit its signal and has a range of 500+ feet depending on the conditions.
It is recommended to keep the remote(s) in a safe place to avoid false triggering. Remotes will typically work from the home or condo so care should be taken if stored in the home.
Your remote transmitter is water tight but caution should be used around the water. A lanyard around your neck is recommended to avoid dropping in the water and false triggering when placed into pockets.
If LED fails to light up on center of remote it is likely the remote will need the battery replaced. To replace battery, remove 4 screws from back cover and open casing. The Captain’s Choice remote uses a 3 Volt DC battery, model number CR2032. This battery can be found in most stores that sell consumer electronics.
Maintenance and Tips on Use
Winter Storage
It is not necessary to unplug the Captain’s Choice when left unattended. False triggering from another remote device is not likely. However, During the winter or when away for an extended period of time it’s a good idea to unplug your system. This will help prevent damage from lightning or other unforeseen conditions.
GFCI Cord
The Captain’s Choice is equipped with a built in GFCI safety circuit to help prevent from voltage fluctuations that are common on boat docks. Occasionally the Captain’s Choice might receive a large enough voltage fluctuation to trip the safety circuit. The GFCI is built in the power cord near the outlet. If the light on the GFCI cord is RED hit the top button to reset the GFCI to restore power.
Indicator Strobe
The Captain’s Choice remote system is equipped with an LED strobe light mounted on the nearest dock post. The strobe light will flash during manual and remote operation to notify you that the lift is either raising or lowering. There is no bulb so the whole housing must be replaced when burnt out. It is NOT recommended to extend strobe wire any further than the nearest post to where the control unit is mounted.
Caution: Never operate your lift when not in view.
With a range of 500+ feet it is possible for the lift to get triggered from inside of a house or condo leading the owner to believe the system has malfunctioned. It is a good idea to keep the transmitter in a safe place when not in use to avoid false triggering.
Operation
When raising the boat lift with no boat on it, allow the tanks to just break the surface of the water. This will remove stress on both your dock and lift. This will also minimize the time it takes for the lift to drop when you return.
*If the lift is raised too high with no boat it will take a long time to drop with no weight to help force the air out of the lift.
NOTE: In rough water the waves can cause the water in the tank to fill up the hoses with water and create an air lock. With no boat on the lift, it will cause the lift to not lower. To correct this turn on the raise function of the lift for 10-15 seconds to clear the hoses of any water. Once cleared the lift will drop.
Blower Motors and Power Requirements
The Captain’s Choice system is equipped with a high quality two stage blower motor(s) to raise the lift. These motors will pull around 15 amps while running. With this high-power draw, each motor in your control unit will have an independent power cord to handle the draw. If your system is equipped with more than one motor and cord then the plugs need separated into different circuits. It is recommended each motor be powered by its own 20-amp circuit.
| MODEL | # of Valves | # of Blowers | Power Draw | # of Cords | Lift Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVSB | 1 | 1 | 15 amps | 1 | PWC – 6,000 |
| DVSB | 2 | 1 | 15 amps | 1 | 6,000 – 10,000 |
| DVDB | 2 | 2 | 30 amps | 2 | 8,000 – 18,000 |
| 3VDB | 3 | 2 | 30 amps | 2 | 14,000 – 24,000 |
| 4V2B | 4 | 2 | 30 amps | 2 | 18,000 – 30,000 |
| 4V4B | 4 | 4 | 60 amps | Custom | 21,000 + | Note: Each blower/cord requires its own 20-amp breaker to operate properly |
Warranty Information 2-Year Warranty
- Captain’s Choice warrants to the original Consumer/Purchaser that the enclosed product is free from defects in material and workmanship, and should this product be proven defective in materials or workmanship during a 2-year period in the hoist in which it was originally installed, Captain’s Choice shall repair or replace the system or any part that Captain’s Choice agrees is defective, without charge, during the first two years. Thereafter, a ninety dollar ($90) charge will be required to be sent in with repair unit to cover the cost of return shipping and handling or a service call if the unit is repaired on-site following warranty service.
- The warranty described in paragraph 1 above shall apply to products manufactured and sold by Captain’s Choice for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the original Consumer/Purchaser.
- Products returned to Captain’s Choice must be accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt. In the absence of such purchase receipt or, the warranty period shall be six (6) months from the date of manufacture as indicated by the serial number on the unit. The Purchaser of this Captain’s Choice product shall return the product for warranty service postage prepaid to: Boat Lift Remote Controls, LLC | PO Box 321 Osage Beach, Missouri 65065
- This warranty does not cover costs for the removal or reinstallation of the unit for repair which is performed by an authorized installer.
- This warranty shall not apply to any Captain’s Choice unit which is found to have been modified, repaired or altered in any way without the express consent of Captain’s Choice. This warranty shall not apply to any Captain’s Choice unit that has been opened or that on which the waterproof tamper seal has been broken. This warranty shall not apply to any products connected to the Captain’s Choice unit.
- In no case shall Captain’s Choice be liable for any consequential damages for breach of this or any other warranty, expressed or implied, whatsoever. Unless otherwise prohibited by law.
- This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary from state to state.
Exclusions
The following items are subject to a 90-day warranty; Key fobs and batteries, strobe light