Surdyke Yamaha & Marina

With the Lake of the Ozarks being the #1 Recreational Lake in the Country, our Lake is always full of vacationers and locals alike! With the increasing popularity of our Lake, it's incredibly important it keep boating etiquette in the forefront of your mind. Here are a few tips that can help keep your boating experiences fun and friendly! Underway You are always responsible for your own wake. There are obviously rules of the road, er...water, that must be followed, but sometimes it's just about being friendly. When you're passing a boat, you both have to work together to make sure that each are passed safely. As the boat being overtaken, you may need to adjust your speed a bit for the passing boat. As the overtaking vessel, however, you need to remember that your wake can leave an effect longer than just your passing. Use caution and courtesy when you're underway. Anchoring and Mooring When you are entering an anchoring or mooring area, be sure to...

We've waited all year for the best boating event at the Lake of the Ozarks  and now Yamapalooza is HERE!!!!! This is the fourth year that the Surdyke Yamaha staff has brought this fun event to Aquapalooza and you won't want to miss it! 3 Days of Yamaha fun and excitement never before seen anywhere in the world. Special parties, demos, food, prizes, boat breakfast run, music, factory reps and executives, special pricing and much more! What You DON'T Want to Miss! Demo new Yamaha Boats and Waverunners, Centurion Wake Surf Boats, G3 Pontoons and Fishing boats, Four Winns Boats Glastron Boats Complimentary boat ramp use, trailer storage and slip for YamaPalooza V.I.P. Registration Reception and Fish Fry YamaPalooza Coffee Bar at Surdyke's Port 20 YamaPalooza Boat Parade to Yamaha Island at Dog Days Breakfast and lunch provided on Yamaha Island Party on Yamaha Island for AquaPalooza The chance to win a new Yamaha VX110 Waverunner! 3 Days of Yamaha FUN! Frid...

Fourth of July is a HUGE weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks. Both vacationers and locals will be getting their boats and water toys out on the Lake to celebrate. With all of the rain we've received, it's important to be careful while partaking in all of your holiday activities this weekend. Ameren has made it known that the Lake will not be closed to traffic, though they and the water patrol are asking everyone to use caution when they're out on the water. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you enjoy your weekend on the water. Watch For Debris High water means there will be much more debris in the Lake, as the rain rushes branches, leaves and trash down into the water. The debris isn't limited to just small items either! The murky brown water can also be hiding logs, downed trees, and hay bales. These can cause serious damage to boats and PWCs, along with causing injuries to people as they're playing in the water. Watch Your Wake Big wakes can caus...