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Boat Service & Repair near Lake of the Ozarks

Find vetted boat repair, motor service, and marine specialists near Lake of the Ozarks — serving Osage Beach, Lake Ozark, and Camdenton
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Lake of the Ozarks is Missouri’s largest reservoir and one of the most intensely used recreational boating destinations in the entire Midwest — 54,000 acres of serpentine waterway with over 1,150 miles of shoreline winding through Camden, Miller, Morgan, and Benton counties. Created in 1931 by Bagnell Dam on the Osage River, the lake stretches 92 miles from the dam to the upper arms and operates on a mile marker system that organizes everything on the lake — including marine service — by distance from Mile Marker 0 at the dam. The boat mix at Lake of the Ozarks is unlike any other Midwest lake: high-performance cruisers, luxury houseboats, wake boats, and tritoons share the water with family pontoons in a concentration of premium vessels that demands a service market capable of handling complex engines, large-boat systems, and everything in between.

Marine service is concentrated in five corridors along the mile marker system. Osage Beach between Mile Markers 15 and 25 has the highest density of qualified shops on the lake with 27 verified providers covering motor repair, electronics, and trailer service. Lake Ozark near the dam has 11 providers including full-service marinas. Camdenton and Gravois Mills each have 10 providers serving the mid-lake corridor, and Sunrise Beach has 13 providers covering the upper main channel area. For boats stored above Mile Marker 45 in the upper lake arms — mobile marine mechanics are the most practical service option given the distance from shore-based shops. Find Boat Services lists 90 verified motor repair, electronics, trailer, fiberglass, upholstery, and mobile marine providers across the full Lake of the Ozarks corridor.

Peak season at Lake of the Ozarks runs Memorial Day through Labor Day with intense weekend traffic from St. Louis and Kansas City — the lake draws an estimated 3.5 million visitors annually. Book service appointments two to three weeks in advance during summer months and schedule fall winterization in September before the season winds down and shop schedules fill completely.

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Boat Service Providers near Lake of the Ozarks

Showing 79 verified providers within 40 miles

Affordable Watercraft Service & Rental, Boat Rentals Lake of the Ozarks

23.88 miles
25563 MO-5, Gravois Mills, Missouri

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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
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8:00 am – 8:00 pm
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8:00 am – 8:00 pm

The Jet Ski Place

24.8 miles
14285 Twin Bays Rd, Gravois Mills, Missouri

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8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sims Marine

25.14 miles
26788 Cook Rd, Gravois Mills, Missouri

Raymond’s Boat & Motor Sales

25.42 miles
27126 MO-5, Gravois Mills, Missouri

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8:30 am – 5:00 pm
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8:30 am – 5:00 pm
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Westside Powersports Lake of the Ozarks

26.2 miles
14678 Keepsake Rd, Gravois Mills, Missouri

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7:00 am – 4:00 pm
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7:00 am – 4:00 pm
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7:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Wrights B & M Marine LLC

26.49 miles
14299 Keepsake Rd, Gravois Mills, Missouri

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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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CHB Yacht Service LLC

26.75 miles
28492 Playmor Beach Rd, Rocky Mount, Missouri

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8:30 am – 5:30 pm
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8:30 am – 5:30 pm
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Marine and Motor Services

26.98 miles
594 State Rte W, Rocky Mount, Missouri

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8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Freshwater Marine Sales & Service

27.52 miles
163 Midway Rd, Eldon, Missouri

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8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Tony’s Mobile Marine

27.93 miles
27730 State Hwy Y, Rocky Mount, Missouri

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Closed
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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9:00 am – 5:30 pm
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9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake of the Ozarks


Mile markers start at Bagnell Dam (Mile Marker 0) and increase along the Osage, Grand Glaize, and Gravois arms, and it’s the fastest way to tell a mobile mechanic or towing service exactly where you are. When you’re calling for dockside repair or a tow, giving your arm and mile marker gets help to you faster than a street address ever could on a lake this size.


With over 1,150 miles of shoreline packed into narrow, winding arms, Lake of the Ozarks has more dock traffic, submerged structure, and shallow cove hazards per mile than a typical open lake. That density means props, lower units, and hull gelcoat take more routine wear here than on a lake with fewer boats packed into tighter water — regular inspections catch damage before it becomes a bigger repair.


Public ramps are spread across the Osage, Glaize, and Gravois arms, managed by Missouri State Parks, Ameren Missouri, and the Army Corps of Engineers — and mobile mechanics throughout our directory cover all three. Search by category and mile marker range to find a provider close to your specific launch point rather than driving the length of the lake for service.


Yes — several access points, including Pa He Tsi Access, close when lake levels drop below a set threshold, and low water can expose hazards near docks and shallow coves that aren’t visible at normal pool level. If you’re storing a boat near the shoreline, ask your local shop or marina how seasonal level changes affect prop clearance and dock positioning at your specific location.


Lake of the Ozarks is a man-made reservoir formed when Bagnell Dam flooded the original Osage River valley in the 1930s, which is why it winds through narrow arms and coves instead of forming one open body of water. That original river-valley topography means more submerged timber and structure than a naturally formed lake, so props and lower units here see different wear patterns than boats on glacial or spring-fed lakes elsewhere in the Midwest.

Missouri Boater FAQ


For 2026, professional winterization ranges from $200 to $550. Outboard services typically land on the lower end, while complex high-performance boats reach the higher range.


Anyone born after January 1, 1984, must carry this card and a photo ID to operate a motorized vessel on Missouri lakes (this law does not apply to rivers).


Registrations are valid for three years and expire on June 30th. Fees are tiered by length: Under 16ft ($25), 16–26ft ($55), 26–40ft ($100), and 40ft+ ($150).


Yes. Missouri is one of the few states requiring separate titles and registrations for any outboard motor over 10HP.


This is a strictly enforced “No Wake” requirement within 100 feet of any dock, pier, or person in the water. Violators at high-density lakes often face fines exceeding $160.

Official Missouri Resources

Handbook of Missouri Boating Laws

2026 Enforcement: Missouri Water Patrol is strictly monitoring no-wake zones and careless operation at high-traffic lakes

Missouri Boat Registration & Titling

Deadline Warning: You have exactly 60 days from the purchase date to title your boat and motor. On the 61st day, a delinquency penalty applies that can reach $200. Trailer Tip: Boat trailers must be registered and titled through the DOR. Unlike some neighboring states, you must display a license plate on your trailer.

Missouri Fishing Licenses & Permits

2026 Update: Resident annual fishing licenses are $14.00. Out-of-state boaters at Lake Taneycomo should expect a new $40 Non-Resident Trout Permit.

Missouri Invasive Species Prevention

Protocol: Conservation officers strictly enforce the “Destroy, Dispose, Drain” protocol, especially when moving between the Missouri River and Ozark reservoirs.

 SERVICE ALERT: Lake of the Ozarks shops typically hit 100% capacity for spring commissioning, fiberglass repair, and marine electronics installs by April. If you're prepping your boat for the Memorial Day weekend rush on the Osage Arm or upgrading to forward-facing sonar before crappie season, book your service appointment now.

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