Thursday, September 29, 2016

Find Our Full-Service Locations All Around the Lake Area

Not only does BomBay Boat Rental Co. offer Better Product, Better Prices, and Better People, but we also have Better Locations too! We try our best to make it as easy as possible for everyone to get out on the water in the best boat rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks. This is possible due to our 3 convenient, full-service locations and our delivery service. 



Easy to Find
You will find BomBay Boat Rental Co. scattered around the lake area, hopefully putting us very close to where you are located. All 3 of our watercraft rental locations are open from 8 am - 6 pm, seven days a week. As an added bonus this fall (and next spring) each of our locations are housed at Harbor Hop stops, making it easy for you to pick up your boat rental where you start "hopping" and drop it back off when you are done. 

573-365-1800
107 Village Marina Road
Suite 1
Lake Ozark, MO 65026
3 MM
With a full-service gas dock and convenience store onsite, you will find everything that you need here for a day out on the lake. The Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill is just a few steps away. There you can grab something tasty to eat, have a few drinks, and in the summer you can even enjoy their pool. 



573-552-9022
2359 Bittersweet Road
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
7.5 MM
This rental location can be found on the bottom level of a luxurious hotel, steps away from their restaurant, multiple bars, a pool with a swim-up bar, and a stage that hosts great live music. It also has a full-service gas dock and convenience store for all of your boating needs. As for the Fall Harbor Hop, you can hit 2 card stops while you are here. 



573-348-3433
1232 Jeffries Road
Osage Beach, MO 65065
18 MM
Here there is a gas dock next to the Rental Shack. Just up the stairs, you can enjoy lakeside and indoor dining, 3 bars, and 2 entertainment stages. Dog Days also boasts 2 Fall Harbor Hop card stops, so you can get your poker hand off to a great start.  



Easy to Rent
We make it very easy for you to reserve your Lake of the Ozarks boat rental. You can call any one of our 3 rental locations directly at the phone numbers listed above and talk to someone directly. 

Another option is to make a reservation online by visiting our website. Once your reservation request is received, we will contact you to nail down the specifics. We work hard to accommodate all requests!  

We Deliver Too!
In some cases, you don't even have to make your way to one of our rental locations. We will bring the ski boat, tritoon, or waverunner directly to you! BomBay Boat Rental Co. delivers to your location as long as you are within a 10-mile radius of one of our rental spots, and you will be renting the watercraft for 1 day or longer.  


Go Boating This Fall
Autumn is a gorgeous time to get out on the water and enjoy the scenic beauty that the lake has to offer. The water is calm, the fish are biting, and the leaves will be turning all sorts of gorgeous colors soon. 

Another great reason to enjoy a Lake of the Ozarks boat rental right now is the fact that our weekday rentals are HALF-PRICE! Keep an eye on BomBay Boat Rental Co.'s social media updates too, because we plan to offer a few more great deals before we are done for the season. Boating is an incredible experience, and we want to make sure that everyone has a chance to experience it. 


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Friday, September 23, 2016

Reserve Your Fall Harbor Hop Boat Rentals NOW!

The 31st Annual Fall Harbor Hop is only a couple of weeks away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. You don't have to be a boat owner to take part in this incredible day on the water. We've got plenty of Lake of the Ozarks boat rentals to go around. Our tritoons, ski boats, and waverunners will take you and all of your friends to as many of the Harbor Hop stops you feel like fitting into your day. 


Those of us here at BomBay Boat Rental Co. have seen quite a few Harbor Hops over the years, and we can guarantee you that this is an event you do not want to miss. Over 40 locations to stop at, live music at many of them, great drinks, incredible food, and a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. All that, plus an entire day doing one of our favorite things - cruising the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. 

All three of our rental locations are right next to stops: Dog Days Bar & Grill, Camden on the Lake, and Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill. Pick up your rental and start your Harbor Hop all in one place.   



Here's how the Harbor Hop works: Begin at any one of the stops with an optional $20 donation for each hand that you want to play. Your first card will be drawn right then and there. After that, you will "hop" to 6 more stops of your choice from the list below, drawing a new card at each. You also have the option of drawing an 8th card for an additional $5. 


