Get Your Boat Lift Inspected in Time for Summer

Warm weather conditions are on the way and if you own a boat, you’ll want to start your watercraft adventures as soon as possible. It’s important to ensure that your boat is ready for the season, and also that your boat lift on the dock is in a good condition so you’re ready to hit the water at a moment’s notice. Therefore, you should have your boat lift inspected before the season begins. Here are some reasons to have your boat lift inspected in North Carolina and what the inspection process may include:

Why Should You Get Your Boat Lift Inspected?

You may automatically assume that once your boat lift is built, there is little else that needs to be done with it. However, this is not so. It’s important to have your boat lift inspected on a periodic basis so you can ensure that you use it safely and that it continues to work for many years to come. Since boat lifts are powered by electricity, you want to ensure that this is done in a safe manner. An electrician can inspect your boat lift, ensure that all of the wiring is in a good condition, and make sure that all electrical components operate as they should. Since water and electricity don’t go together well, you want to be careful using the boat lift and have it inspected to make sure it’s in the best working order so you can operate it safely. 

Here’s a list of reasons to have your boat lift inspected on a periodic basis: 

• Ensure that all electrical components of the boat lift are approved for marine environments.
• Inspect the wiring and other electrical components for wear and tear to see if any repairs or replacement parts are needed.
• Make sure the boat lift works properly.
• Help to prevent potential accidents from occuring due to a faulty boat lift. 
• Check all parts and operations to help save money on possible expensive repairs in the future. 

What Does the Boat Lift Inspection Include?

Each electrician will have their own boat lift inspection checklist and steps on how they proceed. However, here are some general steps as to how a boat lift inspection occurs:

• Check the overall operation of the boat lift to ensure it operates properly and troubleshoot any boat lift issues.
• Check the wiring and electrical components to make sure the parts are in good condition. 
• Ensure all safety components are intact.
• Check the lift capacity and make sure the power of the boat lift can accommodate your watercraft.

Trust Your Boat Lift Inspection Needs to NuBlue

Before you take your boat out on the beautiful Lake Norman waters, or any other body of water in North Carolina, contact NuBlue for an inspection of your boat lift. You don’t want any unexpected issues to occur with your boat lift that make it unable to be used. The NuBlue team can evaluate your boat lift and ensure the proper working order of the lift and electrical components. 

Contact NuBlue today to schedule your North Carolina boat lift inspection appointment and be ready to take your boat out on the water this summer!