The Annual Lake of the Ozarks September In-Water Boat Show is this weekend! Join us at Captain Ron's to browse all the latest top of the line boats, docks, lifts and accessories. There will be over 100 boats including new cruisers, performance boats, runabouts, personal watercraft and a good selection of quality pre-owned boats. In addition, be sure to check out our booth for the best boat lifts at the Lake of the Ozarks. Enjoy end of the season clearance pricing!
LOCATION
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill
Sunrise Beach, MO
34 1/2 Mile Marker
ADMISSION
Adults: $6 Each
Children (12 and under): FREE
$1 of Each Paid Adult Admission will be donated to Kids' Harbor Child Advocacy Center
With these great deals, now is the time to buy! This is one Lake of the Ozarks boat show you don't want to miss. Even if you're not ready to buy, the event will surely be a great opportunity for you to spend time with your family at a beautiful waterfront location. Be sure to stop by and check out Lake of the Ozarks' best boat lift dealer during the event. For all your boat lift needs, contact Summerset Boat Lifts at 573-348-5073!
What started as a goofy celebration among friends has turned into an international phenomenon! International Talk Like A Pirate Day is now celebrated every year on September 19. Your favorite Lake of the Ozarks boat lift dealer is here to help you prepare for this excitin' holiday. To set the mood, have a listen to the Official Talk Like a Pirate Day Song!
Basic Pirate Lingo
Pirate lingo is rich and complicated, but here are a few words from TalkLikeAPirate.com for you to brush up on for this fun-filled weekend. For more pirate slang, check out this pirate glossary: www.PirateGlossary.com.
Ahoy! - "Hello!"
Avast - a phrase meaning to stop and give attention, such as "Check it out!" or "No way!"
Aye! - "Why yes, I agree most heartily with everything you just said or did."
Aye aye! - "I'll get right on that sir, as soon as my break is over."
Arrr! - not to be confused with "arrrgh" (the sound made when you sit on a belayin' pin), means several things such as "yes," "I agree," "I'm happy," "I'm enjoying this," the possibilities are endless.
Beauty - the best possible pirate address for a woman. It's always preceded by "me," as in, "C'mere, me beauty."
Bilge Rat - The bilge is the lowest level of the ship, and therefore it's an insult to call someone a bilge rat.
Bung Hole - Victuals on a ship were stored in wooden casks. The stopper in the barrel is called the bung, therefore the hole is called the bung hole. Use it when dinner is served to say, "Well, me hearties, let's see what crawled out of the bung hole."
Grog - an alcoholic drink, usually rum diluted with water, but can refer to any alcoholic drink besides beer. Water aboard ship was stored for long periods of time in slimy wooden barrels, so the rum was often added to kill the rancid taste.
Lubber - or "land lubber," which is the seaman's version of land lover, mangled by typical pirate disregard for elocution. It is someone that does not go to sea, but who stays on land.
Smartly - means do something quickly; you might say "Smartly, me lass," when sending the bar maid off for another round.
Since memorizing the entire pirate glossary isn't very practical, try this English-to-Pirate translator: http://www.speakpirate.com/.
While you're out on the Lake enjoying the beautiful weather and talking like a pirate this weekend, keep Summerset Boat Lifts in mind for all your boat lift needs. Fall is here and winter is just around the corner, now is the time to get your Lake of the Ozarks boat lift repairs and regular maintenance done. Contact us today at 573-348-5073 to schedule an appointment!
At Summerset Boat Lifts, we can lift anything from canoes to cruisers and everything in between. While personal watercraft are going to be less expensive than a yacht, they're still an investment. In order to protect that investment, you'll need a Lake of the Ozarks personal watercraft lift. Summerset Boat Lifts manufactures 3 types of personal watercraft lifts.
1. Sidemount
The Galva-Hoist sidemount mechanical lift is available for the homeowner with property line issues. It's a space-saver in the fact that the footprint on the dock is only 5 1/2 feet instead of 11 feet.
2. Single Place
The flagship of our PWC line, the poly tank front-mount unit is quite capable of withstanding any water conditions. The single-tank, by design, will hold your machine higher out of the water than a two-tank system would. This means you WILL have dry feet when you want to maintain or cover your craft, GUARANTEED!
3. Double Place
The double-place personal watercraft lift is an extension of our popular single tank design. Purchasing one offers considerable price savings over purchasing two single's. The double is also available with a full deck.
Summerset Boat Lifts is proud to offer the Galva-Hoist product line of floating boat lifts! They're engineered to withstand the rough waters that the Lake of the Ozarks experiences each year. No matter what brand of boat or dock you have, the Galva-Hoist boat lifts provide great value and performance. Our new lift sales are complimented by pre-owned sales to fit your budget. Contact us today at 573-348-5073 for more information about our watercraft lifts at the Lake of the Ozarks!
Labor Day Weekend is here! While most of you know that Labor Day is a holiday designed to celebrate the hard work and achievements of American workers, many focus on that fact that we all get a 3-day weekend. We are busy organizing weekend plans, like what to eat, where to watch fireworks and what other activities to participate in with family and friends. Do you ever think about how this holiday came about though?
History of Labor Day
Labor Day was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Learn a little more about how Labor Day originated with this video from History.com:
Labor Day Facts
1. Original Labor Day festivities included speeches, a picnic, an abundance of cigars and Lager beer kegs mounted in every conceivable place.