PRIZES
Your hand are complete and ready to be turned in at your 7th stop. As long as you finish by 7:00 pm on the day of Harbor Hop, you're in the running for the prize money. Prizes will be pulled from the entry fees, so the more people that play, the bigger the winnings will be. Here is how they will be divided up:

  • 1st Place: 10%
  • 2nd Place: 9%
  • 3rd Place: 8%
  • 4th Place: 7% 
  • 5th-10th Places: 5% each
  • 4 Worst Hands: 4% each
  • Random Drawing for 10 Hands: 2% each
  • All ties will share the allocated percentage for the placing.
  • THE BONUS: In addition to the regular prize winners, a section winner will be recognized. To be eligible to be a section winner, a player must draw all 7 cards within one of the four sections listed below.

HARBOR HOP STOPS

  • Section 1:  Gravois Arm
  • -Cabana Jones (Formerly Bump's) - 3.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog - 4.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Beauty View Resort/Gas Hole - 5.5 MM Soap Creek - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    -T's Fish Tales - 6.5 MM - Gravois Arm - 11:00 am to 7:00 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
  • Section 2:  Dam, Main Channel, 13 MM
  • -Beavers at the Dam - 0 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Ozark Yacht Club/Lakeside Cafe - 1 MM Jennings Branch Cove - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    -Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill - 3 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Big Thunder Marina at Glencove - 3 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    -Adventure Boat Rentals and Gas Dock - 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 #1 - 7 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Camden on the Lake/H.Toads #2 - 7 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Big Thunder Marina - 8 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    -Franky & Louie's #1 - 10 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Franky & Louie's #2 - 10 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Point Oasis Marina/Rentals - 13 MM Chimney Cove - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Section 3:  13,5 MM-26 MM, Main Channel
  • -Lodge of Four Seasons Marina - 13.5 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    -Backwater Jack's - 17.5 MM - 11:00 am to 7:00 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 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
    -Bridgeview Marina & Shipstore - 1.5 MM Grand Glaize Arm - 11:00 am to 7:00 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
    -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
    -Papa Chubby's Food & Booze - 26 MM (Crab Tree Cove) - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Section 4:  28.5 MM - 38 MM, Main Channel & Big Niangua Arm
  • -Miller's Landing - 28.5 MM - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    -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
    -Niangua Falls #1 - 2 MM Niganua - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Niangua Falls #2 - 2 MM Niganua - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Nautifish Rum Bar - 3.5 MM Big Niangua - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
    -Angelo's Pizza Cafe at Pier 31 Marina - 31 MM - 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
      ***Locations are subject to change.***


Reserve your watercraft rental NOW!
Whether you choose to travel by boat or jet ski for the Fall Harbor Hop, our three Lake of the Ozarks watercraft rental locations have just what you need. You can reserve your rental online or give us a call at 573-365-1800 and BomBay Boat Rental Co. will make sure you are ready to get out there and enjoy the 31st Annual Fall Harbor Hop.


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Thursday, September 15, 2016

It's A Great Time Of Year To Go Boating

With the schools back in session and fall quickly approaching, getting out on the water may not be at the top of your thoughts, but it should be! Autumn is one of the most amazing times to rent a boat at the Lake of the Ozarks. The scenery is spectacular, the lake is quiet, and BomBay Boat Rental Co. offers some unbeatable discounts on our already incredible prices. 


Better Prices (Half-Price!)
Every season we offer the best boat rental prices at the Lake of the Ozarks. These are always available as hourly rates, daily rates, multi-day rates, and weekly rates. Although we have great prices all summer long, they get even better after Labor Day. 

For the rest of the season you can rent a boat or jet ski during the week for HALF-PRICE!!! Monday through Friday you can take out one of our state-of-the-art watercraft for half of what you would have paid over the summer. If you haven't already, now would be a great time to get signed up for one of our Membership Rental Programs for the 2017 season and get unlimited access to our rentals through 1-day advanced reservations next year.



Calmer Lake
The lake sees a lot less traffic this time of year due to so many people being busy with school activities. This means a much calmer ride on the water and you've got lots of room to enjoy the lake. There will even be days when you are the only boater in sight and it seems like you are on your own private lake. If you happen to enjoy fishing, the calm water is much more inviting to the fish and you should have luck with them biting.  

