Discover the Facts About Dock and Pier Maintenance, Materials, and More! If you’re a boat owner, you enjoy being out on the water, relaxing and having a great time. You also probably want to know how to keep your dock and pier shipshape. However, you probably don’t want to spend a ton of time on maintenance. That’s where Captain Rod’s …
Choosing a Pier Can Seem Overwhelming. Here are the Main Types of Piers to Consider With so many types of piers available, deciding which one matches your needs can be a challenge. Piers come in all shapes and sizes, and often go by a variety of names. Dock, wharf, jetty, and quay are just a few. What’s more, an array …
Does Flooding in Lake and McHenry Counties Threaten Your Floating Dock? April showers bring May flowers, but sometimes they also bring flooding. This past month, heavy rainfall caused parts of the Chain O’Lakes and Fox River to flood, and the Fox Waterway Authority (FWA) declared no-wake zones in various places. If you’re a relatively new boater, you might be wondering, …
