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Water levels can naturally fluctuate thanks to tides and other factors. Seasonal weather changes like heavy rain, melting snow, or dry periods can cause your water level to raise or lower, sometimes significantly. Whether you’re a new waterfront owner or looking to upgrade your system, it’s worth looking into how much your water levels fluctuate, either by researching the trends in your area or asking your neighbors what they’ve noticed. 

Your aluminum boat dock and lift are built to be out on the water in rough conditions for months or years at a time. However, when really bad weather hits, your boat dock and lift might get damaged. Whether you’re dealing with Midwest storms or hurricane season, really bad weather can damage your boat, boat dock, and lift, leading to costly repairs or replacements. Take some time to prepare for flooding and storms before they hit, and check for damage before you get back on the water.

If you’re a seasonal boat owner or otherwise need a way to make adjustments to your dock system, a wheel-in dock might be the right choice for you. Wheel-in docks can be assembled on the shore or in the water, but what makes them great is their ability to easily wheel in and out of the water when the boating season begins and ends. When you take the wheel-in dock and combine it with ShoreMaster engineering and expertise, you get a high-quality, long-lasting, and highly customizable dock system.

When you have to temporarily stop your boat at a dock and don’t want to bother with a boat lift, dock lines are the way to go. Dock lines will keep your boat from drifting away into the water while you’re stretching your legs on land. Here’s a short introduction to boat dock lines, dock cleats, and other boat dock accessories to help keep your boat in place.