Guide to Winterizing Your Dock & Waterfront Gear in Michigan
- Adam Bellfy
- Aug 21
- 2 min read
As Michigan’s sunny summer days give way to crisp autumn air, it’s time to start planning for the seasonal transition of your waterfront.
💡 First Step: Schedule your boat or PWC removal from the water. Once those are safely out, Bellfy Aquatic Engineering can remove your dock, lift, and accessories before ice and wind cause costly damage.
Why Start Planning Now?
Michigan’s weather can shift quickly, and once the first frost hits, scheduling dock and lift removal becomes a race against time. By planning ahead, you:
Avoid last-minute stress when everyone’s calling at once.
Protect your investment from costly ice or wind damage.
Ensure safer, smoother removal before cold winds and icy water make it harder.
What We Remove
We specialize in the seasonal removal of:
Boat docks (stationary or floating)
Boat lifts, including PWC lifts
Kayak racks & paddleboard racks
Stairs
Dock and lift accessories
(We do not remove or store boats, PWCs, kayaks, or paddleboards themselves — those must be removed from the water first.)
📍 How Our Scheduling Works
At Bellfy Aquatic Engineering, we schedule by lake:
We dedicate entire days to working on one lake at a time.
Our crews work more efficiently, moving from property to property without wasted travel time.
You get more predictable service windows because we’re nearby all day.
Why it matters: The sooner you let us know when you’ll be ready for removal, the easier it is to group your lake neighbors together and keep things running smoothly.
🤝 Teamwork = Smooth Transition
When we coordinate with your lake community:
📅 You get a removal date that works with your schedule.
📍 You know exactly when we’ll be there.
🌊 Your transition to winter storage will be smooth and stress-free.
📅 Tentative Fall 2025 Lake Schedule
Lake / Availability | Tentative Dates | |
Open scheduling | Now – September 12 | |
Lake Columbia | September 15 – 19 | |
Closed to scheduling | September 22 – 26 | |
Clark Lake | September 29 – October 3 | |
Silver Lake | October 6 – 10 | |
Wamplers Lake | October 13 – 17 | |
Lake Columbia (second round) | October 20 – 24 | |
Wolf Lake | October 27 – 30 |
Dates are tentative and subject to weather conditions. We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
✅ Your 3-Step Lake Winterization Checklist
Step 1 – Remove your boats & PWCs from the water
Schedule your hauler or marina early.
Store watercraft securely away from the shoreline.
Step 2 – Schedule dock & lift removal
We’ll remove your dock, lift, kayak rack, paddleboard rack, stairs, and accessories.
We schedule by lake for maximum efficiency and smoother service.
Step 3 – Prepare for winter storage
Inspect and store all dock/lift accessories.
Keep them above snow levels and away from potential ice damage.
Make a quick spring setup checklist so you’re ready when the ice melts.
🚤 Visit www.bellfybros.com to schedule your seasonal dock, lift, and accessory removal today.
The sooner you get on the schedule, the smoother your lake’s transition to winter will be!
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