Scenic Beauty




The Lake of the Ozarks is surrounded by natural beauty. Throughout the fall you will be able to watch the leaves change color and appreciate the sights and smells of the season. It's a lot easier to travel longer distances when the water is calm, so you can spend the entire day exploring the area and enjoying the scenery. 
photo from www.Funlake.com 

The Fun is NOT Over Yet
Most of the lakeside attractions, bars, & restaurants are still open seven days a week, so you'll have lots of great spots to make pit stops around the lake. There are some great boating events coming up over the next couple of months too. In addition to the many local fishing tournaments, the Fall Harbor Hop is taking place on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Over 40 locations take part in this, and it's always an amazing day on the water full of fun and prizes. 

Fall is a wonderful time to go boating at the Lake of the Ozarks. We would love to get you out on the water, and right now you can get out there during the week for half-price! Give BomBay Boat Rental Co. a call at 573-365-1800 to make your reservation, or visit us online to make a reservation request through our website. An amazing time on the water is waiting for you!  



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Thursday, September 8, 2016

Upcoming Fall Fishing Tournaments at Lake of the Ozarks

Boating at the Lake of the Ozarks is not over after Labor Day. As a matter of fact, it may be better than mid-summer. The water has fewer boaters on it at a time, so it's calmer and feels a lot more like you have the whole thing to yourself. Another great reason to rent a boat at the Lake of the Ozarks now is the fishing. Here are a few tournaments coming up soon, and you don't need to be a pro to win.


29th Annual Reel Help for Kids

Sept. 10, 2016


This charity bass tournament at Public Beach #2 in Osage Beach benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis. It is geared toward your everyday, non-tournament fisherman. The entry fee of $150 per boat and comes with 2 wristbands that must be worn by fisherman at all times. You will also get free brats and beverages on the Friday evening before the tournament, and a free pork steak dinner and beverages on Saturday after fishing. Additional wristbands for food can be purchased for $20 each. Big cash prizes are up for grabs, and there will be silent auctions on both Friday and Saturday evenings. 

10th Anniversary Big Bass Bash

Oct. 1-2, 2016


Over $250,000 in cash prizes will be awarded from this tournament, and the Big Bass of the event gets $100,000! It is $175 for a 2-day entry, and $125 for a 1-day entry for adults. Kids may enter for $10 per day. Fishing takes place from 7 am - 3 pm daily, and an awards ceremony will take place at 4 pm on Sunday at Public Beach #2 in Grand Glaize State Park. This year's weigh-in locations are: Red Oak Resort, Alhonna Resort, Point Randall REsort, Red Fox, and Public Beach #2. All mailed entries must be postmarked by September 19, 2016, or you can register online until midnight on September 29, 2016. All entries received before midnight on 9/19/16 will be entered to win 1 of 12 $500 early bird prizes.  


Alhonna Fall Classic Open Bass Buddy Tournament

Oct. 29-30, 2016


This 2-day bass tourney at Alhonna Resort in Lake Ozark uses 100% of the entry fees as the cash prizes. Fishing takes place from 7 am - 4 pm on Saturday and from 7 am - 2 pm on Sunday. Your entry fee is $100 per boat with a $10 optional Big Bass. Participants will also get breakfast both days at 6 am at Bobber's Restaurant located at Alhonna Resort. Cash prizes will be awarded after weigh-in on Sunday.  


Reserve Your Boat NOW!

Give us a call at 573-365-1800 or reserve a Lake of the Ozarks boat rental on our website. Who knows, you may just win enough cash in one of these fishing tournaments to cover all of your boat rentals next summer! BomBay Boat Rental Co. is here to make sure you enjoy our gorgeous lake for as long as possible this season. Boating in the fall is a wonderful experience, and we can't wait to get you out there. 



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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Fun Facts for Labor Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks

Everyone at the lake is gearing up for an exciting Labor Day Weekend, and most of you that don't live here are getting ready to head our way! This is a great weekend to get out on the water and take advantage of the best boat rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks

All of the summer attractions are still open and there is incredible live music scheduled at all of the waterfront hot spots. When you stop to enjoy some of these places, you'll need some interesting conversation topics. BomBay Boat Rental Co. found a few Labor Day fun facts to make you sound like an expert. 


