Tuesday, May 24, 2022

It's National Safe Boating Week: May 21-27

National Safe Boating Week is here and that means it's time to refresh some boating safety tips. Just in time for the big holiday weekend and kick off to summer, our boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help point out some tips to keep you & your crew safer out on the water. Check out our safe boating tips & be sure to practice safe boating this holiday weekend!

Always Wear a Life Jacket

A life jacket can save a life. Many people think they don't need a life jacket because they are a good swimmer. Being a good swimmer doesn't help if you are involved in a boating accident. You may be disoriented or even worse, unconscious. It's always a good idea to keep a life jacket on when boating. 


Be Aware of Surroundings

Just like on the highway, the traffic on the water can change in an instant. When driving a boat, you must be aware of all other boaters on the water, and other objects along the water. This can help you more safely navigate your way through boat traffic and in and out of busy boating areas. If you aren't comfortable in the type of area, consider staying in a less crowded part of the water.


Designate a Sober Captain

If you plan on drinking out on the water, make sure you have a designated captain to safely operate your vessel. Just like getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, driving a boat is a big responsibility and having your complete attention is vital for a safe boating experience.


Share Your Boating Plan

Make sure someone on land knows your plan for your time out on the water. If you haven't returned within your estimated plan of arrival, the contact on land will know that something isn't right and they can take the necessary actions to help find you. 


Check The Weather

Missouri weather can change in an instant. Keep tabs on the weather conditions and head back to shore if the weather takes a turn. Summer thunderstorms can be very dangerous out on the water. It's best to stay ahead of a storm that may be rolling in & get back to your dock before the weather hits. 

As you plan to get out on the water in your boat this holiday weekend, keep these safety tips in mind. These tips are to keep you & everyone else on the water as safe as possible. A safe day on the boat is a good day on the boat! Remember, Summerset Boat Lifts is here for all of your Lake of the Ozarks boat lift and boat accessory needs. Give us a call today to schedule a boat lift inspection at the Lake of the Ozarks to ensure your lift is safe & ready for the busy season ahead!


Summerset Boat Lifts

4277 Old Route 5
Camdenton, MO 65020
573-348-5073
Email:info@summersetboatlifts.com
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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Family-Friendly Boating Activities

Boating season is here and we can't think of a better way to spend time with your loved ones than out on the boat! Whether your crew is into adventure or likes to take it easy, there are plenty of activities to find on the water. As the best boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks, we know you love being in your boat so we thought it would be fun to share a few of the most popular boating-related activities to inspire your water adventures ahead!

Photo Credit: Fun Lake

Cruising

The Lake of the Ozarks was voted the #1 Recreational Lake in the Country for a reason! The majority of people who vacation here year after year either bring a boat with them or rent one while they're here. Whether you're here with friends or here with family, boating is a great activity for everyone to enjoy.


Watersports

If you're feeling adventurous, turn your day of boating into a day of tubing, skiing or wakeboarding. Nothing's better than feeling the wind and the water on your face as you fly behind the boat on a hot summer day! Watersports offer fun for people of all ages; you can also have a great time just watching someone being pulled behind the boat.


Attend Events

The Lake area has something going on just about every weekend throughout the summer months. From live music at your favorite waterfront bars to fireworks over the water for the holidays, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Check out www.FunLake.com for details on upcoming events on the water!


Dining

There's no shortage of waterfront dining options at the Lake of the Ozarks. From Bagnell Dam out to the Niangua arm, you'll find a variety of different cuisines to enjoy for lunch or dinner while you're out on the water for the day or just out for an evening cruise.

Photo Credit: Fun Lake

What are you waiting for? Now's the time to plan your next boat outing to soak in all the glory of a day out on the boat! We know you treasure your time spent on the boat so make sure you store your boat safely up on a boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks. Being on a lift helps extend the life of your boat, makes it much easier to maintain, and keeps it safe from the rough waters. Trust your boat to the safety of Summerset Boat Lifts!

