3 Things All Boat Owners Should Focus On When Preparing for Winter

The boating season is nearing an end and it's time to start thinking about preparing your vessels for the cold winter. Winterizing your boat should be a top priority in the coming weeks. While there may still be a few nice days for a boat ride, you should be thinking about scheduling your fall boat lift maintenance at the Lake of the Ozarks and your boat winterization. This week's blog is all about the three things you should focus on as winter comes our way.

Winterize Boat

It's important to winterize your boat and PWC before it gets too cold. During the winterization process, the fluids will be drained from your vessel. This can help prevent the liquid from freezing, expanding, and cracking an important component of your boat. This time of year is also a great opportunity to make any mechanical or cosmetic repairs. From buffing your paint to repairing a chip to breaking down the engine - winter is the best time to have these types of repairs completed. Your boat isn't being used anyway!

Prep Your Dock

Your dock goes through a lot as the temperatures drop. The floatation devices can be damaged by the lower lake levels of winter if your dock sits on dry land. The sharp rocks and tree branches in the lake can puncture these flotation devices, as well. If the water around your dock freezes, it can damage these tubs, as well. Your dock being frozen in one place can be rough on the structure, especially on the catwalk and connection lines. If you have water lines ran to your dock, consider winterizing it, as well. Another way to prepare your dock for winter is to ensure all the bracing and structure is sound and ready for the potential weight of ice and snow.

Check Your Lift

Your lift works hard during the off season. Not only does it hold your boat out of the water, but it also protects it from the harsh winter weather. Up on a lift is a safe place for your boat - as long as your lift is in good working order. That's where we come into play! This time of year is a great opportunity to ensure your lift fittings and bracing are all in place and tight. This is an important step as you get your lift ready for winter - especially if your boat is being stored up on a lift. The last thing you want is to find your boat in the water when checking on your dock this winter!

Here at Summerset Boat Lifts, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service and highest quality products for our customers. As the best boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks, we know how important it is to have your lift serviced and maintenance performed before the long, cold winter arrives. Give us a call today to schedule your fall check up on your Lake of the Ozarks boat lift!

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New Lift For Your Bargain Boat

Fall is one of the best times to find a deal on a boat for sale. If you're looking to buy a new boat, you likely want to get a new boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks put in to help store and protect it this winter. As the best boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks, we pride ourselves on building high quality boat lifts. From canoes to cruisers, we lift them all and that's what this week's blog is all about -- the different boat lift size options we have available!

New Boat Lifts from Summerset Boat Lifts

P-65
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!
Capacity: 6,500 lbs.


P-120

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.
Capacity: 12,000 lbs.

P-200
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.
Capacity: 20,000 lbs

SINGLE PLACE
The flagship of our PWC line, the poly tank front-mount unit is quite capable of withstanding any water conditions. The design of the frame gives a smooth modern look and superior strength. The flotation tanks are some of the largest in the industry and this means you WILL have dry feet when you want to maintain or cover your craft, GUARANTEED.
Capacity: 1,200 lbs.


DOUBLE PLACE
The Double-Place Personal Water Craft lift is an extension of our popular single place design. For considerable price saving over purchasing two single’s, the double is available in several configurations. The width of the frame can be fit to most popular slip widths including 10, 11, 12 & 14’. The frame is also ideal for the discriminating boater that wants to fully deck the unit.
Capacity: 2,200 lbs.

What are you waiting for? If you have your eye on a new boat, take advantage of end-of-year pricing and make her yours today! With a new boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks being built, you can rest assured your new boat will be well protected all winter long and ready for you to hit the water come spring. Contact Summerset Boat Lifts today to schedule your new boat lift build!

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2019 Fall Harbor Hop Spots

Can you believe it's time for the Fall Harbor Hop at the Lake of the Ozarks? The season flew by and boating is nearing an end for the year. Each year, many people like to get one last run in and participate in the Fall Harbor Hop! Our boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks knows how much fun boating is and we enjoy every chance we can to get out and enjoy the water. We also know how important it is to keep your boat safe all season long. If you're storing your boat on a lift this winter, be sure to schedule your boat lift maintenance at the Lake of the Ozarks to ensure it is in good working order for the winter that's ahead. In the meantime, check out the different check-in spots for the 2019 Fall Harbor Hop below:

About the Event:

Draw cards at more than 40 locations around the Lake of the Ozarks to make a winning poker hand in the Harbor Hop. Enter the Harbor Hop by stopping at any of the checkpoints listed below. A player may 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 and the completed hand is turned in at the checkpoint where the 7th card is drawn. To qualify, a hand must be turned in by 7:00 p.m.

