Surdyke Yamaha & Marina

While it may be tempting to take your boat out on the water right away now that the weather has warmed up but it's important to service your boat before taking it out to ensure your boat is ready for the season. Nothing is more frustrating than getting your boat out and breaking down either the day you get it out or later in the season. Today, our boat dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks has a maintenance checklist for you to consider.  Boat Service Maintenance Checklist Review your boat owner’s manual for any service instructions specific to your boat. Check the hull and bilge for damage, such as visible cracks that could potentially leak. Check the condition and operation of the outdrive. Keep an eye out for dings, cracks, distortions or pitting in the prop. Make sure fuel, electrical and cooling systems are a go. Drain or top off any fluids as needed. If it wasn't done when your boat was winterized, change the engine oil, oil filter and drive lubricants. Re...

The end of summer is a bittersweet time for any avid boater.  While the end of peak season means less crowded waterways, it also means its time to start thinking about putting your boat away for the winter.  As the cold temperatures start to approach, it is important to make sure your boat is adequately prepared to withstand the long winter.  Because you never know when a cold spell might come, the best time to winterize your boat and perform end of season maintenance is in September or early October.  If you need help with boat service and winterization at the Lake of the Ozarks , Surdyke Yamaha is here to help.  Here is our End of Summer Boat Maintenance checklist: 1. Service Any Issues The end of the season is the perfect time to service any minor issues you notice over the summer.  Not only are marine mechanics typically slower compared to the spring when they are fully booked, but it is also better to take care of the issue now so your boat ...

Warm weather is on its way! Get those boats out and de-winterized before the season hits. To make sure you're ready to hit the lake this summer, Surdyke Yamaha & Marina at the Lake of the Ozarks wants to remind you to service your boat before taking it out to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating season. For your convenience, we've created a maintenance checklist just for you. Boat Service Maintenance Checklist Review your boat owner’s manual for any service instructions specific to your boat. Check the hull and bilge for damage, such as visible cracks that could potentially leak. Check the condition and operation of the outdrive. Keep an eye out for dings, cracks, distortions or pitting in the prop. Make sure fuel, electrical and cooling systems are a go. Drain or top off any fluids as needed. If it wasn't done when your boat was winterized, change the engine oil, oil filter and drive lubricants. Replace any hoses or lines that show evidence of softness...