Labor Day Fun Facts

-New York City was the location for the very first Labor Day parade on September 5, 1882. It was organized by the Central Labor Union to honor workers with a fun festival that they could enjoy with their families. 

-So many states began recognizing Labor Day as a holiday on their own, a bill was approved on June 28, 1894 to make it a legal holiday on the first Monday of every September. 

-Canada celebrates their Labour Day along with the U.S.A., but over 80 other counties honor International Worker's Day on May 1 instead.

-In the 19th century, many Americans were required to work 12-hour work days, and some of them didn't even get a day off! (When did they go boating?) The Adamson Act strove to remedy this horrible fact in 1916 by declaring that the work day could be no longer than 8 hours. 

-Many in the retail industry claim that Labor Day Weekend is the 2nd largest sales weekend of the year after Black Friday. Perfect, because while those people are busy shopping, there's more open space on the lake for you to cruise!  

-Labor Day is the third most popular holiday to enjoy a good old-fashioned BBQ, beat out only by Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Those are also huge days for boating, and there is plenty of room on our Lake of the Ozarks boat rentals for coolers and picnic baskets.  

Your friends will think you're quite the informed history buff when you whip those facts out. If they don't seem impressed enough, no worries, just hop back in the boat and let the hum of the engine fill the silence. You'll all be having such a great time out on the lake that it won't matter. 

Stay Safe on the Water

While you are having all that fun, BomBay Boat Rental Co. wants to make sure you stay as safe as possible. Make sure to remember the following tips while you are out on the water, especially on a busy holiday weekend.

  • Slow down.
  • Be aware of other watercraft & people in the water. 
  • Fill out a float plan before you take off. 
  • Keep an eye on your gas levels and the weather forecast. 
  • ALWAYS have a designated captain. NO drinking & boating EVER!

Come Back Again This Fall

It's going to be a busy weekend at the lake, and we can't wait! The fun doesn't stop after this weekend though. Even though the bulk of the crowd won't be here in the fall, the weather is still perfect for boating, and the upcoming autumn scenery is simply breathtaking. 


You can go ahead and reserve a Lake of the Ozarks waverunner rental or boat rental now to use this September. It's also a great time to try your hand at paddleboarding at the Lake of the Ozarks. Give us a call and we'll get you set up for a lot of fun on the water.  

  


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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Find Fun on the Water - Now Through Labor Day & Beyond!

In our opinion, every single day is a great time to get out on the water, but for the next couple of weekends, there are some exciting things going on for boating at the Lake of the Ozarks to make it even better. Whether you enjoy high speed and lots of fellow boaters, or you prefer quieter sections of the lake, BomBay Boat Rental Co. has a few suggestions for every type of boater.


photo from Funlake.com

High Speed & Big Crowds

We covered details about the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in last week's blog. This Friday, August 26, is the Shootout Poker Run. You're can easily make a few new friends among the 8 stops on the route, and you could even win some great prizes while you're at it. 

Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28, is when the speed races take place. Thousands of people will tie up together to line the course and share in the excitement of these incredible boats that are all vying for the title of "Top Gun." It's a long couple of days, but an experience both race fans and party people should experience. You can arrange to rent one of our ski boats or tritoons for the entire weekend and see it all.  


Fewer People but Lots of Action

If you don't want to spend your weekend with thousands of people, but still enjoy a bit of a crowd, all of the waterfront bars and restaurants are still open for their summer hours. 

While most of the boaters are at the races, the establishments that aren't on that side of the lake will be a little less lively than usual, but still plenty of fun. Most of them will have talented musicians entertaining, and Lake of the Ozarks restaurants are filled with amazing food choices. 



Chilling Out On the Water

For those of you that prefer to cove out, get in some swimming, and maybe even a little water skiing or tubing, there are plenty of quiet coves for you to enjoy. Some of the busier coves will even be a bit less crowded than usual with so many people at the Shootout. The water is still warm and perfect for playing in this time of year. We have paddleboard rentals too, if you're up for learning something new.   


