Expanding Our Horizons! Waterjack Services Other Area Lakes

Waterjack LLC has earned its reputation as the go-to expert on all things boat lift related on Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake, North Carolina as well as on Lake Wylie, South Carolina. The years spent in these areas has allowed our crew at Waterjack to get to know many outstanding folks. Our Waterjack boat lift pros have installed new boat lifts and used ones alike as well. They have also had the opportunity to help move, maintain, and also design custom boat lift solutions. Not limiting themselves to one product, their offerings include remote lift control systems, touchless boat covers, personal watercraft lift systems, and more.

Now our Waterjack boat lift team is proud to announce that we offer our services in three additional areas. Read more »

How to Winterize Your Boat – Pt Two

Perhaps the most costly repairs you will ever face are those involving your motor. With winter comes the ever present issue of corrosion and freezing both of which can damage your motor extensively. The first thing you should do in beginning the winterization process involves checking your engine for worn components. Worn out hoses should be replaced especially if they are extremely soft or that have cracks in them. Any corroded clamps or connectors need to be replaced as well. Even your wiring should be checked thoroughly if possible. Read more »

How to Winterize Your Boat – Pt One

Prepping your boat for winter storage requires a little elbow grease in order to keep things ship shape

It is an unfortunate truth that there are individuals who neglect winterizing their boat properly because they see it as a waste of money. What they don’t realize is that there is a great chance of experiencing equipment failure due to exposure. If winter weather can crack stone, imagine what it can do to an unprotected engine! Now imagine what it would be like to have to wait on a boat mechanic to get through his backlog of spring repairs until you can get yours back up and running. Not fun at all. Why not be proactive and be ready to hit the lake when spring returns? Read more »

Fishing on Lake Wylie SC and Lake Norman NC

Looking for all the good fishing spots, or are you just wondering which fish are biting best on Lake Wylie, SC or Lake Norman, NC? Either way, we have happened on some info with the tips to get you the fish you are looking for. Hey, why shoot for those you know won’t be biting right?

First off, let’s take a look at the Lake Wylie, SC fishing scene:

The first fish I always get asked about is largemouth bass. These are fun to fish for of that there is no question. Trouble is that here on Lake Wylie these fish have really slowed down. This is due in part to the end of their spawning season. You will definitely know if you have one on the hook however…

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Buying a New Boat Lift Vs Buying Used or Refurbished

Today’s financial outlook has definitely had an impact on most all Americans. People who would normally buy new “toys” are steering clear in favor of saving their money just in case. We see it happen even in the boat lift industry. People are choosing to forgo buying a lift thinking that it will save them some money. Unfortunately, this decision can end up costing them more in the long run due to repairs to their boat from getting banged into the dock and from having to clean the hull more often. So, how can a person who is concerned about saving money keep their boat protected? Read more »

North Carolina PWC Laws Pt 2

Play It Smart When on the Water!

It’s important when discussing the rules and regulations of PWC use in North Carolina to address the state’s definition of reckless operation. Doing so will help you know what sort of behaviors to avoid in order to remain compliant with the laws and still be able to have a great time.

The state mandates that all personal watercraft should be used in both a sound and sensible manner. Read more »

North Carolina Personal Watercraft Laws

What to Know Before Hitting the Water

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The state of North Carolina defines a personal watercraft or PWC as “A small vessel which uses an outboard motor or propeller- driven motor, or an inboard motor powering a water jet pump, as its primary source of motive power and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on, or being towed behind the vessel, rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel.” Read more »