Harbor Hop Checkpoints:

Checkpoints Gravois Arm - Section I
Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog - 4.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Gas Hole at Beauty View Resort - 5.5 MM Soap Creek - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill - 7 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Hillbilly Yacht Club Bar & Grill - 7 MM Gravois Arm - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Frog's Bar & Grill - 8 MM Gravois Arm - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Tap and Grill Lakeside Brew Haus - 6.5 MM Main Channel - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Millstone Marina - 6.5 MM Main Channel - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Checkpoints Dam, Main Channel, 13 MM - Section II
Beavers at the Dam - 0 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Ozark Yacht Club/Lakeside Cafe - 1MM (Jennings Branch Cove) - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill - 3 MM (Jobson Hollow Cove) - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Big Thunder Marina at Glencove - 3 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Shady Gators #1 - 7 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Shady Gators #2 - 7 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Camden on the Lake/H.Toads - 7 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Franky & Louie's #1 - 10 MM (Lynch Cove) - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Franky & Louie's #2 - 10 MM (Lynch Cove) - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Lake House 13 at Pointe Oasis - 13 MM (Chimney Cove) - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Checkpoints 13.5 MM - 26 MM, Main Channel - Section III
Backwater Jack's - 17.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Adventure Boat Rentals - 17.5 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Dog Days #1 - 19 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Dog Days #2 - 19 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Kelly's Port - 19.5 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Bridgeview Marina & Shipstore - 1.5 MM Grand Glaize Arm - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Formula Boats of Missouri - 1 MM Grand Glaize Arm - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Surdyke Port 20 - 20 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Premier 54 Marina - 20 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Shorty Pants Marina & Lounge - 21 MM (Woodland Cove) - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Redhead Lakeside Grille - 21 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Paradise Tropical Restaurant #1 - 24 MM - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Paradise Tropical Restaurant #2 - 24 MM - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Landshark Bar & Grill - 26 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Papa Chubby's Food & Booze - 26 MM (Crab Tree Cove) - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Checkpoints 28.5 MM - 38 MM, Main Channel & Big Niangua Arm - Section IV
Larry's on the Lake #1 - 31 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Larry's on the Lake #2 - 31 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
The Fish & Company - 31 MM (Linn Creek Cove) - 11:00 to 7:00 pm
Bulldog's Beach House - 33 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Chesnie's Cafe - 33 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill #1 - 34.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill #2 - 34.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Nautifish Rum Bar - 3.5 MM Big Niangua - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Bridal Cave/Thunder Mountain Park - 10.5 MM Big Niangua - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Pirates Point Gas Dock & Boat Rentals - 35 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Bear Bottom Resort - 38 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Make plans to end boating season in style by participating in the 2019 Fall Harbor Hop this weekend - October 12th. This is often the last outing many area boaters make and it's a good chance to look over your lift, while you're on your dock deboarding after the event. If you notice anything off about your boat lift, now's the time to contact Summerset Boat Lifts to get it looked at before the winter months hit!

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Gear Up for a Big Fishing Weekend

Have you heard? There are two exciting fishing tournaments happening at the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend. Our boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks knows that you rely on your lift to protect your fishing boat all year long. If you're an avid fisher or simply enjoy casting a line every now and again, this is a good weekend to get back out there and wait for the big one! Check out the details of the two fishing tournaments below, brought to you by Summerset Boat Lifts!

Fall Big Bass Bash

Oct 05, 2019 - Oct 06, 2019
Lake Wide
Big Bass Event for Amateur Anglers with 5 weigh in locations across The Lake.. IT COULD BE YOUR CHANCE TO CATCH THE BASS OF A LIFETIME!

The Big Bass Bash is a bass tournament designed for amateurs only. Its unique format allows the weekend angler a chance to win big money like the professionals. Unlike most fishing tournaments which have a team arrangement where prizes are based on total weight, the Big Bass Bash format is distinctive in that it only takes one fisherman just one big bass to win.

Anglers can launch from anywhere on Lake of the Ozarks. The Big Bass Bash will have four weigh-in stations to accommodate the anglers: PB2 (Grand Glaize State Park), Red Oak Resort, Alhonna Resort, & Point Randall Resort.

Photo Credit: Fun Lake

Osage Beach Fishing Derby

Oct 05, 2019 - Oct 06, 2019
Osage Beach City Park Lake Front
The City of Osage Beach Fishing Derby will be held on October 5th at the Osage Beach City Park! Join us at this free event which includes prizes and a hot dog lunch! All equipment will be provided. Open to all children ages 15 and under and their families. For more information visit www.osagebeach.org

Now's a great time to hit the water and cast a line to wait for the big bite. If you're worried about your boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks, now's also the time to get it checked out before the cold of winter hits. Ensure your boat lift is in good working order and ready to protect your boat all winter long! Give our Lake of the Ozarks boat lift experts a call today and we'll be on your dock checking over your lift in no time!

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Schedule Your Fall Boat Lift Maintenance

It's officially fall and that means the boating season is nearing an end. As we reflect back upon the summer filled with memories on the lake, it's time to ensure your boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks is prepared for the months ahead. It's important to perform regular boat lift maintenance at the Lake of the Ozarks and Summerset Boat Lifts not only helps build and install the toughest lifts around, we can help ensure your lift is well maintained, too! Check out a few of the reasons why you should schedule your fall lift maintenance today.

