Arnolds Park, Iowa — One of the most popular attractions at the Iowa Great Lakes for generations is about to undergo some repairs.
According to the Arnolds Park Amusement Park, due to low water levels last season, the Queen II excursion boat experienced some minor damage to the hull during the summer and there is a plan to take her out of the water on Wednesday May 4th, to conduct the repairs.
A Louisiana company called “Center Lift” has been hired to lift the excursion boat out of the water, utilizing an airbag type of system to gently lift the boat, which allows enough space for a maintenance crew to get in and repair the necessary areas.
Park officials say the maintenance will be conducted over a 24 hour period at the Gavens Point boat ramp on West Lake Okoboji in Smiths Bay.
The company will have safety barricades set up around the area, to safely administer the lift and lowering of the vessel and park officials say the Queen II will be fully operational for the start of the summer 2022 season.
