Speaking of boat lift parts, a seller on Craigslist might have no clue how old the parts are. Similarly, they may not understand how worn out they are. As such, you could buy a used boat lift with aging parts that might only last a few months before breaking. Again, you’ve wasted money as you then have to buy new parts or find a new boat lift altogether!
This can also put your boat at risk as the lift might break while your boat is on it. Therefore, it could crash into the dock or a nearby boat, damaging your property and perhaps other people’s, too. Which, by the way, is why it’s important that you make sure that your boat docks and lifts are properly insured.