You didn't state what boat you have so I'll just add one more to the mix of info. Been at Parkers in the past years till I bought the boat we have now, Searay 240 Sundeck which forced me to the other side of the bridge. My last year there was to close,all the time, with the high windshield even with the lake level down an inch. You don't have to guess at it either. The Parkers have a floating ball,vertical rod measuring device contraption on the side of the work dock that you can check first. I've also seen the three shop workers actually get in at the work dock and ride in the front thru the bridge and walk back to the shop for you. When you return,call them back up and they'll walk across and meet you at Downings' for a return trip!!!!!! As stated in an earlier post water level surge from the wind is real. Go out at one level and come back that afternoon 2 to 3 inchs higher. With the wind and water pushing you in to the bridge you need to be ready to back down aggressively while your on your knees driving! Oh did I mention keep ya fingers off the windshield frame! Once inside the marina, with the right size boat, Parkers' is very protected from the wind and rough water. Happy boating.
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