Summerset Boat Lifts: Ice Damage

Friday, January 18, 2019

Protect Your Boat From the Threat of Ice Damage

Were you worried about the water around your dock freezing up last weekend? The temps are going to plummet throughout the winter. It's best to stay ahead of the game and protect your dock, lift, and boat with a de-icer at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here at Summerset Boat Lifts, we want to help keep your dock safe from ice damage this winter. Take a look below to learn how a de-icer from Summerset Boat Lifts can help protect your property!

About Kasco De-Icers:

Kasco Marine is a leader in the design and production of pond aerators and circulators, floating decorative fountains, beneficial bacteria, pond and lake dye, and de-icing equipment. It all started in 1968 when an inventive marina operator in Minnesota introduced the world's first de-icer. The revolutionary equipment protected marina equipment from the harsh winter conditions and even allowed for in-water boat storage. Kasco was formed to bring this new product to markets across the country. The company grew quickly and by the 1980s, Kasco dominated the de-icing market.

De-Icer Features and Benefits:

Kasco is the preferred De-Icer of Summerset Boat Lifts at the Lake of the Ozarks. Their De-Icers are your best choice for ice prevention and property protection The rugged and efficient design of the Kasco De-Icer delivers powerful performance with simplicity of use and operation.
Features and benefits of the Kasco De-Icers include:

Efficient / Low Power Use: Highest efficiency design for low power consumption versus competing units. Reduces operating costs over the entire life of the unit.
Rugged Motor: Environmentally friendly design with a hard-face internal mechanical seal and external debris flinger for protection against leaks. Long-life top and bottom ball bearings. Flood oil lubricated for excellent heat dissipation.
Corrosion Resistant: Superior dependability in salt-water or other corrosive environments. All external metal motor, float, and hardware components are stainless steel.
Low Maintenance: Clean the motor housing once or twice per year and replacing the sacrificial zinc anode when visibly corroded.
Safety Tested: ETL listed to stringent UL and CSA standards.
Ships Easily: Via UPS in 1 or 2 cartons (depends on cord length).
Dependable: Backed by a two-year warranty
Choice of Cord Lengths: SJTOW underwater rated power cord in 25′, 50′ or 100′. Includes two 20′ braided nylon suspension ropes.
Made in the U.S.A.

Now that you know a little bit more about our Kasco de-icers, you are ready to start protecting your dock from the potential of ice damage! If you're interested in learning more or purchasing a de-icer of your own, contact the best boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks today!

Summerset Boat Lifts

1165 Jeffries Road Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-348-5073

Email:info@summersetboatlifts.com

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Prevent Ice Damage to Your Dock & Lift this Winter

Since we had our first freeze of the winter recently, we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about our in-water de-icer to help protect your dock and boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks this winter. If the last week has been any sign as to what we can expect this coming winter - it's going to be a cold one! With the cold temperatures comes ice on the lake. Ice can cause damage to your dock, boat lift, and even boat. Learn how you can help protect your lift with a de-icer from Summerset Boat Lifts below.

How Ice Causes Damage

Ice heaves can occur in bodies of water of all sizes. It's very easy for ice to damage a dock. The freezing water expands, melts, refreezes and expands again causing enough pressure to damage anything still sitting in the water. Large ice chunks floating in the lake can also move with the current, hit your structure with great force and even get stuck and start to build up. To put it in perspective, sometimes ice heaves are powerful enough to move trees. More commonly though, the ice damages docks, lifts and retaining walls. Your dock and your lift are both susceptible to ice damage. When a dock freezes, it becomes less flexible and does not move with the water as the levels reduce. This causes structural stress that can lead to joint breaks and twisted boat lifts.

Consider Investing in a De-Icer

One of the best and easiest ways to protect your dock and lift from ice damage is to purchase a de-icer. The primary function of a de-icer is to protect your boat dock and lift from icy waters. It's your best defense against costly damage to property due to ice formation and expansion. By creating water movement, a de-icer keeps the water around your dock from freezing. Thus, reducing the likelihood of damage to your boat dock and boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks this winter season. In addition to the de-icer, you should have a professional come check your lift to add antifreeze to the hoses. If you can prevent the lake water around your dock and lift from freezing, you'll be able to avoid the majority of damage caused by winter weather.

Now that you know a little more about our de-icer at the Lake of the Ozarks, you're ready to make your purchase. Contact the best boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks today. We can help get your de-icer purchased and installed by your Lake of the Ozarks boat lift. It's the best way to protect your dock, boat lift, and boat this winter!