2. Labor Day started in Chicago as a protest campaign in support of the 8-hour work day.
3. The first Labor Day celebration in New York City was designed as a way to appease city workers after numerous strikes and in some cases even violence.
4. Oregon was the first state to declare Labor Day as a state holiday, followed in suit by Colorado, New York, Massachusetts and then New Jersey.
5. Labor Day has been celebrated on the first Monday of September ever since President Grover Cleveland declared that day Labor Day in 1894.
6. In the 19th century, Americans worked 12-hours, 7 days a week.
7. The Adamson Act was passed on September 3, 1916 to establish an 8-hour work day.
8. There is still a Labor Day parade in New York City that takes place throughout the 20 blocks north of the 1882 labor march.
Labor Day is still celebrated all across the country, and even around the world. Traditional Labor Day activities include parades, picnics, barbecues, fireworks and other public gatherings. Today, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, when the children have headed back to school and the weather is about to change again. Summerset Boat Lifts wishes you a Happy Labor Day Weekend! Be safe out on the water, the lake will be busy for the holiday. If you're boat lift needs repairs after dealing with the rough waters this weekend, give the best boat lift dealer at the Lake of the Ozarks a call at 573-348-5073!
Summerset Boat Lifts is a preferred partner of Firstmate Remote Controls for your Lake of the Ozarks boat lift. With the push of a button, it takes all the work out of raising and lowering your boat. The Firstmate system can automatically set your boat to one of three levels: up, board or down. When set to the board position, there's no more climbing up into the boat or hanging onto the dock, making it easier to get your guests and their items in and out of the boat safely. It is engineered and designed with safety and convenience in mind!
Firstmate Benefits
The Firstmate Boat Lift Remote Control isn't just an accessory, it's a safety net for the following:
Your Boat - will automatically add air when the lift goes into the water.
Your Dock - keeps your lift up from the undercurrent of those rough waters here at Lake of the Ozarks.
Your Lift - will add air if there's air restriction in the tanks or if there is a leak in the hose.
Your Guests - will hold your boat in place during boarding and debarking.
Your Wallet - increases the resale value of your lift.
Together, Summerset Boat Lifts and Firstmate are offering logical solutions for the smart boater. If you're interested in purchasing a remote control for your lift, contact the best boat lift dealer at the Lake of the Ozarks! Give us a call at 573-348-5073 for more information about the Firstmate system!
The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is back for another great year. Join us all week long for great, family-fun activities leading up to the big race next weekend. The Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the Midwest and one event you don't want to miss! Check out this year's schedule of events below:
Friday, August 21st
“2nd Annual Border Xpressions Shootout Pontoon Poker Run"
7:30 a.m. Sign in at either Captain Ron's (34 mm) or Momma's Market (4 mm)
8:30 a.m Breakfast at both starting points
11:00 a.m Poker Run Starts
6:00 p.m. All hands turned in at Topsider
Friday, August 21st
"6th Annual Mini Shootout" at Papa Chubby’s – 26 mile marker
5:00 registration and meet and greet
DJ Captain Mark 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Papa Chubby’s
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Live Entertainment with Soca Juke Box at Captain Ron’s
Saturday, August 22nd
"6th Annual Mini Shootout" at Papa Chubby’s – 26 mile marker
9:00 a.m. - Noon - Practice Runs
Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch and open Swimming
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Splash Runs and the Bounty Race
Live Entertainment 7 p. m. to 11 p.m. at Papa Chubby’s
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Live Entertainment with Soca Juke Box at Captain Ron’s
Sunday, August 23rd
"6th Annual Mini Shootout" at Papa Chubby's 26 mile marker
9:00 a.m. to Noon - Bracket Racing, Exhibition Races & Powder Puff Racing
Noon to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch and open Swimming
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Class Runs, Top Gun Racing & The Bounty Race
Awards Ceremony immediately following racing
Sunday, August 23rd
7th Annual 2015 Shootout Benefit Golf Tournament at Old Kinderhook
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
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 and about on the water this weekend, keep Summerset Boat Lifts in mind for all your Lake of the Ozarks boat lift needs. Whether you need some minor repairs or a brand new boat lift, our boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks has you covered! Contact us at 573-348-5073. We hope you have a wonderful and safe time here at Lake of the Ozarks during the 2015 Shootout!
This Saturday, August 15, Surdyke Yamaha will be hosting their 7th Annual Shootout PWC Dam Poker Run. This is one ride you'll definitely want to be a part of! Explore the upper mile markers of the Lake of the Ozarks with fellow PWC enthusiasts, while also raising money for Lake area charities. This 150 mile journey to Truman Dam and back includes several stops along the way where you'll jump from a cliff, swing from a rope, shoot the minnow and make a few other pit stops at some of the best restaurants and marinas for fuel and refreshment!
Poker Run Schedule
7:00 AM - Check-In at Surdyke KK Marina, walk-up registrations will be accepted between 7 and 8 AM on Saturday.
8:00 AM SHARP - Start time for approximate 150 mile ride to Truman Dam and back, including at least 6 stops for poker stamp, food, fuel and fun! Last stop at Shorty Pants.
Join us for the after party at Shorty Pants Lounge, where we will compare poker hands and award prizes. If you are unable the attend the poker run, but would still like to donate, it would be much appreciated. While you're out on the water this weekend, let Summerset Boat Lifts take care of all your Lake of the Ozarks PWC lift needs! If you don't have a PWC lift, now is the time to get one; protect your investment!
