Stop! HOLD EVERYTHING!!! Have you scheduled your boat winterization?

Let Summserset Boat Lifts be proactive instead of reactive with maintaining your boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks this fall! Your boat was built to float, but will it while winterized?  Some won't!

Winters can be quite brutal at the Lake of the Ozarks and you never really know what to expect with this back and forth weather we've been having.  Now is the time to make sure everything with your boat and boat lift are in order before the unexpected happens!

Winter In-Water Boat Storage

Whenever a boat is stored in the water, it's in a continuous battle to keep the surrounding water out. That battle gets considerably more difficult in the winter when ice might damage sections of your boat.  This is where your Lake of the Ozarks boat lift comes in.  With your boat raised out of the water, you don't have to worry about water seeping in or ice causing problems.  However, you need to make sure your boat lift is properly maintained for operation during the colder months to come.

Boat Lift Maintenance

Many people think to winterize their boat, but often forget the importance of preparing the boat lift for the off-season as well.  At Summerset Boat Lifts, we pride our service and that's what sets us apart from everyone else.  We want our customers to relax knowing their boat lift will make it through the winter!  


We'd love to check your lift out for proper operation and any maintenance needs prior to your boat being winterized!  Contact us today at 573-348-5073.  We are Summerset Boat Lifts, and we are Lifting Your Dreams… From Canoes to Cruisers!

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1165 Jeffries Road Osage Beach, MO  65065

573-348-5073

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Come See Us at the Lake of the Ozarks September Boat Show!

Summerset Boat Lifts invites you to come out this weekend for the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association Boat Show!  We'll be there to talk with you about all of our options for your boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks, including our Galva-Hoist product line.  These floating boat lifts are engineered at the Lake for the Lake and can withstand the roughest waters of the Lake of the Ozarks. You won't want to miss this great event featuring boats, boat lifts, accessories and more!

September Boat Show

Location: Captain Ron's at the 34 1/2 Mile Marker

Hours of Show: 
September 19-21

• Friday 1 PM - 7 PM
• Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM
• Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM

Admission: $6.00 for Adults / 
12 & Under Free
$1.00 of Each Paid Adult Admission is Donated to Kids' Harbor Child Advocacy Center

For more information please visit www.OzarkBoatShow.com or call 573-480-2300.  For further updates on events text BOATS to 22828.

With the end of the season clearance pricing, now is the time to purchase a boat for next season. Summerset Boat Lifts will be there to help you find the perfect lift for your new boat so you're all set for next year.  We’re here to make certain you and your boat get the very best level of product and service at the Lake.  Be sure to come check out our booth at Captain Ron's this weekend!

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1165 Jeffries Road Osage Beach, MO  65065

573-348-5073

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How to Make the Most Out of Boat Shows

Boat shows present a great opportunity to get special deals, rebates and incentives on boats, boat lifts, accessories, trailers, clothing, electronics and more great stuff for your boat. However, sometimes they can be confusing, overwhelming and intimidating. To get the most out of a boat show, you need to go in prepared. Here are some tips for making the most out of your boat show experience:

1. Calculate a Budget. 

In the heat of the moment its easy to choose the fanciest boat you see.  The smart thing to do is to create a budget before you even enter the show room.  If you find a boat that doesn't fit within what you can afford, you know you need to move on to the next option.  There will be tons of boats, boat lifts, accessories and more to choose from, each with different price ranges to fit your budget. Check out this handy boat loan calculator to get started: http://www.discoverboating.com/buying/financing/loancalculator.aspx.

2. Don't Make One of These Boat Buying Mistakes.

With all the excitement going on at these types of events, boaters can be rushed into a decision that they later regret.  This can be avoided if you just do a little homework before entering the show. Here are some of the biggest mistakes people make when purchasing a boat:

• The kids needed a head, but the boat didn't have one. 
• The boat didn't have a big enough motor and was too bulky for skiing. 
• The boat wasn't large enough for a large family. 
• The bed was too short leaving the feet hanging over the end. 
• There wasn't enough room for the knees when sitting on the head. 

3. Ask Intellegent Questions.

If you've done your research ahead of time, you know what questions you need to ask to find the perfect boat.  Think about what you will primarily be using the boat for, such as waterskiing, fishing, or long trips, who will be using the boat and any other needs you may have when it comes to boating. Having these things in mind will help you narrow down your boat selection and you'll have more time to ask the right questions about each of your prospective boat options.

4. Compare All the Options. 

Take advantage of the fact that you have hundreds of boats, accessories and more all in one spot. Instead of jumping on the first thing that interests you, use this opportunity to compare different models.  Shop around for the best quality at the right price for you.

