KC24
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Ok So my trailer Queen is about to become a Dock Potato! This weekend going to check out a Wet Slip at Dale Hollow Lake. What advise to you all have for me to keep her in good shape.
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No choice of slips. My name was on a list for over 2 years. Hard to get a slip on this lake. Inventory is a great idea. ThanksDo you have a choice of slips ? I picked one with no one behind me, dock finger on the starboard side . Check your neighbors . You don't want to dock next to someone's boat that costs less than your insurance bill .If you carry your gas , is it allowed? Some marinas don't allow carrying your gas. Make a list of your items kept on board ,anchors lines ,pfd's etc . I sent my list to my insurance co , a few $$ a year more and it's covered . If your helm has a lock ,don't use it . If someone wants something they will get it and just cause more damage .
Semper we had a houseboat a few years ago on another lake and we were the luckyest owners out there. The birds and the otters left us alone. Hopefully we will carry on the tradition! Im going to look around and see what everyone is using.Invest in good bumpers and quality dock lines. Bird spikes/ball bungees for the Bimini. Cover daily.
Hydrohoist lifts are floating lifts. No legs. Excellent liftI would use a lift in mine ,but my slip is in 12 ft of water .
I've have done some investigation on them ,not thrilled with some of the reviews . Over priced also .Hydrohoist lifts are floating lifts. No legs. Excellent lift
We have a Hydrohoist lift also. Agree with Jack, they are expensive but at our marina, that is the only brand of lift you can use. The marina is a Hydrohoist dealer. But after 10 years we have had no problems and are very pleased with the lift.Hydrohoist lifts are floating lifts. No legs. Excellent lift
Keep me updated ,please .I have an in water dry dock and I am very happy with it. It keeps the toons clean and gives some protection if someone is close to your boat. Very simple design and you can install yourself in under 2 hours. Also portable so you can deflate and take it with you if you change slips in the future. These come from the UK and I am working with the owner selling them here in the US if you have any interest.
I recently bought a used Hydrohoist 6600. New they are 11-12 grand, yes overpriced. Ours was $5000 installed. We don't need the 6600# capacity for anything I plan to own, but a used 4400 was about the same price and the 6600 is newer. Look around, you might be surprised.I've have done some investigation on them ,not thrilled with some of the reviews . Over priced also .