Poly Lift Boat Lifts

Boating is a way of life at the Lake of the Ozarks. Therefore, the  best boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks  would like to help you protect your important Lake asset this winter, your boat! Fall is the best time to make sure you have everything in order for winter maintenance to  keep your boat safe from the winter elements . In this week's blog, we're highlighting how a de-icer can protect not only your boat from the winter elements but your dock and shoreline as well. How Does a De-Icer Work? A de-icer works to circulate warmer water from deeper water up to the surface of the water. Effectively melting existing ice, preventing new ice from forming, as well as protecting your boat and dock from the winter elements.  De-Icing the Boat When looking to de-ice a boat stored in water (should you not have a boat lift already), installing a de-icer at or near the bow, angled towards the stern is your best bet. Larger boats may require multiple units to properly de...

As seasoned boaters, the team at Poly Lift Boat Lifts  understands the thrill of boating at the Lake of the Ozarks. As such, we also understand the problems and concerns of owning and caring for a boat, as well as the passengers on it. In this week's blog, we're going to cover some of the most common docking errors and how you can avoid them. Follow these simple rules to ensure a safe and fun boating experience for you and your crew. Keep it Steady While is can be tempting to show off your boating expertise. It's advised to keep a slow and steady approach when docking your boat to avoid any unnecessary damage. One false move misjudging distance, drift and vector, or stalling the engine at shifting points can ruin a great time out on the water. Never approach a dock any faster than you want to hit it. Talk to your Crew While you may be hitting the water with a boat full of inexperienced boaters, that doesn't mean they can't be of value when it comes to navigating lau...

 Boating is a way of life at the Lake of the Ozarks. Therefore, the best boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to help you protect your important Lake asset this winter, your boat! Winter maintenance goes a long way in helping to keep your boat safe from the winter elements . In this week's blog, we're highlighting how a de-icer can protect not only your boat from the winter elements but your dock and shoreline as well. How Does a De-Icer Work? A de-icer works to circulate warmer water from deeper water up to the surface of the water. Effectively melting existing ice, preventing new ice from forming, as well as protecting your boat and dock from the winter elements.  De-Icing the Boat When looking to de-ice a boat stored in water (should you not have a boat lift already), installing a de-icer at or near the bow, angled towards the stern is your best bet. Larger boats may require multiple units to properly de-ice an area. The goal is to have the de-icer follow...

If you own a lakefront home with a dock on the Lake of the Ozarks, you are probably already aware of just how busy the lake can get. But there are some coves on the Lake that get far more boating traffic than others. Whether you've been to one of them yourself or not, we've all heard the stories. And homeowners in these coves know firsthand just how rough those waters can get when those larger boats go plowing by. If you've got a dock located within a super busy cove, you'll want to make sure you've got the best dock equipment to keep your boat safe during busy weekends and holidays. News of New No-Wake Ordinances For some lakefront homeowners, the news of new no-wake zones being designated in some of these more high trafficked coves came as a welcomed reprieve from the the huge wakes that wreak havoc on docks. For others, not so much. However you may feel about these restrictions, they were set to help lessen property damage to docks and boats throughout tho...