A Good Time To Buy: Fall In-Water Boat Show Returns To Lake Of The Ozarks This Weekend

Fall may signal the end of summer, but it doesn't mean boating season is over at Lake of the Ozarks. In fact, for anyone thinking about what's next on the water, it's a good time to start shopping.

The Fall In-Water Boat Show returns Sept. 25-27 at Dog Days Bar & Grill in Osage Beach, bringing Lake-area marine dealers together for three days of boats, boating products, and special show savings.

The in-water setting gives shoppers a chance to get an up-close look at 2026 models, including cruisers, performance boats, runabouts, ski boats, tritoons, and personal watercraft. Docks, lifts, accessories, and other marine services will also be represented.

The show is hosted by the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association, an organization that brings together businesses throughout the local marine industry and promotes recreational boating at the Lake.

Businesses interested in joining LOMDA can learn more and find a membership application at LakeOzarkBoatDealers.com.

What To Know Before You Go

The show takes place at Dog Days Bar & Grill, 1232 Jeffries Road in Osage Beach, at the 19 Mile Marker by water.

Hours are 1-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.

Admission is $7 for adults, while children 12 and younger get in free.

With multiple dealers in one place, the show also gives prospective buyers a chance to compare different styles, sizes, features, and layouts without spending the weekend traveling from dealership to dealership.

And there will be plenty of new boats to see. Here's a preview of a few models local dealers plan to showcase:

Premier Advantage Marine: Four Winns H9

Premier Advantage Marine will bring the all-new Four Winns H9, a large day boat designed with weekend cruising and coving in mind.

At 8,800 pounds dry weight, the H9 brings some extra heft for handling rougher water. Features include a power-folding tower, bow thruster, and dual drop-down terraces at the stern that expand the usable space when it's time to stop and enjoy the water.

MarineMax: Sea Ray SLX 360 Outboard

MarineMax will showcase the Sea Ray SLX 360 Outboard, combining the open layout of a premium bowrider with features geared toward longer days on the Lake.

Powered by triple Mercury outboards with joystick piloting, the SLX 360 also offers a fold-down swim terrace, summer galley, rotating helm seat, and expansive seating designed for entertaining.

Technology is another major part of the package. The helm features dual Simrad Ultrawide NSX displays, along with Fathom e-Power, gyro stabilization, Pro Control auto-leveling, and Fusion Apollo audio.

All About Boats: 2026 AMP 333

All About Boats will have the new 2026 AMP 333 on display, a boat built with rough-water performance in mind — something Lake of the Ozarks boaters know plenty about.

The AMP 333 features a 10-foot, 7-inch beam and an approximately 11,000-pound dry weight, giving it a wide, substantial platform designed for stability when conditions get choppy.

Kelly's Port: 2027 Tiara Yachts 48 LE

Kelly's Port, which has been family-owned since 1977, will feature the 2027 Tiara Yachts 48 LE. This is Tiara's flagship outboard model, powered by triple outboards producing a combined 1,800 horsepower.

The 48 LE pairs that performance with plenty of space for entertaining. A glass-wrapped salon opens directly into the cockpit, while an oversized swim platform and aft lounge make the most of time spent at the cove.

For longer stays, the boat features two staterooms, including a full master and guest stateroom, along with a galley and head. It combines those yacht-style accommodations with the speed and simplicity of outboard power.

Whether you're actively looking for a new boat, considering an upgrade, or simply want to see what's new for 2026, the Fall In-Water Boat Show offers an opportunity to explore the latest models while they're gathered in one place.

The show runs Sept. 25-27 at Dog Days Bar & Grill in Osage Beach. Admission is $7 for adults and free for children 12 and younger.