Surdyke Yamaha & Marina

Living at the Lake of the Ozarks means that winterizing your boat come winter time is an important step that should not be overlooked. Despite the myths or what you’ve heard about saving time or money with your winterizing routine, Surdyke Yamaha knows that there are no short-cuts if you want to do it properly and avoid damaging your boat. The best boat dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks knows that a boat is a big investment and we want to make sure you are properly prepared to winterize your boat. Adding Fuel Stabilizer to “Fix” Gas Issues Come springtime, some boaters think that any phase-separated gasoline in the tank can easily be fixed by adding a fuel stabilizer or additive. But that is not true. Once the gasoline separates, there is no fixing it. The only solution there is is to have a professional remove the contaminated fuel and water mixture and start from scratch. This is a difficult and costly task for boats with built-in fuel tanks....

Winterizing your boat at the Lake of the Ozarks could the difference between enjoying the water next year or being landlocked for a time. In fact, winter can be harder on your watercraft than summer! Being consistently used allows the pieces to stay pliable and the systems lubricated. When stuck in your shed all winter everything is given the chance to get hard, or even worse - rusted. Here are a few things you'll want to do to make sure that you don't have any unnecessary hiccups next Spring when you're ready to take the boat out. Clean the Machine A clean boat is going to handle it's vacation better than one that hasn't been cleaned. Be sure to get the top sides, bottom and deck, plus you can clean all of the hardware and trim. If you're feeling extremely productive you can put a coat of wax on the topsides too! Give your boat a look over, walk around it and inspect for anything that may look suspicious. If you have a fiberglass boat, check for any bli...