GRDA reminds people to ALWAYS Boat Safe, Boat Smart, and Boat Sober.
If you have an emergency and need immediate assistance while on the water, the GRDA Police encourages you to dial 911. If you don’t have a cell phone available on your boat you can also radio for help on Marine Band 16. The department’s non-emergency number is (918) 256 0911.
Boating at Grand Lake – What You Need To Know
Chances are you already know how great the boating at Grand Lake can be, with wide channels and deep water making it attractive to boats of all shapes and sizes.
Along with that, Grand Lake is a hub for boat sales, boat repair, and all sorts of related marine services.
Below, you will find links to helpful boating maps and information and other boat and marine services businesses that do things ranging from boat covers and boat lifts to boat detailing – even the insurance you need for your boat, dock, and water toys.
They’re the perfect place to hang, chat, and catch those killer sunsets after a day on the water.
So keep scrolling to find out more about featured businesses in the Grand Lake area that can help you with all of your boating needs.
Helpful Boating Links From GRDA
The Grand River Dam Authority is the Grand Lake gatekeeper. They make the rules (most of them) and enforce the rules through their permitting offices, enforcement staff, and the GRDA Police.
They have also recently (late 2023) updated their website to make it easier for folks to find information on boating rules, safety, and even maps to help navigate Grand Lake.
Whether you need a new dock, boat lift, or cover to protect your investment, or are looking for fun lake toys and gear, these Grand Lake businesses have you covered. From construction and service to outfitting you with the latest in lake lifestyle products, they’ll help maximize your enjoyment out on the water.
Goldner Dock Construction, LLC is located at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokee’s and is Oklahoma’s premier, full-service dock company. From new dock construction, dock accessories, boat lifts, PWC lifts, dock service and maintenance, we do it all!
With more than 25+ years of experience, Goldner Dock Construction, LLC builds our docks with structural integrity and strength to keep your dock secure even on the busiest of weekends.
In addition to new dock construction, our company represents DuraTek Boat Lifts and Wave Armor PWC & Boat Lifts to keep your boat and PWC protected from rough-water conditions year round.
After extensive research and testing, we have found that DuraTek Boat Lifts is the premier boat lift manufacturer. These boat lifts are over-built for durability and engineered to withstand rough wake and constant wave action we are seeing on lakes due to bigger boats and wake/tow boats driving close to docks. Research, engineering, development, and manufacturing of DuraTek Boat Lifts is located on Lake of the Ozarks, one of the roughest fresh-water lakes in the United States due to size and popularity. Lifting capabilities up to 40,000 pounds.
GDC has also partnered with Wave Armor to retail their PWC lifts. Wave Armor PWC platforms offer THE BEST anti-skid surface which makes the safest pwc platform option on the lake. Wave Armor also features foam encapsulated drive-on platforms which makes them virtually sink-proof. They offer smooth drive on-and-off accessibility and come at a competitive price point.
Our reliability and quality of work is well established (check out our Google Reviews from REAL customers!), and we are dedicated to making your on-water lifestyle just that much easier.
Follow our Facebook/Instagram to see our dock construction projects around Grand Lake! @goldnerdockconstruction or visit our website http://www.goldnerdock.com.
Spider Lift Boat Covers specializes in custom automatic boat covers to help make your boating experience on and off the water quick, easy, and enjoyable.
With the press of a button, your cover raises off your boat in an average of 10 seconds and is waiting for you when you return after a long day on the water.
Again, with the press of a button, the cover slides seamlessly back over your boat to protect it from dust, pollen, dirt, bugs, and the harsh rays of the sun while your boat is not in use.
Covering the entire hull of the boat, your investment is protected from the harsh rays of the sun preventing oxidation of your fiberglass!
We provide free estimates, so give us a call or shoot us an e-mail, to find out more on how you can get a Custom Automatic Boat Cover for your boat today.
And make sure to visit our website HERE to see videos of some of our boat covers in action!
Elevate your boat with revolutionary flooring from Pro Dek, delivering next-level luxury, safety, and custom style for marine vessels and beyond.
Using innovative CAD design and patented V-Cell closed-cell foam, their USA-made OrthoDek floors provide unmatched non-slip traction whether wet or dry. The soft, resilient material ensures comfort underfoot along with UV and water resistance to stand up to years of use.
Available in an array of colors and textures, Pro Dek designs fully customized floors to match your boat’s character and performance needs. Their hassle-free peel-and-stick application means no drilling into your prized vessel. Extras like helm pads, fish rulers, and logos add further signature flair.
Backed by a safety-first mindset, Pro Dek aims to protect passengers of all ages while revolutionizing the onboard experience. That’s why discerning boaters across America upgrade to OrthoDek premium foam flooring for a look, feel, and function that’s uniquely theirs. Explore how Pro Dek can elevate your craft into a modern marvel both above and below deck.
Serving boat buyers, sellers, insurers, and adjusters across Grand Lake and beyond, Marine Damage Consultants offers specialized marine surveying to assess vessel condition, function, and value. Their comprehensive services include:
Pre-Purchase Surveys: Detailed reports for prospective buyers examine all systems and components, noting deficiencies while also providing fair market valuation. Add-ons like sea trials, corrosion testing, and troubleshooting are available.
Insurance Renewal Surveys: Concise inspections focused on safety, maintenance needs, and visible defects to meet provider requirements for policy renewals.
Damage Assessment: Identifies scope and causes of vessel damage on behalf of underwriters and adjusters, including analysis of repair estimates.
