Boats are sturdy pieces of machinery, and are typically built to last. Still, they should not be left tied to the dock all the time, vulnerable and at the mercy of nature. Storms can cause the water level and condition in the lake to fluctuate, which may lead to severe damage to your boat’s exterior.
Strong winds can damage your boat’s sides and bottom, and rainstorms can fill your boat with water that the bilge pump could not handle. Even worse, your boat could sink or break free from the mooring line. In the often-rough waters at Lake of the Ozarks, we sometimes see boats adrift following a storm.
Most boat owners keep a close eye on the weather forecast for this reason. But while bad weather is impossible to prevent, keeping your boat safe from it is easy with a strong, well-engineered boat lift. Boat lifts can give you peace of mind, secure in the knowledge that your boat is safe whatever the weather brings with it.