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Kayaking on the Lake Made EASY with a Permalaunch®!

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Do you love to Kayak on the lake or have you thought about picking up the fun activity? If you store your kayak on your dock at the Lake of the Ozarks, you probably already know that getting on and off your boat can be a bit of a challenge. Kayaks can be unstable when getting on and off - especially when you are going from the dock down into your boat. Our dock company at the Lake of the Ozarks is now offering a unique kayak float made by Permalaunch® that helps you stay dry, launch quickly and safer on your kayak, or canoe adventure! Read on to learn more! The Float Off - Float On Feature  Everything about the permalaunch® was designed for stability and ease of use. The Float Off – Float On Feature’s start with the vessel being partially submerged when boarding. The three middle underwater supports create stability for boarding, yet allow buoyancy in the vessel for ease of launch or retrieval. Custom designed handrails allow you to use your paddle to effortlessly pull the ves

Tips for Fishing Off your Dock

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Spring is finally here which means that it's time to start enjoying the great outdoors again! There are so many wonderful ways to enjoy the outdoors at the Lake of the Ozarks. Fishing is a popular activity for people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy. Fishing off a dock is a great way to catch fish this Spring and today our dock company at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few tips for fishing off your dock this spring! Move With the Water When you're trying to catch bass at the Lake off your dock, a general rule of thumb is that the bass will move with the water levels. Spring typically brings frequent rain showers which can cause a fluctuation in water levels. Generally, the bass will rise with the water levels. With higher water levels, it's not a bad idea to target the top of the water. You'd be surprised how shallow the bass will live. Create a Fish Habitat If you want to attract fish to your dock, a great way to do so is to provide a home for them! Placi

Did Your Dock Get Damaged by High Winds?

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We've had some extremely powerful winds here at the Lake of the Ozarks over the past week and it's done some damage across the Ozarks. From powerlines down, trees, roofs, and docks breaking loose, it's likely that you've experienced some kind damage from the strong winds. With Spring just right around the corner if you experienced any damage to your Lake of the Ozarks dock , now is the perfect time to make any repairs. One Source Services repairs all brands of docks!  The National Weather Service Meteorologist Cory Rothstein confirmed wind gusts of 47 mph! If these winds affected your dock, call the best dock repair company at the Lake of the Ozarks, One Source Services!  Dock Repair   We offer 24/7 emergency service on all brands of docks. If an emergency arises that requires immediate attention, don't hesitate to give us a call! We will gladly come out and fix your issue in a timely manner. Below is a list of some of the repairs we can make to your doc

Come By One Source Services Booth at the St. Charles Boat Show!

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If you are a boating enthusiast, you won't want to miss the St. Charles Boat Show this weekend! The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association organizes this premiere show for all boating enthusiast over the Midwest! You won't just find boat dealers at this show, there will also be other vendors throughout the St. Charles Convention Center that can help you build your lake lifestyle. One Source Servies will be there and we hope to see you there! Read on to get all the details!  When  Thursday, March 7th 3pm - 9pm  Friday, March 8th 12pm - 10pm  Saturday, March 9th 10am -9pm  Sunday, March 10th 10am - 5pm  Where St. Charles Convention Center  1 Convention Center Plz  St. Charels, Mo 63303  Admission  $9 Adults  $5 Children  Children 5 & under Free  $1 of each Paid Adult Admission is donated to Kids' Harbor Child Advocacy Center!  More About Kid's Harbor  Kids’ Harbor, Inc., is a Child Advocacy Center serving the Lake of the Oz

How to Acquire a Dock Permit at the Lake of the Ozarks

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Lake of the Ozarks is a unique lake because when you own lake property you actually own everything up to the shoreline. For this reason, most lake homeowners also own a dock at their residence. Even though you technically own your piece of shoreline, there are still are still rules and regulations regarding owning and building a dock at the Lake of the Ozarks . To build a dock at the Lake of the Ozarks there are permitting and inspection rules that you must follow. Today, our dock building company at the Lake of the Ozarks has the info you need for getting a dock permit from Ameren Missouri.  Instructions for Permit Application  A Complete Permit Application Packet Must Contain the Following: Application for an Ameren Missouri Permit (PDF) - Include name, address and a detailed description of the proposed project and its location.  Docks and Pumps Specification Sheet Bank Stabilization Specification Sheet Copy of fire district permit or electrical approval (for docks an