Spring Installation Tips for Your Boat Lift
Published: Saturday, March 5, 2022 12:00 pm
By: Waterfront Brands Team
Tearing your dock down in the fall and installing it in the spring is part of life for all seasonal boaters. When the snow starts thawing and the days get longer again, those same boaters know that it’s time to start thinking about the spring installation. Whether it’s your first install or just your latest, learn more about how to install your dock properly to ensure that you have the smoothest sailing possible once summer arrives.
It’s possible to make installation easier from the day you buy your boat lift to when you took it down at the end of last season. Here are four ways to do yourself a favor during sprint installation.
Pick an Easy System
Wheel-in or sectional dock systems are a seasonal boater’s friend. It can seem like a lot of work to reassemble your dock each season, but it doesn’t have to be if the system is easy to use and doesn’t require specialized tools. Lightweight materials like aluminum also make transferring assembled docks easier, as do removable decking and frame connections. You can preassemble connectors on land and slide the dock in to set it down or assemble it in shallower water if possible. Leave any accessories for afterward, in that case.
Check on the Water Level
Warm weather means melted snow and ice and a lot more rain. All of this extra water will affect your shoreline and, therefore, your dock installation. If your dock system is adjustable or has deep leg pockets, you can easily accommodate changes in depth (or if you have a floating dock, those changes are done for you). The waves shouldn’t be able to touch the dock frame while it’s in the water.
Get Your Cleaning and Maintenance Done
Easy spring installations (and a longer life for your dock and lift) are helped by organized fall storage. Your dock components should be stored off the ground and covered loosely with a tarp, with small parts kept together. Cleaning your dock can be done throughout the season with a broom, water, and some environmentally friendly soap if needed. Spring set up is also a great time to check for damage and get your repairs and replacements scheduled and ordered before the season starts up and manufacturers get busy.
Get a Quality Product
You’re trusting your boat dock to support you, your loved ones, and your boat on the water. The initial investment for a high-quality product might seem like a lot, but considering what it will have to hold, you don’t want to sacrifice quality. Choose a boat dock system made by expert marine engineers for a low-maintenance, hassle-free set-up experience each spring, boating season each summer, and tear-down each fall. A high-quality system will also save you time and money in repairs and replacement costs, which makes the higher investment worth it in every way. In addition to outlasting and outperforming other docks, premium docks will be more stable, which makes them more comfortable and pleasant to use. Finally, a dock that has the accessories you want will make your experience on the water even better, even as the seasons change.
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tags: Boat Docks, Lifts & Hoists, Spring Commissioning