Summerset Boat Lifts

4277 Old Route 5
Camdenton, MO 65020
573-348-5073
Email:info@summersetboatlifts.com
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Thursday, May 12, 2022

New Boat Lift Options

 If you own a boat, you know how important it is to keep it protected all your long! As the best boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks, we pride ourselves on building the toughest boat lifts to keep your investment safe. Check out a few of the new boat lifts at the Lake of the Ozarks we have available. 

6,500 lbs. Capacity:

The 6,500 lb lift is an ideal capacity for almost every tritoon on Lake of the Ozarks. The mechanism and structure of the lift are well suited for the rough waters that our lake has to offer. From a 24 foot deck boat to a 27 foot tritoon with a 300hp outboard, give serious consideration to our 6,500lb boat lift!


8,000 lbs. Capacity:

Our 8,000 lb boat lifts have become very popular as the size of modern tritoons with different engine configurations have demanded a bit more capacity. 26 to 28’ bow riders remain a popular boating choice on Lake of the Ozarks as well.


10,000 lbs. Capacity:

The 10,000 lb boat lift utilizes the same structure and mechanism as the 8,000, making this lift a very good price point. More bang for your buck, and the opportunity to grow into a bigger boat utilizing the same lift later on.


12,000 lbs. Capacity:

The 12,000 lb lift is a Heavy-Duty 6-arm mechanism designed for the rough waters at Lake of the Ozarks. You can choose to back-in over the deepest dropping lift on the market, knowing you have peace of mind that you have prop-turning clearances.

14,000 lbs. Capacity:

The 14,000 lb lift is built on the foundation of the 12,000… by simply increasing the length of tank capacity rises to handle 32 to 34’ boats and can also be the correct choice to handle the extra weight of mechanism, structure and walkways in a wide-well situation.


17,000 lbs. Capacity:

The 17,000 lb lift caps off the trio of 6-arm mechanisms available. Capable of lifting many of the 34 and 35 foot day cruisers, the 17,000lb lift is again “best in class”. In the “go fast” line of boats, the 17,000lb lift handles many 42’s with triples.


20,000 lbs. Capacity:

The 20,000 lb lift is an 8-arm mechanism ideally suited for many 37 to 41 foot day cruisers. One of the only brands on the market to fit in a 12’ slip, they work just as nicely in wider slips too.


24,000 lbs. Capacity:

The 24,000 lb lift is available in 8-arm and 10-arm mechanisms. A four-tank system, this lift offers a superb weight to width ratio of stability for your boat! Don’t float your boat! Put it on a new lift from Summerset Boat Lifts today!


Custom Boat Lift:

Built custom just for you! Your exquisite taste demands the best in boat lifts, visit us at Summerset Boat Lifts!

Here at Summerset Boat Lifts, we know it's vital to keep your lift up out of the water to extend the life of your vessel. Keep your boat in mint condition when you store it on a boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks. You've learned about our new boat lifts above, but we also have used lifts available. Stop by our location in Camdenton, MO, or give us a call to inquire about our current used inventory. 

Summerset Boat Lifts

4277 Old Route 5
Camdenton, MO 65020
573-348-5073
Email:info@summersetboatlifts.com
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Friday, May 6, 2022

Spring Harbor Hop is This Weekend!

The Spring Harbor Hop is the unofficial kick off to the boating season at the Lake of the Ozarks! It looks like the weather is going to be on our side with a warm and sunny weekend forcast! Whether you participate every year or this is your first time joining in the fun, the Spring Harbor Hop is a blast for all! Our boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks is excited to share further details about this awesome annual event:

Kick off the 2022 boating season by participating in the 25th Annual Spring Harbor Hop, The Lake's largest Poker Hop on the water!

Photo Credit: Fun Lake

Spring Harbor Hop Details:

Visit over 40 of our participating locations on the water to collect your poker hand. Enter the Harbor hop by stopping at any of the check points. To obtain a hand, sign up and pay an optional $20 donation. Any player can enter more than once. The 1st card is drawn at the checkpoint where the hand is purchased; 6 additional cards are obtained by hopping to six more checkpoints drawing one card, per hand, at each location. The hand is complete when the 7th card is drawn. To qualify the hand must be turned in by 7pm at your last checkpoint. Prizes are awarded to winners, and anyone can play! Winners will be notified by certified mail.

