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Everything you need to understand and plan to build the dock/lift setup of your dreams.
Boat Dock Maintenance: What to Check Each Season
What to check on your dock and boat lift through a Minnesota lake season, with Blake’s rates for lift service.
Roll-In vs. Sectional vs. Floating Docks: Which Fits Your Minnesota Shoreline?
Roll-in, sectional or floating: which dock fits your Minnesota shoreline, by lake bottom, depth, water level and winter storage, with a quick dock picker.
Can You Leave a Dock Over Winter in Minnesota?
For most docks and boat lifts on south metro lakes, no. What ice does to equipment left in, where de-icers fit, and a quick leave-it-or-pull-it
How Much Does Dock and Boat Lift Removal Cost in Minnesota?
Fall removal at BigWave, line by line: dock rates by the foot, boat lift prices by capacity, add-ons and three worked examples.
Seasonal Dock & Boat Lift Planning
Spring setup, summer adjustments, fall removal, winter storage. Here is how to plan the dock and lift year so no season catches you off guard.
Dock & Boat Lift Repair & Recovery Guide
A lean, a wobble, storm damage, or a repair-or-replace question. This guide routes every dock and lift problem to its right next step.
What to Do After Storm Damage to a Dock or Boat Lift
A storm moved, bent, or knocked something loose on your dock or lift. Here is the decision path that protects your equipment instead of making
Minnesota DNR Rules for Docks, Boats, & Lifts
Most docks and lifts on your own shoreline need no Minnesota DNR permit. Here is the invasive species law every owner follows, plus a 21-day
Why Docks and Boat Lifts Become Unlevel or Unstable
A leaning dock or a lift that fights you is telling you something. Here are the common causes of leveling problems and when they are