LakeAnna 2017/2018

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Modern
Lake Living
Lake Residents Are Upgrading Their Docks To Lavish Living Quarters
by JEFF OWEN, OWNER OF JOCONTRACTORS
When you’re living on the lake, the boundaries of your living space are no longer confined to your living room. From
your dock to your boathouse, there are several ways to update and upgrade your serene oasis with upscale amenities.
Over the years, docks and boat shelters have evolved from very simple and basic to much more modern and
luxurious. The early versions of boat docks consisted of 2-by-6 treated wooden decking and sometimes a slip or
two, with approximately half of those equipped with a covered slip. Back then, deluxe features may have included screened-in areas,
a storage closet and a sun deck area—some were even built over the roof! However, very few of those were wired with electricity.
While boating around the lake, one can observe a wide variety of contrasting styles, sizes, shapes and color schemes. You will see there
are a few of those older boat docks remaining around the lake. While they are sometimes in close resemblance to today’s versions, the
modern boat dock is much more than just a place to store your boat.
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