Photo Credit: Fun Lake

Complete List of Dealer Locations:

Checkpoints Gravois Arm - Section I

1) Maggie's at the Lake - 8 MM Gravois Arm - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

2) Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill - 7 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

3) Hillbilly Yacht Club Bar & Grill - 7 MM Gravois Arm - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

4) Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog - 4.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

5) Lake Burger - 4.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

6) Quick Time C-Store at Millstone Marina - 6.5 MM Main Channel - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

7) Tap and Grill Lakeside Brew Haus - 6.5 MM Main Channel - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm


Checkpoints Dam - 10 MM Main Channel- Section II 

8) Neon Taco - 0 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

9) Big Thunder Marine at Ozark Yacht Club - 1MM (Jennings Branch Cove) - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

10) Sunny's Marine - 1 MM - 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

11) Big Thunder Marina at Glencove - 3 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

12) Boathouse Bar & Grill - 3 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

13) Shady Gators #1 - 7 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

14) Shady Gators #2 - 7 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

15) Camden on the Lake/H.Toads - 7 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

16) Franky & Louie's #1 - 10 MM (Lynch Cove) - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

17) Franky & Louie's #2 - 10 MM (Lynch Cove) - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm


Checkpoints 13 MM - 26 MM, Main Channel - Section III

18) Pointe Oasis Marina - 13 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

19) Backwater Jack's - 17.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

20) Formula Boats of Missouri - 1 MM Grand Glaize Arm - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

21) Bridgeview Marina & Shipstore - 1.5 MM Grand Glaize Arm - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

22) Dog Days Bar & Grill - 19 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

23) Kelly's Port - 19.5 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

24) Shorty Pants Marina & Lounge - 21 MM (Woodland Cove) - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

25) Redhead Lakeside Grille - 21 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

26) Paradise Tropical Restaurant - 24 MM - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

27) Landshark Bar & Grill - 26 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm


Checkpoints 28.5 MM - 38 MM, Main Channel & Big Niangua Arm - Section IV

28) Breakfast Club at Miller's Landing - 28.5 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

29) The Fish & Company - 31 MM (Linn Creek Cove) - 11:00 to 7:00 pm

30) Mariner's Pier 31 - 31 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

31) Larry's on the Lake - 31 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

32) Nautifish Rum Bar - 3.5 MM Big Niangua - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

33) Bulldog's Beach House - 33 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

34) Captain Ron's Bar & Grill #1 - 34.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

35) Captain Ron's Bar & Grill #2 - 34.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

36) Pirates Point Gas Dock & Boat Rentals - 35 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

37) Bear Bottom Resort - 38 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm


Checkpoints 38 MM - 59.5 MM, Main Channel - Section V

38) Boondockz Lakefront Restaurant & Bar #1 - 45 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

39) Boondockz Lakefront Restaurant & Bar #2 - 45 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

40) Surfside Bay Bar & Grill #1 - 58.5 MM - 11:00 to 7:00 pm

41) Surfside Bay Bar & Grill #2 - 58.5 MM - 11:00 to 7:00 pm

42) The Wet Spot Bar & Grill #1 - 58.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

43) The Wet Spot Bar & Grill #2 - 58.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

44) Patriot Point Marina - 59.5 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Photo Credit: Fun Lake

What are you waiting for? Now's the time to grab your crew & make plans for a weekend full of sunshine and BOATING! Speaking of boating... it's important to ensure your boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks is in top working condition as you gear up for a summer full of time out on the water. Schedule your boat lift maintenance at the Lake of the Ozarks with Summerset Boat Lifts today. We look forward to ensuring your lift is ready for the season ahead!

Summerset Boat Lifts

4277 Old Route 5
Camdenton, MO 65020
573-348-5073
Email:info@summersetboatlifts.com
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