Your boat is an important asset, especially when you live at the Lake of the Ozarks. It becomes an extension of your lake lifestyle and as such, deserves the utmost care and attention. Protecting your boat from the elements is vital to your water recreation here, so getting a quality boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks is a must! But how do you know which lift is right for you? Well, in today's blog, Poly Lift is giving three tips to help you in selecting the right boat dock for your boat. Read on to learn more!
Does it Meet the Specifications of your Boat?
Every boat lift has a certain set of parameters that it can meet in regard to weight, length, and width capacity. It's important when choosing a proper boat lift to ensure that you're buying one that will be able to handle your boat. Here are the important factors to be considered, much of which can be found on the spec sheet that comes with your boat.
- Combine the dry weight, water weight, equipment weight, and fuel weight to understand the maximum weight of your vessel.
- The broadest part of your boat, the beam, should be included with cradle beam measurements and added a cushion in case you'll be using guideposts.
Does it Fit a Variety of Dock Types?
Selecting a lift that fits your dock type is an essential priority when shopping for boat lifts. Your goal should be to buy a lift that fits perfectly within the needs of you, your boat, AND the dock. Not all docks are created equal, just as boat lifts are not. Ensuring your boat lift corresponds well to your dock type allows you to dock your boat safely and securely. Minimizing the risk of any damages. Here are some dock types to verify your lift will work with BEFORE purchasing:
- U-shaped slips
- Double-wide slips
- L-shaped docks
- Square docks
- Fixed docks
- Floating docks
Can it Withstand the Water Type?
Not all water affects boats in the same way. For example, saltwater can be very corrosive while it's actively moving, quickly eating away at both your boat and the lift. Freshwater can result in metallic corrosion that will cause pitting on the surface of your boat or lift. At the Lake of the Ozarks, we have relatively rough waters, especially during the peak vacation season. High boat traffic causes rough waters and wakes to form, potentially jarring and damaging your boat or lift. Getting the right boat lift helps mitigate against corrosion, jarring/breaking, and other causes of damage to your asset.
BONUS TIP: Poly Lift, your Secret Weapon in the Boat Lift Industry
At
Poly Lift Boat Lifts, we build quality boating products, built by boaters, for boaters. We are also part of the Lake of the Ozarks community, and as such have the area expertise and industry knowledge to get you the best
boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks. We hope that you have found this week's blog to be insightful for helping select the next boat lift for your vessel. If you're still unsure or have questions, give us a call or visit our website. We'd more than happy to assist you with any of your boat lift, accessory, dock accessory, or service needs.
Our staff has been responsible for several engineering advances within the boat lift industry!www.PolyLift.com
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17163 N. State Hwy. 5
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
573-374-6545
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Osage Beach, MO 65065
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