The Biggest threat to docks and boat lifts during the winter is ice movement. Typically this happens when water depth are reduced in anticipation of spring run off. This vertical movement  can cause minor damage. The significant risk/damage can occur  during spring break up when ice moves laterally. The force of the ice will  push , bend  and break lifts and docks. In Muskoka, a great many vacation homes have water bubblers to protect their docks and boat lifts from ice damage. 

Owners may leave their lifts frozen in the water if they  know there is usually minimal water movement at spring break.

 

Boat and jet ski lift manufacturers require lifts to be removed from the water for the winter to maintain  the manufacturer warranty .    The following  lift  does not require removal for the winter according to the manufacturer.  

1. Overhead cable lifts.

 

Almost all of our customers considered the ice risk and have a plan to manage it and leave their lifts in the water for the winter. 

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For more information about Bubblers