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40 FunLake.comBoating at the LakeLake of the Ozarks was voted as the Best Recreational Lake and the Best Lake for Watersports by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best.No boat is no problem here. Speedboats, pontoons, fishing boats and personal watercraft can be rented by the hour, day or more at marinas, resorts and campgrounds. Be sure to check on Missouri%u2019s requirements regarding boating safety certification for residents and visitors. Your own boat is always welcome at the Lake of the Ozarks. Bring it along and launch it at one of the area%u2019s nine public access ramps at Bagnell Dam, Gravois Mills, Sunrise Beach, Lake of the Ozarks State Park and other locations. Some charge a small access fee and also offer gas and convenience items. Or, you can use the launching ramp at one of the Lake%u2019s many full-service commercial marinas, where you also can purchase gas and supplies. Staying overnight? Several lodging facilities offer private boat slips so you can step out your door, right onto your boat. For an easy and enjoyable boat ride, take a leisurely Lake cruise. Several vessels operate from early Spring through late Fall and offer relaxing and informative scenic tours, as well as dinner and other special excursions.Numerous charter services operate at the Lake of the Ozarks. Many people find chartering a boat for an hour or a day is just right for a romantic sunset cruise or a relaxing day out on the Lake. And why drive to a restaurant when you can cruise there? Always designate a sober captain, if you%u2019ll be drinking while cruising. %u201cThink Before You Sink%u201d and have a safe and enjoyable time at the Lake of the Ozarks!Boating handbooks are available at: Any Missouri Department of Revenue License BureauThe Missouri State Highway Patrol, Water Patrol Division Office, (573) 751-5071, or online at mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/WaterPatrol