Lake of the Ozarks: Boat Rental

Lake of the Ozarks - Boat Rentals

The Lake of the Ozarks has many isolated coves, magnificent scenery, and tranquil sunsets which makes it a boater's paradise. You will find all varieties of boats on the lake. On the weekends in summers you will see a lot of larger boats ranging anywhere from 24' - 100' in length as well as many personal water craft or Jet Ski's making the water rough and brutal for smaller boats. Each year the boats seem to get larger and larger forcing smaller boats like pontoons, bass boats, and 20' ski boats to cruise the off-season or during the week. On week days during the summer, the lake is exceptionally calm with many family boaters. If you do plan to bring a smaller boat to the lake on the weekends look for ski coves or calmer water to cruise on.

When it comes to renting a boat at The Lake of the Ozarks there are a few preparations steps you can do to make your vacation even more enjoyable. First, do some call ahead shopping to discover where the different rental establishments are located and what current rates they have to offer. These rates can change due to availability. Usually their rates are broken down into hour increments ranging from 1 hour to 8 hours, and some boats have daily rates for long term rentals. Make sure to ask about boat extras such as navigation systems, proper safety equipments, anchors, trolling motors, live wells, and other useful things you would need while out on the water. On the day of your rental, make sure to arrive early. Go through the entire boat testing the equipment, and documenting any imperfections with your digital camera focusing on dents, dings, and scratches. This will help prevent you from being unnecessarily charged for damages to the boat. Gas is readily available all over the lake. Normal operation hours during the summer range from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the off-season. If you plan to indulge in alcohol beverages while on the water, make sure to have a designated driver for your safety and the safety of others on the lake. The water patrol will arrest and prosecute drunken boaters. A BWI (Boating While Intoxicated) is similar to a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and you can lose your driver's license. This It is not something to take lightly. If you are facing charges or a conviction, you must speak with an attorney right away. By doing so, you can protect your rights, your reputation and your record. So the simple answer is "Don't Drive and Boat." We have warned you!

For your convenience we have put together a list of available boat rental companies in the Lake of the Ozarks. Please make sure to call ahead to insure availability. If a boat rental is not for you, you can always enjoy the lake by taking one of the many boat cruises offered daily. The behalf of go2lakeoftheozarks.com we would like to wish you a joyous safe vacation in the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.

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