Dock Blog

Winterizing your floating dock

At the end of the boating season you will not use your dock for a while, and you will need to make sure it will be properly secured to prevent damage. Here are a few steps you’ll need to take to get it ready: Inspect the anchors at the land side, make sure it… Read more »

What to do with your dock when the lake level drops?

At the end of the year, some lakes will drop the water levels during this offseason so maintenance can be done on the shorelines. If this happens to your lake, you will want to make sure your dock stays avoid and avoids possible damage. Here are some tips to take: The best option if… Read more »

Winterize your Float Air boat lift

At the end of the South Carolina season you want to make sure your Float Air boat lift is in good condition for our mild winter. Here are a few tips to keep your lift in pristine condition: Keep your lift in the “UP” position in the winter, do not let it hang down… Read more »

Tips to Prepare Your Boat for Winter

With Winter in full gear, preparing your boat for the colder months will keep things hassle free for boating again in the warmer seasons. With a few tips, you can rest assured your boat will be safe during the Winter months. Change the Oil – Drain the oil to remove any contaminants from the… Read more »

Fall in Lake Jocassee

Fall is right around the corner bringing cooler temperatures and autumn colored views. In upstate South Carolina there are still plenty of activities you can do with your family on the lake during this season. Lake Jocassee in South Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains sits on Devils Fork State Park that boasts breathtaking views. Here families… Read more »

Labor Day Lake Activities at Lake Bowen & Lake Blalock

Still need to plan your Labor Day Weekend? It’s not too late to celebrate with your family on the lakes around Spartanburg, SC. As one of the largest lakes, Lake Bowen has over 1,600 square feet with 33 miles of shoreline to ensure you and your family have lots of areas to explore. If you… Read more »

Authorized T Dock Dealer

To expand upon our products and provide you with more options that are reliable and affordable, we have recently become a proud provider of T Docks. T Docks are floating docks made out of cubes that can be used for a variety of things including: floating docks, landing platforms, maintenance structures – even concerts, restaurants… Read more »

Things To Do at Lake Hartwell

Summer is in full swing and with the longer days and more sunshine, there are plenty of activities around beautiful Lake Hartwell to stay busy. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite things to do on or near the lake on both South Carolina & Georgia sides. Camp, fish & picnic at the… Read more »

Choosing Between Aluminum & Steel Docks

When determining which type of material to build your dock, it is important to utilize materials that are durable and will last season after season. Two popular options are aluminum and steel, which both offer a variety of pros and cons. Aluminum Docks In recent years, aluminum docks have gained popularity due to… Read more »

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Master Docks is a custom builder of aluminum and steel floating boat docks and dealer of FloatAir front mount boat lifts, Hewitt Standalone lifts, and PWC lifts. We also offer dock monitoring services (currently for Lake Hartwell), boat lift installations, dock & lift repairs, as well as dock accessories & add ons like walkways (or gangways) & custom roofs. Serving lake communities in South Carolina, North Carolina and North Georgia, specifically, but not limited to, Lake Keowee, Lake Hartwell, Lake Murray, Lake Bowen, Lake Adger, Lake Lanier (NC), Lake Blalock, Lake Greenwood, and Lake Jocassee.