Surdyke Yamaha & Marina

Winterizing your boat at the Lake of the Ozarks could the difference between enjoying the water next year or being landlocked for a time. In fact, winter can be harder on your watercraft than summer! Being consistently used allows the pieces to stay pliable and the systems lubricated. When stuck in your shed all winter everything is given the chance to get hard, or even worse - rusted. Here are a few things you'll want to do to make sure that you don't have any unnecessary hiccups next Spring when you're ready to take the boat out. Clean the Machine A clean boat is going to handle it's vacation better than one that hasn't been cleaned. Be sure to get the top sides, bottom and deck, plus you can clean all of the hardware and trim. If you're feeling extremely productive you can put a coat of wax on the topsides too! Give your boat a look over, walk around it and inspect for anything that may look suspicious. If you have a fiberglass boat, check for any bli

This weekend is going to be the prettiest weekend for fall colors! The trees are absolutely stunning, and the rolling Ozark hills are glowing with warmth and color. In fact, our Surdyke Port 20 is surrounded by this beauty - but it never last long. Before you know it, the leaves will fall and you will have to start raking them. While the leaves are here, you should enjoy them to their fullest! Here are a few ways Surdyke Yamaha can get you out there enjoying the water, weather and views. From the Water Our very own Greg Surdyke enjoying the water! It's not too late to get out on the water and enjoy the last few drops of Lake life. Even though the temps are dropping, we're still seeing beautiful weather and surprisingly high temps in the afternoons. Surdyke Yamaha has a wonderful selection of Lake toys that you can add to your collection. Here are a few types of units you can enjoy: PWCs Cabin Cruisers Pontoons Fishing Boats Wake/Surf Boats Stern Driv

There's no better feeling that riding through the brisk Autumn air, while watching colorful leaves drift slowly from the trees. While you, of course, are speeding down the road, enjoying yet another adventurous ride on your motorcycle! The Fall season at the Lake of the Ozarks is absolutely beautiful, and a perfect time to get that bike out and ride. There are a few things that this season brings that you'll want to be aware of though, as you are enjoying the wind in your face. Deer Season This is season is well known for collisions with deer. Whether it's because they are moving to find food, or running from a hunter, it's not uncommon to find them on the road. Be sure to wear your protective gear and always scan the sides of the road as you're riding. Especially during dawn and dusk, and even more so when you're in rural areas. Beware of Leaves - Wet or Dry While the Fall leaves may be beautiful, these leaves can also present a unique hazard. The

We love supporting and being apart of local events at the Lake of the Ozarks . Even in the Fall, this Lake is a happening place, and this weekend it will be even more exciting because of the Fall Harbor Hop! This is the 30th anniversary of this great event, and all of the fun will be happening on Saturday, October 10th. Keep reading for all of the fun activities that will be happening this weekend! Harbor Hop at the Lake of the Ozarks Draw cards at more than 40 locations around the Lake of the Ozarks to make a winning poker hand in the Harbor Hop. Enter at any of the Harbor Hop locations and enjoy the stops around the Lake before turning in your hand by 7 p.m. Enter the Harbor Hop by stopping at any of the checkpoints listed below. A player may enter more than once. The 1st card is drawn at the checkpoint where the hand is purchased, 6 additional cards are obtained by “hopping” to six more checkpoints drawing one card, per hand, at each location. The hand is complete when the

This weekend, fishermen and women will be hitting waters in search of their prize bass. The Fall Big Bass Bash at the Lake of the Ozarks will be happening on October 3-4. Over $215,000 total prize money will be paid out, giving you a chance at some amazing prizes! Here are all of the details you need to know in one quick stop. Tournament Details From 7 AM to 3 PM on October third and fourth you have the chance to catch the biggest bass. You can register online at www.BigBassBash.com, but only until midnight, October 1st. You can also register in person at Osage Beach Bait & Tackle, Fitz Fishing Tackle, and Bryants Osage Outdoors, but only until October 1st! Weigh in locations will be at PB2, Alhonna Resort, Red Oak Resort, or Red Fox Bar and Grill. Prizes 1st Place: $70,000.00 2nd Place: $20,000.00 3rd Place: $10,000.00 4th Place: $5,000.00 There are also 25 places to be paid during each of these time slots: 7-9 AM, 9-11 AM, 11-1 PM, 1-3 PM. You can find more info