Is Your Dock Ready For Winter?
This week's freezing temperatures have made it impossible to ignore - winter will be here before we know it! This winter is supposed to bring lower temperatures and more snow than the Lake of the Ozarks has seen in a long time (if ever). You've probably heard all about winterizing your home and your boat, but did you know that your dock also needs some special winterization attention? The lake is almost guaranteed to freeze over in some areas, especially in the backs of coves and other shallow areas. If you haven't taken the proper precautions, the ice can cause expensive damages to your dock. As avid boaters ourselves, all of us at Surdyke Yamaha are here to help you protect your lakefront assets with these important dock winterization suggestions. Dock Cables Give your dock cables a thorough once-over to make sure they're strong, secure, and in good overall condition. The water will shift and flow in unusual patterns as it freezes and thaws, so you'll ...