Ensure your lift is ready for winter.

The winter months can be rough on a lift and if there is already damage, it may cause further damage or worse, complete failure. A boat lift check up this fall can help ensure your lift is ready for the upcoming months. Protecting your boat is vital and a lift that's functioning correctly is a great way to protect your vessel!

Repair any damage from the summer months. 

The rough waters at the Lake of the Ozarks can take a toll on your dock and boat lift. If your lift has seen a lot of action over the summer, now's the time to get it looked over. It's important to catch issues before the cold of winter set in. These repairs can be made early on that way further damage is not caused by the damage.

Replace bushings that wear down.

The moving parts of your lift can wear out over time. A lift inspection can help you become more aware of issues that may impact your lift. The repetitive up and down motion of using your lift all summer can wear out the moving joints and now's your chance to ensure your bushings are in good working order!

Protect your boat this winter. 

You spend a chunk of change on your boat and we're here to help you protect your investment. Even when you're not using it, your boat needs protecting. A boat lift at the Lake of the Ozarks can do just that! Keeping your boat up and out of the water this winter, a Summerset Boat Lift has a very important job. Ensure your lift is ready for the upcoming months and schedule your lift maintenance today!

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Check Us Out at the In-Water Boat Show: Sept. 20-22

It's hard to believe the summer season is coming to an end, especially with the warm temps we've been experiencing here at the Lake! There's no better time to take advantage of end of season pricing on boats, accessories, and boat lifts at the Lake of the Ozarks. And the 2019 Fall In-Water Boat Show is the place to catch all the deals! Whether you're in the market for a new boat or just like checking out all the cool dock and boating accessories, you're sure to be entertained at the LOMDA In-Water Boat Show this weekend. Come out to Captain Ron's Bar & Grill on September 20th-22nd for a weekend of boating fun! Check out the details:

LOMDA Fall In-Water Boat Show 2019

The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association will come together to bring you the best in boating at our upcoming boat show. Test drive the new boats and PWCs and get fantastic end of year pricing on your favorites! Don't miss the clearance boating accessories, as well. Stock up for another great summer on the water and replace those worn out water toys. And don't forget to check out the best boat lifts at the Lake of the Ozarks! This is a great way to get the details on a new lift and speak with one of our team members to learn why Summerset Boat Lifts is the best in the industry!

Boat Show Details:

Captain Ron's Bar & Grill in Sunrise Beach at the 34.5 MM by water
September 20th - 1:00pm to 7:00pm
September 21st - 10:00am to 7:00pm
September 22nd - 10:00am to 4:00pm

About Summerset Boat Lifts:

We’re 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 provides great value and performance.

Stop By & See Us!

When you come to check out the great deals on boats and boating accessories this weekend, don't forget to stop by and say hi! We'd be happy to show you some of the cool products we're offering and showcase how sturdy and reliable our boat lifts at the Lake of the Ozarks are. We can't wait to see you and help you find the right lift for your unique boating needs!

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1982: All About Summerset Boat Lifts

As a long-time boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks, we've seen a lot of changes over the years. From the size of boats to the style of boating to the lifts that protect those very boats, we've been here and experienced it right along with you. Here at Summerset Boat Lifts, we've adapted to the changes in the boating industry and are proud to offer the best boat lifts at the Lake of the Ozarks. Check out some detailed information about our company and why you should trust the best with protecting your vessel!

High Quality Boat Lifts

We are proud to offer the Galva-Hoist line of boat lifts. This product is engineered at the Lake of the Ozarks specifically for the waters at the Lake of the Ozarks. It's designed to withstand the roughest waters. Whether your lift is located on the main channel or back in a quiet cove, you can be confident when you choose our line of boat lifts. Our lifts can lift any type and size of boat out of the water. From canoes to PWCs to speed boats to cruisers, we can lift them all!

New Lift Options

We have a wide range of boat lifts available. If you're looking for a more cost-effective solution, we have pre-owned lifts available for purchase, as well. Our boat lift company at the Lake of the Ozarks can find a lift to fit the unique needs of your vessel AND if we don't have a solution on hand, we'll custom design a lift for your boat. It's a great way to ensure your boat is protected and has the proper protection you need.

Timely Lift Repairs

Are you having issues with your boat lift? It may be time for a repair! Whether the lift has been damaged or worn out over time, our service team will be on-site in a jiffy. You may be surprised at how fast we will be on your dock and working on your lift. We'll have your lift back up and working in no time. We want to earn your trust AND your business!

We're in the business of lifting boats and we've been around for many years and can help solve almost any boat lift issue you may have. We can create custom boat lifts at the Lake of the Ozarks to perfectly house and protect your boat. From cruisers to canoes, we lift them all!

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573-348-5073

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