Labor Day Weekend Fun

The water will be alive with activity for the holiday weekend, so you will be able to find lots of fun happening at all of the waterfront attractions for Labor Day. As always, there will be plenty of fireworks displays happening, and watching those from a Lake of the Ozarks boat rental is a special experience. All of the displays will begin once it gets dark enough, generally around 9:30 pm, and more may be added before the holiday. 
photo from Funlake.com

Saturday, Sept. 3

Bear Bottom Resort
38 MM of the Osage Arm

Sunday, Sept. 4

Tan-Tar-A Resort 
26 MM of the Main Channel

The Lodge of Four Seasons
13.5 MM of the Main Channel



The Fun Continues After Labor Day

The next couple of weekends will pack the lake full of boaters, enjoying loads of awesome activities on the water. Many people will try to tell you that Labor Day is the end of summer fun, but those people are completely wrong! Late summer into fall is an excellent time to take advantage of all that the lake area has to offer. 

Many of the waterfront attractions will remain open until the weather forces them to shut down, so you've still got a good couple of months to enjoy those. College kids and families with children in school will be busy, so there will be a lot less traffic on the water. In addition to those benefits, getting to see the colors change with the fall season is positively breathtaking.


photo from Funlake.com
BomBay Boat Rental Co. will be here to make sure that you get out on the water as often as you like. Give us a call, stop by one of our three rental locations, or reserve your Lake of the Ozarks boat rental online. 



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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Boating Events Surrounding the 2016 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout

It's nearly Lake of the Ozarks Shootout time again! This is the largest, most exhilarating unsanctioned boat race in the United States. You'll want to reserve your boat rental at the Lake of the Ozarks early so that you don't miss any of the action on Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28, 2016.  

That's not the only time you will want to reserve a watercraft from BomBay Boat Rental Co. for a Shootout event though. There are also 2 poker runs going on before the big races! 


photo from Funlake.com

Lil Boat and Pontoon Shootout Poker Run - Friday, 8/19/16











This is a dual starting point poker run. You can sign in and get started on both sides of the lake with a finish point in the middle. Boats and pontoons that are 32 foot and under (which is a category that both our ski boats and tritoons fall into) will be traveling from stop to stop trying to gather the best poker hand. Breakfast and registration will be taking place at 8 am at both Captain Ron's and Franky & Louie's, and the final stop will be at Topsider where an awards party will take place at 6 pm. The stops include:

  • Captain Ron's
  • Bear Bottom Resort
  • Nauti-Fish Rum Bar
  • Angelo's Pier 31
  • Paradise
  • Franky & Louie's
  • Tap & Grill
  • Coconuts
  • Cabana Jones
  • H Toad's
  • Redhead Yacht Club
  • Topsider

Shootout Poker Run - Friday, 8/26/16



While the poker run will be taking place on Friday, pre-registration, along with an auction, will happen on Thursday, August 25 from 4-9 pm at Performance Boat Center. You can get an early bird discount if you register online by August 21. Your entry fee comes with 1 hand of poker, breakfast for 2 at Franky & Louie's, 1 poker run DVD. Additional poker hands will be available for purchase. The stops for this one include: 

  • Captain Ron's
  • Franky & Louie's
  • Backwater Jack's
  • Redhead Yacht Club
  • Nauti-Fish Rum Bar
  • Larry's on the Lake
  • Paradise
  • Big Dick's


The Main Event 

Thousands of people will line their boats up along the raceway to witness these incredible speed races that the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout brings to us every year. You can watch them on TV or listen to the play-by-play on the radio, but nothing compares to seeing all the action live from a boat. 

This incredible event is not only exciting to watch, but it also raises money for many well-deserving organizations each year. Last year alone this event was able to give $175,000 to 31 different charities and lake area rescue teams. You can find a full schedule of events and more details at www.LakeOfTheOzarksShootout.com.  


photo from Funlake.com 


Reserve your boat rental NOW! 

There are the basic details for three awesome boating events coming up in the next couple of weeks that you do not want to miss. Give us a call at BomBay Boat Rental Co. today and get your watercraft rental reserved, or make a reservation request from our website. Boating at the Lake of the Ozarks is one of the best things that you can do with your time while you are here, and these Shootout events make that time even better! 


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