Many boat owners on Table Rock Lake are having to pay thousands in towing and repairs after the recent arctic blast through the Ozarks.
According to KY3, Captain Andrew with Tow Boat U.S. spent Tuesday rescuing boat owners.
“We just got done towing a boat we had raised last night,” said Captain Andrew. “We are out and about making sure marinas don’t have leaning boats or one sitting low.”
Andrew says when it becomes too cold to ski or fish, drain all the antifreeze and excess water from your boat, secure covers, and unhook your batteries. If you are a boat owner having the right insurance is key.
“People will get insurance and think they are good, but when the worst extreme happens, it only covers hitting another boat,” said Captain Andrew. “You need to make sure you have salvage and recovery insurance, not just a basic plan.”
Andrew explains how the days after the cold can devastate your boat.
“When the water goes up in the intake strainers for the motors, they freeze. When the boat thaws, that’s when the stringers that broke start to leak,” stated Andrew.
Stocking up on essential tools and products is key for winterization, like antifreeze, motor oil, fuel stabilizer, and oil filter. Andrew recommends calling a professional to help repair leaks. “It’s so much easier to have somebody do it, and then you know it’s done, and the liability is not on you,” said Captain Andrew.
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