Everything You Need for Your New Boat

If you've never bought a boat at the Lake of the Ozarks, you may not know what all you will need after your big purchase. Boating at the Lake of the Ozarks is a lot of fun and once you buy your first boat you'll be hooked! Whether you are in the market for a new or pre-owned boat at the Lake of the Ozarks, Surdyke Yamaha is sure to have the perfect watercraft for you! Once you buy a boat, you'll want to make sure your new boat is equipped with everything you'll need. Not sure what else you need with your boat purchase? Read on to find out!


Safety Gear

From life jackets to a fire extinguisher, it's important to make sure you have all the right equipment on your watercraft in case of an emergency. These items can include:

- Life jackets (one for each passenger on board)
- Throwable PFD
- A fire extinguisher
- Air horn
- Flares
- First aid kit

Cover

A cover for your boat isn't necessarily required, but it's an item you will not one to skip. Whether you store your boat out of the water or in a dock, you will want a cover to protect it. When making a large investment, it's always worth it to invest just a little bit more in protecting your watercraft from damage, dirt and weather.

Trailer

If you have the option to get a trailer when purchasing your watercraft always take it. While a trailer may seem optional to some, it really is necessary. Even if you're docking your boat, you will likely need to move it at some point. You don't want to be in a pinch for a trailer when that time comes to move it.



Ropes

When purchasing a boat,  there are a couple ropes you should consider adding on to your purchase, including towing ropes and mooring ropes. Towing ropes will come in handy if your boat ever runs out of gas, or worse breaks down, while on the water. These types of ropes will allow you to hook your boat up to another boat and be towed to a fueling station or out of the water. Mooring ropes are the type of ropes used for docking your boat. You want it to be thick enough to ensure your boat will stay tied to the dock. Our sales team will be more than happy to show you the best ropes to use for your boat.

Buoys 

Buoys are a must when you're at the dock. They will protect your watercraft from getting damaged. Even when you're tied to the dock, your boat can still move and bump up against the dock, make sure it doesn't get damaged and secure a buoy to the side of your watercraft. Even if your boat is on a lift in your own dock, it's still important to have these on board for when you tie up at your favorite waterfront restaurant.

At Surdyke Yamaha we are your boating experts at the Lake of the Ozarks and our team is here to make buying a new boat easy - even if it's your first boat purchase. We will ensure you have everything you need to have endless fun our on the water. Stop by our boat showroom in Osage Beach, Mo soon!






Highway Store Location        Marina Store Location         Surdyke's Port 20
5863 Osage Beach Parkway      1660 Yamaha Drive               5395 Spruce Lane
Osage Beach, MO 65065           Osage Beach, MO 65065        Osage Beach, MO 65065

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