Conducting methodical in-person analyses tailored to client information needs, Marine Damage Consultants reduces risk for buyers and owners with their decades of surveying expertise. Thorough and trusted, they serve as a vital resource for your critical most important boating decisions.
We craft our automatic covers by hand – from a 12-foot fishing boat to a 54-foot yacht, we’ve done it all.
We are proud to be the original automatic boat cover company, and to have made more than 1,000 custom boat covers for lake lovers all over Oklahoma and the surrounding areas.
Visit our website HERE to request a quote for your boat cover needs!
Our cover will save valuable time and money on cleaning, detailing, fiberglass buffing, and help keep it’s original like-new luster.
TowBoatU.S. Grand Lake offers 24/7 vessel towing, jumpstarts, fuel deliveries, salvage, recovery, and ungrounding for all of Grand Lake.
Call 918-782-8600 for 24/7 on-water assistance.
For serious boaters, you will want to make sure you have a BoatUS towing membership:
Unlimited Freshwater Towing Membership – $99
Unlimited Gold Package Membership – $200
Unlimited Trailer Assist – $40
Click HERE to join and mention Tower Code: WT11114A
Disney Island Outfitters is your home for women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, sportswear, swimsuits, and so much more in the South Grand Lake area.
What do you need?
Rope Sandals, flip flops, accessories, sunglasses, life jackets, water toys, Floating Mats, Big Mable and other towables, jewelry, home decor, nautical gifts, koozies, sunscreen, plus unique Grand Lake gift items for yourself or others.
Plus… you can even book a room in one of our two vacation rental units above the store.
We’ve got everything you need to make the most of your Grand Lake time at Disney Island Outfitters and Dam Hotel. Come on!
Floating Mats are the perfect addition to your lake arsenal and provide hours of truly ‘on the water’ fun and relaxation.
Floating Mats are an easy way to enjoy the lake for young and old alike.
Whether it’s tied up behind your boat while anchored, tie-up with friends, or making your dock or shoreline more fun, Floating Mats are the most low-maintenance fun you can have on the water and loved by all!!
And the best part for you Grand Lakers? No shipping if you pick up your mat in Oklahoma!
Poly Lift® boat lifts are the first choice for knowledgeable boat owners.
With a stellar reputation and the best warranty in the industry, Poly Lift® sets itself apart as the trusted solution for protecting your watercraft.
Poly lift manufactures a number of different size lifts, as well as lifts for small boats, large boats, race boats, yachts and is the preferred lift for the big cat racing boats.
Poly Lift Boat Lifts are manufactured by Hydro Systems™ Inc. They started in the boat lift industry in 1975.
As boating conditions changed, they saw the need for a higher quality, more dependable, hassle-free boat lift.
This lift would give users the peace of mind of knowing that their boats were protected in nearly any situation.
Since then, through innovative design, the POLY LIFT® has set the standards for quality, customer satisfaction, and performance in the marine industry.
Maybe the most important attribute of Hydro Systems™, Inc. is that they are also boaters.
They enjoy boating and understand the joys as well as the problems and concerns of owning and caring for a boat.
Poly Lift was the first to introduce the use of polyethylene as flotation for tanks. The use of Poly tanks significantly reduced the downward load on a dock when a lift is fully submerged.
They were also able to increase the warranty on the floatation (tanks) from a set period of time to lifetime!
They were the first to use ultra-high molecular weight plastic for bushings. This bushing material, along with our structure, allowed us to add life and reduce the noise of a boat lift dramatically.
Because of this, they were able to extend the warranty on the structure and bushings to 5(five) years.
Poly Lift has increased the warranty on the control unit to 2 years.
Their lifts have an easy to use 1 handle per motor operation control unit. The control unit is carefully designed to be easily operated. The control unit handle(s) turn in the same direction instead of turning one handle to the left, one handle to the right, and turning a third handle to an alternate position.
Poly Lift Boat Lifts has been voted the Best Boat Lift at the Lake of the Ozarks consecutive years. This award was given because of the quality product, their commitment to customer service, and the lifetime warranty on their tanks.
“We don’t just build boat lifts…we build Poly Lifts”
Call your local Grand Lake Poly Lift dealer Brett Chandler at (918) 782-8633 today.
Boat Floater boat lifts are a simple, proven way to secure your boat.
Manufactured in Oklahoma since 1974, Boat Floater boat lifts can withstand the roughest lake conditions in Oklahoma, which are often right here at Grand Lake.
Whether you have a bowrider, bass boat, pontoon, wakeboard, or high-performance boat, Boat Floater of Oklahoma has the perfect boat lift for you.
Contact them today to protect that beautiful boat of yours!
Goldner Marine Group is excited to announce they are now offering EZ-N Dock Rollers as an added dock accessory.
Manufactured by Goldner Dock Construction, these polyethylene dock rollers are mounted to your dock to for added boat and dock protection while entering or exiting your boat slip.
The EZ-N Dock Rollers are 6 inches in diameter and 6 feet tall and come with a heavy-duty mooring bracket. Installation can be completed by Goldner Dock Construction or picked up by customers at our Grove location or South Grand Lake location for easy self installation.
The cost for a set of rollers is $950 + tax (self installation) or $1250 + tax for delivery/installation on Grand Lake.
The businesses around Grand Lake are more than just service providers; they are an integral part of the boating community. Staffed by experienced professionals who are passionate about boating, these establishments offer not just services, but also valuable advice and insights that can enhance your boating experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time boat owner, the wealth of knowledge available at these local businesses can be invaluable in keeping your boat in top condition and making the most of your time on Grand Lake.
