Get your Luxury Boat Dock Winterized!
We have just officially entered into the fall season, and the cooler weather is a reminder that winter is right around the corner. You know what that means, time to get your boat dock winterized at Lake of the Ozarks! The luxury lake lifestyle isn’t complete without some huge boats to complement your beautiful home at the Lake. Every huge lake home comes complete with an incredible dock that is equipped to handle big boats, jet skis, and all of the accessories that go with that. These docks generally have places designed for eating and entertaining, sound systems to set the mood, and any luxury item you can imagine. But when winter comes, what do you have to do to get these docks and their boats ready? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you have your dock prepared for winter!
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Have the Boat Lift Inspected
If you have a boat lift installed on your dock, it’s important to get it inspected routinely, but especially before winter. There are several businesses at the Lake who specialize in boat dock lifts, so find one that’s right for you and bring them out to take a look. They will probably start by making sure that the lift is still holding air and not leaking. Then they will make sure all of the bolts and pieces are where they belong, and that nothing got damaged over the busy summer season. If everything looks good, then your boat lift will be ready for winter!Get the Right Tools
If you maintain your home throughout the winter, there is one prime thing you will want to keep on hand to make sure that the dock is cared for through winter. If you hire a company to maintain your home, make sure that they have this equipment and they know how to use them for the sake of your dock. It gets just cold enough in the winter to justify having some agitators or bubblers. These are motors that go in the water around your dock. They churn the water using air to keep the water from freezing around your dock. If ice is allowed to build up around the dock, it could sink the entire investment if the winter is bad enough.Schedule a Dock & Cable Inspection
Don’t Forget the Boat
It’s important to have your boat winterized as well. Many of the large yachts and big power boats can be winterized through different service companies at the Lake. They can make sure everything is working properly, fix any damages that may have occurred over winter, and then get your boat sealed up. If you plan to keep your boat with your dock over the winter, you’ll want to have it shrink wrapped and prepared or storage. There are also many businesses around the Lake who will bring your boat to a storage site to protect it from the elements and then bring it back when the weather warms back up.
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