Start doing your research now because the boat shows are coming soon!  Mark your calendars for the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Show September 19-21.  Stay tuned for more information about the show in next week's blog.  Summerset Boat Lifts will be there ready to answer all your Lake of the Ozarks boat lift questions!

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573-348-5073

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Galva-Hoist: Withstanding the Roughest Waters at the Lake

The waters of the Lake of the Ozarks can get pretty rough during the Summer!  Thousands of vacationers bring their boats to our Lake for family vacations, fishing trips and other events each Summer.  Locals also like to take their boats out for a spin.  All this activity on the water can take its toll on your boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Galva-Hoist Boat Lifts

Summerset Boat Lifts is proud to offer the Galva-Hoist product line of floating boat lifts.  Galva-Hoist is engineered at the Lake for the Lake...Lake of the Ozarks.  The Galva-Hoist is extremely capable of withstanding the roughest waters here at the Lake!  No matter what brand of boat or dock you have, the Galva-Hoist at the Lake of the Ozarks provides great value and performance.  From personal watercraft lifts all the way to custom lifts, be sure to check out the Galva-Hoist and its exclusive dealer...Summerset Boat Lifts!

Accompanying Service 

As a dealer for Galva-Hoist, Summerset Boat Lifts employs personnel for all aspects of the boat lift business from sales to shipping, assembly to installation and service, are all provided by our own employees. We control our schedule to meet the needs of our customers. We want our customers to relax knowing their boat lift needs are being handled by professionals. Summerset’s record of service after the sale is unparallel in the boat lift industry. We don’t just sell you a lift, we sell you our service!

Now that the season is coming to a close, it's time to evaluate if you're Lake of the Ozark boat slip can make it through another year!  For all your boat lift servicing needs or to purchase a new lift, give Summerset Boat Lifts a call at 573-348-5073.  We’re here to make certain you and your boat get the very best level of product and boat lift service at the Lake of the Ozarks!

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1165 Jeffries Road Osage Beach, MO  65065

573-348-5073

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10 Inspirational Labor Day Quotes

Summerset Boat Lifts is gearing up for another great Labor Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks! Each year many vacationers come from all over the Midwest for the last big weekend for boating at the Lake.  To kick start the celebration, we thought we would share some inspirational Labor Day quotes!

1. "Nothing will work unless you do." ~ Maya Angelou 

2. "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." ~ Confucius

3. "Inspiration usually comes during work, rather than before it." ~ Madeleine L'Engle

4. "A man is not paid for having a head and hands, but for using them." ~ Elbert Hubbard

5. "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence." ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

6. "Happiness does not come from doing easy work, but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best." ~ Theodore Isaac Rubin

7. "The only place success comes before work is the dictionary." ~ Vince Lombardi

8. "Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." ~ Theodore Roosevelt

9. "I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work." ~ Thomas Edison

10. "The only way to enjoy anything in this life is to earn it first." ~ Ginger Rogers

Summerset Boat Lifts is here for all your Lake of the Ozarks boat lift needs this weekend.  If you experience any problems, be sure to give us a call at 573-348-5073.  Summerset Boat Lifts wishes you a very happy Labor Day Weekend! 

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Get On the Water for Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2014!

It's that time of the year again, where hundreds of boat line up to watch the largest unsanctioned boat race in the US!  Summerset Boat Lifts will be right there in all the action, ready to help with any Lake of the Ozarks boat lift needs.  In addition to the BIG race this weekend, be sure to check out the family-fun events all week long!

Shootout Schedule of Events    

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 20
“Performance Boat Center" presents – "Shootout in the Park”

• 8:00 a.m. to Noon - Vendor Booth set-up.
• Noon to 10:00 p.m. - Race Boats lines up and located throughout the Park for meet and greet. Location at the Fair Grounds in Laurie.
• Vendors, Beer Garden, bounce houses for the kids and much more.
• Enjoy the day at the Shootout in the Park.

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Vendor Booth set-up at Buccaneer Bay
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Racer Village set up at Buccaneer Bay

6:00 p.m. - Live Entertainment with Jazz West at Captain Ron's

THURSDAY - AUGUST 21

Shootout PWC Dam Run

• $150.00 entry/shootout registration fee to benefit charities
• 9:00 a.m. - Registration at Surdyke Yamaha
• 10:00 a.m. - Start from Surdyke Yamaha to Truman Dam and back to Shorty Pants
• 5 - 6:00 p.m. - Post Party at Shorty Pants

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Vendor Booth set up at Buccaneer Bay

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Racer Village set up at Buccaneer Bay

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Captain Ron's open for breakfast

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - First National Bank "Make-A-Wish"  Powerboat rides - Dock 3

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Racers can pick up registration packets

4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Poly Lift Poker Run Registration at Captain Ron's

4:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. - Meet - and - Greet with racers

