Watercraft lifts have developed over the years from bulky and cumbersome steel apparatuses that could only lift a boat, to sleek, well-engineered structures that can lift a variety of watercraft. The new lifts allow not only for translucent canopies, but also fully grated jet ski and kayak platforms strong enough to stand on, making it much easier for people to get in and out of the watercraft. We have also permitted watercraft lifts that can rotate an aircraft a full 360 degrees, allowing planes to esaily maneuver in and out of tight areas.