Surdyke Yamaha & Marina

Fall weather is here which means you don't have much time left to enjoy boating at the Lake of the Ozarks. Before you store your boat for the season you won't want to skip winterizing your boat at the Lake of the Ozarks! When you take the proper steps to ensure your boat is winterized properly, you can rest assured that your boat will be ready to fire up once Spring comes. Your favorite  boat dealers at the Lake of the Ozarks have a handy checklist for what you will need to do before you store your boat for winter FLUSH AND PREPARE YOUR SYSTEMS If you have an inboard or stern drive boat with a raw water cooling system, be sure to thoroughly flush and clean the engine with fresh water to remove dirt and corrosion. We may not live in an extreme climate here at the Lake of the Ozarks, but it can get cold throughout the winter. You may want to consider running anti-freeze into the cooling system. Your outboard motor can be flushed with freshwater and all water should be dra...

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 ...

If you are a new boat owner, you've probably heard the term " winterize your boat " tossed around. As we wave goodbye to another fantastic summer, we have to prepare our homes and our watercraft to withstand the winter while we wait for the temperatures to rise again. So what does "winterizing" really mean? "Winterizing" refers to the process of preparing your boat or PWC for winter. Every part of your boat needs to be addressed: the inboard engines, stern drives, the fuel system, and much much more. Depending on whether you plan to store your boat in or out of the water, different winterizing tactics may be required. Surdyke Yamaha can help! As the Lake of the Ozarks' best marine dealer , we are proud to offer a variety of winterization services to serve you and your watercraft. We can help you... Winterize Engines Winterize Generators Winterize Fresh Water Systems Winterize Waste Systems Winterize PWCs Winterize Icemake...