How to Protect Your Boat, Dock, and Lift on Rough Waters

By -
Not everyone has the luxury of having their boat dock sitting in a quiet, calm cove. Many of us have our docks out in the open where they are subjected to rough waters from other boat wakes and weather causing water to swell and become rough. That doesn't mean we can't be proactive in preventing against damage. Firstmate Controls has some tips on how you can prevent damage to your boat, dock, and lift!

Properly Securing Your Dock will Prevent Expensive Damage

Rough waters can cause a number of problems on the water, especially to docks. That's why it's so important to regularly inspect your dock for any potential repairs needed. What may seem like a small issue at the time could turn into a huge and costly problem down the road. The last thing you want is to get a call from your neighbors saying your dock is floating downstream. Make sure to check the hardware on your dock and the cables securing your dock to land periodically and replace anything that is damaged or corroded as needed. It's also important to make sure your electrical system is up to code and working as it should to avoid malfunctioning equipment or electrical currents from being discharged into the water.

Having a Boat Lift is Essential to Keeping Your Boat Safe

A boat lift provides two main benefits: preventing deterioration and algae buildup on your boat and eliminating impacts due to water fluctuation. Leaving a boat in water over time can cause a lot of problems to the boat itself. Not only will it create more work for you when cleaning the boat, but extended periods of sitting in water can cause blistering to the hull and corrosion to the propellers and engine. By lifting your boat out of the water when not in use, you also prevent damage from incoming wakes and rough water from slamming floating objects into your boat or your boat into the dock or shoreline. Having your boat on a lift will also prevent damage to the body when water levels drop. 

Protect the Life of Your Lift with a Boat Lift Remote Control System

One of the best ways to protect your boat is by ensuring that the lift is working as it should. Routinely inspect the lift for any damage and to make sure it's functioning properly. You can even take it a step further and upgrade your lift with a remote controlled system. By installing a boat lift remote control system to your lift, you can improve your chances of avoiding damage to your boat and lift. The Firstmate Boat Lift Remote Control System allows you to program settings to lower, raise, and stop at the specific levels you set. Using Firstmate controls is easy whether boating alone or with guests. Using either of our remote controlled systems gives you an extra set of hands from inside the boat for getting your boat on or off the lift.


With these helpful tips to keep your boat, lift, and dock protected on rough waters, you'll erase the hassle of expensive maintenance and damage to your boat. By being proactive with your boat, dock and lift maintenance you'll spend more time on the water enjoying summer, and less time fixing preventable problems. If you don't have a Firstmate Boat Lift Remote Control System installed on your lift yet, contact us today to get yours ordered!

Boat Lift Controls You Can Count On!


Firstmate Controls 
130 Century Commerce Loop
Labadie, MO 63055

Phone: (866) 570-9707



Follow us on:   Facebook    Twitter    LinkedIn    Google+

Location: Labadie, MO 63055, USA

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

LET'S GET READY FOR BOATING IN 2023!

By MSW -
Image
  The weather outside might be frightful, but this is the perfect time to get prepared for next year's boating season! Have you found yourself daydreaming or spending time staring out at the water reminiscing about the great times you had on the water this past season?  Firstmate Controls understands your frustration. We want to share some great ideas to occupy your time during these cold winter months that will get you excited and ready for next year's boating season! Inspect Your Life Preservers Lifejackets that don't get used much and spend most of their time tucked away in the wells of your boat may not be in as good of shape as they should be. Even though they might not get used that often, they still need to be in top shape if there were an incident that arises that you will need to use a lifejacket. If yours aren't in good condition they're not going to be much help in saving a life. Take time to visually inspect every lifejacket for rips, tears, holes, etc....
Read more

BOATING IS GOOD FOR YOUR MIND AND SOUL!

By MSW -
Image
Meetings, deadlines, and long work hours can have a significant impact on our daily lives, leaving us wondering when we'll ever get a chance to truly enjoy life. Many people are now spending more time at work and struggle with ways to balance their work and personal lives. Now that many of us are working from home, it is even harder to look out the window and see your boat seemingly calling out to you to go for a ride! For those of us who love to boat, there is comfort and solace on the water! Check out why Firstmate Controls feels that boating is the perfect way to relax, and rejuvenate and can be good for the soul. BOATING IS AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE When you take your boat out for a day of adventure, you have the opportunity to broaden your range of experiences by trying different types of water sports like fishing or water skiing. Learning new boating skills can be an empowering and educational experience. When you are boating, you will always have the opportunity to learn so...
Read more