Synthetic Materials

There are simply no two ways about it, water and wood don’t mix. A great way around this is to simply not use wood! That’s right, nowadays you can use synthetic materials rather than natural wood which will hold up better against saltwater.

Wrap Your Pilings

Plastic sleeves or wraps can be applied around pilings. This will go a long way to keeping your dock in good shape. These wraps may still see oyster and barnacle growth on them, but they will help prevent damage to the actual dock itself.

Be Mindful of your Lift

We’ve mainly been focused on the wood and overall construction of your dock, but don’t forget the boat lift itself! Be sure that you keep all moving parts properly lubed as needed and have a reliable lift itself! Be sure that you keep all moving parts properly lubed as needed and have a reliable lift mechanic that can provide regular maintenance to keep it working in tip-top shape. You can learn more about boat lifts here.

In Conclusion

Remember, it isn’t all about the boat, your dock and lift are just as important! Stop by, call, or click to your local MarineMax store and one of our boating experts will be happy to help you with any boat or dock-related questions that you may have. We’ll see you out there.