Surdyke Yamaha & Marina

Summer is almost over here at the Lake of the Ozarks which means it's time to start thinking about your end of summer maintenance for your boat. Nobody wants boating season to come to a close, but if you don't plan to take your boat out this fall, now is the time to start thinking about your maintenance checklist and where you will store your boat at the Lake of the Ozarks for the offseason. Check this handy end of summer maintenance checklist from our boat service department at the Lake of the Ozarks - Surdyke's Port 20! #1 Perform Regular Maintenance Just like a car, a boat performs at its best with regular maintenance. If you want to keep your boat running at top shape for a long time, it is important to perform routine maintenance.  Make sure to change the oil and check high usage parts such as belts, hoses, clamps, fluid levels, propellers, impellers and lights to make sure everything is running smoothly.  If these tasks seem daunting to you,  Surdyke Yama...

The Lake of the Ozarks is a major vacation destination in the Midwest; people come from all over the surrounding states to enjoy some fun in the sun with the people they love. Boating on the Lake of the Ozarks gives both locals and vacationers alike a chance to relax and recharge - but unfortunately, boating also comes with its share of risks. This summer season, the team at Surdyke Yamaha & Marina is here to help you keep your family and friends safe with these simple (but important) boating safety tips. 1. Be Aware Of Those Around You The Lake gets pretty busy during the summer. You should absolutely get in your own boat and join the fun, but it's important to always stay alert and be aware of all the other boats and PWCs around your own vessel. Be prepared to speed up, slow down, or move out of the way at a moment's notice. 2. Always Wear A Life Jacket A staggering percentage of drowning accidents occurred because the victims were not wearing a life jacket. I...

Boating safety at the Lake of the Ozarks is a priority for the Surdyke Yamaha team.  All of our watercraft are extremely safe on the water, but there are items you should always include in the boat to make sure you and your family or guests have a fun and safe boating experience.  Here is a boating checklist you should consider: Boat Checklist Always have a personal flotation device for each person on the boat National statistics show 79% of those killed in boating accidents were not wearing a life jacket. Last year in Missouri that number was closer to 90% of boating fatality victims not wearing a life jacket. Missouri law requires boaters to have a life jacket on board and accessible for each occupant of the boat. Children under the age of seven are required to wear a life jacket whenever they are on a boat unless they are in the cabin area of a house boat or cruiser. All jet ski and personal watercraft users are required to wear life jackets anyti...