Photo Credit to: FunLake.com

Shootout Hall of Fame Dinner

• 6:00 p.m. - Doors open.  7:00 p.m. - Shootout Hall of Fame Dinner at the Stables at Cannon Smoked Saloon

6:00 p.m. - Stereo Shootout presented by Waves and Wheels at Camden on the Lake

8:00 p.m. Live Entertainment with Soca Juke Box at Captain Ron’s

FRIDAY - AUGUST 22

7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Poly Lift Poker Run - Registration and start at Backwater Jacks

8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Captain Ron's open for Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Racer Village open to public at Buccaneer Bay

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Vendor booths open to public at Buccaneer Bay

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - On-Site Registration on Cannonball Beach

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Safety Inspections & Class Identifications on Dock 4 and Cannonball Beach

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Live Entertainment with Soca Jukebox at Captain Ron's.

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. -  Benefit Auction at Captain Ron’s (following the Poker Run)

11:00 p.m. -  Close - Music with DJ Kyle at Captain Ron’s

SATURDAY - AUGUST 23

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Captain Ron's open for Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Registration on Cannonball Beach

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Safety Inspections & Class Identification

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - PWC Classes Run

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Racer Village open to public at Buccaneer Bay

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Vendor booths open to public at Buccaneer Bay

10:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremony / National Anthem

11:00 a.m. – Noon – Manufacturer Classes have priority runs

Noon – 2:00 p.m. – Professional Classes have priority runs

1:45 p.m. - Flying Performance

1:55 p.m. - Drag Race

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Non-Professional Classes have priority runs

2:50 p.m. -  Missing Man Flyover For Brad Smith and Jeff Asbell

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Manufacturer/Professional Classes have priority runs

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Live Entertainment The Mighty Wheel House on the barge at Captain Ron's

10:00 p.m. to Close – Music with DJ Kyle at Captain Ron’s

SUNDAY - AUGUST 24 

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Registration on Cannonball Beach
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Safety Inspections & Class Identification
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Racer Village open to the public at Buccaneer Bay
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Vendor Booths open to the public at Buccaneer Bay
10:00 a.m. - National Anthem
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Professional Classes have priority runs
11:00 a.m. – Noon – Manufacturer Classes have priority runs

11:50 a.m. - Missing Man flyover in honor of Steve Tripp

Noon- 1:00 p.m. – Non-Professional Classes have priority runs

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Professional Classes have priority runs
1:45 p.m. – Flying Performance
1:55 p.m. - Drag Race
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Open for final runs
4:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
4:00 p.m. - Vendors may start taking down

While you're out on the water this weekend, if you experience any problems with your boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks, we're here to help!  We pride ourselves in service and that's what sets Summerset Boat Lifts apart from everyone else.  We’re here to make certain you and your boat get the very best level of product and boat lift service at the Lake of the Ozarks!

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573-348-5073

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Is Your Dock Up to Code?

Not only is it important to maintain your Lake of the Ozarks boat lift, but its also important to have your dock checked out.  The Mid-County Fire Protection District is a great resource for boat dock regulations at the Lake of the Ozarks.  Summerset Boat Lifts is here to help and we can refer you to the professionals you need!

Electrical Installation Requirements

• All conductors shall be insulated copper conductors approved for the conditions of use.
• Each docking facility requiring electricity shall be supplied by only one (1) set of feeder conductors from the residential house panel. One (1) single branch circuit can serve as a feeder conductor if it is connected to a feed through module GFI disconnecting means.
• Overcurrent device(s) or disconnecting means designed to disconnect all electrical power supplying the docking facility shall be located onshore and within six (6) feet of the docking facility ramp it serves.
• The bottom height of the overcurrent device(s) or disconnecting means shall be 42 inches above the dock walkway at the shore connection or above elevation 665.
• A grounding electrode (in compliance with NEC 250.52, 250.53, 250.56) shall be installed at the onshore overcurrent device(s) or disconnecting means.
• An insulated grounding electrode conductor (sized in compliance with NEC 250.66, but not smaller than #6 AWG) shall be installed connecting the grounding electrode to the equipment grounding terminal at each onshore sub-panel or disconnecting means enclosures.
• For a complete list of requirements, click here. 

Other Boat Dock Regulation Resources

• Dock Inspection Application 
• Dock Wiring Check Sheet 
• District Map 

Summerset Boat Lifts is your premier boat lift dealer at the Lake of the Ozarks.  We're proud to offer the Galva-Hoist product line of floating boat lifts.  We pride ourselves in service, and it’s what sets us apart from everyone else.  We'll take care of your boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks, and will even put you in contact with those that can help you with your dock.  For any of your water recreation needs, contact Summerset Boat Lifts at 573-348-5073!   

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1165 Jeffries Road Osage Beach, MO  65065

573-348-5073

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