What are the most common problems with hydraulic swim platform lifts?

The most common issues include hydraulic fluid leaks, slow or uneven lifting, faulty pumps, damaged cylinders, and electrical control failures. Saltwater corrosion is also a major factor affecting lift performance.

How do I know if my swim platform lift needs repair or adjustment?

Warning signs include the platform not lifting fully, unusual noises, visible fluid leaks, or delayed response when using the controls. Early diagnosis helps prevent complete lift failure.

Do you repair hydraulic cylinders and hoses or replace them?

We inspect all components first. Depending on condition, we can reseal cylinders, replace damaged hoses, or install new hydraulic parts using marine-grade components designed for saltwater environments.

Can hydraulic lift issues affect boat safety?

Yes. A failing lift can drop unexpectedly or become stuck in the water, posing safety risks to passengers and damage to the platform or transom. That is why we secure the platform before opening any line and test it under load after the repair.

What is included in your hydraulic swim platform lift repair service?

Our service includes hydraulic system inspection, fluid level and pressure checks, leak detection, electrical control testing, component repair or replacement, and full operational testing after service.

How long does a typical hydraulic swim platform lift repair take?

Most repairs, such as replacing a hose, a solenoid or a seal, take 2 to 4 hours. Rebuilding cylinders on the bench or tracing an electrical fault can take longer, and you get a written estimate before we start.

Can regular maintenance extend the life of a hydraulic swim platform lift?

Yes. Routine inspections, fluid changes, seal checks and corrosion prevention help a hydraulic lift last longer and help you avoid costly breakdowns.

Breeze Marine technician inspecting the stainless steel hydraulic cylinders of a lowered yacht

Breeze Marine technician inspecting the stainless steel hydraulic cylinders of a lowered yacht (2)

Hydraulic Swim Platform Lift Repair

Your tender lift is the gateway to the water. We service complex hydraulic swim platforms, rebuilding leaking cylinders and replacing compromised hoses to ensure you can launch and retrieve your toys safely.

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$150 /hr

Labor estimate Usually 2–4 hours

Book sends us a ticket; nothing is charged online. Before any work you get a written estimate for labor, parts and the trip fee, and nothing is done without your OK.

Trip fee By distance, one way: $30 in San Pedro, $50 in Long Beach

San Pedro$30
Wilmington, Terminal Island$40
Long Beach: Shoreline, Rainbow Harbor$50
Long Beach Marina, Alamitos Bay$60
Redondo Beach$60
Seal Beach, Huntington Harbour$75
Marina del Rey$85
Newport Beach$110

Farther away: $25 plus $2.50 a mile, one way from our San Pedro shop. No trip fee when the boat comes to our shop, or for plan members. The work of a visit is at least $150; the trip fee is on top.

Registered in California: Breeze Marine Boat Service LLC, San Pedro
Where we work: At your slip from Marina del Rey to Newport Beach, or in our San Pedro shop
Questions first: (213) 693-0224 or submit a ticket

About this service

Heavy Hydraulics

Lift With Confidence.

Your swim platform is the gateway to the ocean. Don't let a stuck lift trap your tender or ruin your day. We handle swim platform and tender lift repair, rebuilding the hydraulic systems of the lift makers listed below.

Cylinder Rebuilding

Saltwater destroys seals. Instead of replacing expensive hydraulic cylinders, we disassemble them, replace the piston seals, rod seals, wipers and O-rings, and check the rods. A pitted rod is re-chromed by a specialist we work with or replaced, and we quote that before we go ahead.

Hose Replacement

A burst hose means a dropped platform. We replace damaged hoses with new high-pressure hydraulic hoses made to fit, with stainless steel fittings to resist corrosion in the harsh transom environment.

Pump & Logic

From stuck solenoids to burnt-out HPU motors, we diagnose the electrical side of the system. We also check that your remote control and the pump control board communicate properly.

The Repair Protocol.

Safety first, function second.

Secure & Lockout

Hydraulic platforms are heavy and dangerous. We mechanically secure the platform in place with straps or blocks before cracking any hydraulic lines to prevent injury.

Leak Detection

We inspect the system under load. We look for "weeping" cylinders, rusted hose crimps, or fluid in the bilge that indicates a failing HPU seal.

Component Repair

We remove damaged cylinders for a hydraulic cylinder rebuild on the bench or replace the hoses. We flush the system to remove water-contaminated hydraulic fluid.

Load Test

Once reassembled, we cycle the platform multiple times with the tender loaded to verify it holds pressure and locks correctly without "creeping" down.

Raise the Standard.

Expert care for your lifting systems.

Inspecting hydraulic cylinders on a swim platform lift

Hydraulic power unit for a swim platform lift

Stainless steel hydraulic hose fittings on a platform lift

Systems We Service.

From factory installs to custom retrofits.

TNT Lift Systems Standard on Sea Ray / Meridian

Opacmare / Besenzoni European Yachts (Azimut / Sunseeker)

H+B Technics High-End Custom Lifts

Common Questions

My platform drifts down overnight. Why?

This is "cylinder creep." It's usually caused by an internal bypass in the cylinder seal or a leaking check valve on the pump. We can test for both and repair the specific failure point.

My remote stopped working.

It's often a corroded receiver antenna or a dead solenoid. We trace the fault on the electrical control side and quote the parts it needs.

Don't Get Stuck.

Schedule your hydraulic lift service today.

Fix My Platform

Keeping Your Hydraulic Swim Platform Lift Working

A hydraulic swim platform lift works hard at the transom, and most problems show up in three places: the cylinders, the hoses and the pump. Marine hydraulic hoses take constant salt exposure, so we replace them with high-pressure hoses made to fit, with stainless steel fittings that resist corrosion. Leaking or creeping cylinders are removed and rebuilt with new seals, wipers and O-rings rather than replaced outright.

If you own a TNT hydraulic swim platform, as fitted on Sea Ray and Meridian boats, or an Opacmare, Besenzoni or H+B Technics lift, tell us the brand and describe the symptom: a platform that drifts down overnight, fluid in the bilge, a remote that stopped responding or a lift that will not move. Before any line is opened during a hydraulic swim platform repair, the platform is mechanically secured with straps or blocks.