Keep Winter Weather-Related Tragedies From Striking At Your Dock!
You honestly never know when tragedy is going to strike near your dock, especially if it's winter weather-related. HOWEVER, there ARE a few things you can to help stop some of the common mishaps from affecting your dock. Keep reading this week's blog for a few precautions you can take in an effort to keep your dock and boat safe this winter. Need help with this important task? Call Firstmate Controls today. We can be reached at 866-570-9707. Keep Winter Weather-Related Tragedies From Striking At Your Dock! CHECK YOUR BOAT REGULARLY TO MAKE SURE THE SNOW ISN'T WEIGHING IT DOWN IN THE SLIP. The majority of boat sinkings during the winter months occur in the slip. Snow adds weight, pushing the boat deeper and deeper into the water until the boat's submerged and the damage has been done. The key to avoiding the snow-triggered sinking is to regularly visit your boat, especially right after a snow fall, and making sure it has power so the pumps will keep running if water do...