Cracked Hulls
Hull damage can allow water into the boat.
Osage Beach, MO · Founded 2012
Boat Salvage at Lake of the Ozarks
Sunken boat? Start with a team that knows how to bring it back up.
Every sunken boat is different. The recovery plan should be too.
LOZ Dive provides boat salvage and underwater recovery throughout Lake of the Ozarks. Our commercial divers, recovery equipment and problem-solving approach let us work out the right plan for your boat and your situation. During one winter season alone, our team raised more than 30 boats from the bottom of the lake.
- Commercial Divers
- Lift Bags & Recovery Equipment
- Fabrication & Problem Solving
- 24/7 Emergency Service
Sunken Boat Recovery
Every Sunken Boat Is Different
No two sunken boat recoveries are exactly alike. The boat, what happened to it and where it ended up all shape how the job should be handled.
That's why LOZ Dive doesn't start with a one-size-fits-all method. Our team assesses each recovery individually, then decides how to approach it based on what we find.
The recovery starts with understanding what happened and what we're dealing with.
Real Recovery Experience
Experience You Can Count On
30+
Boats Raised During a Single Winter Season
20–70 FT
From Pontoons to Cruisers (20-70)
24/7
Emergency Service
During one winter season alone, the LOZ Dive team raised more than 30 boats from the bottom of Lake of the Ozarks. Those recoveries ranged from pontoons around 20 feet long to cruisers around 70 feet.
We've handled small recoveries and large ones. Either way, the job gets the same careful approach.
Why Boats Sink
Boats End Up Underwater for Different Reasons
Here are some of the causes our team has seen.
Failed Cooling-System Valves
A failed valve in the cooling system is one of the causes our team has run into.
Improper Winterization
Improper winterization can lead to damage that causes a boat to take on water.
Other Damage
Not every sinking has the same cause. We evaluate the actual situation before deciding how to approach the recovery.
Our Approach
How We Approach a Boat Recovery
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Assess the Situation
Our team evaluates the boat and the recovery situation.
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Determine the Recovery Approach
Based on what we find, we decide on an appropriate method for that specific recovery.
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Recover the Vessel
We use our commercial diving capability, equipment and recovery resources to carry out the recovery.
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Adapt When Needed
Some recoveries don't fit a simple template. Our fabrication and problem-solving experience helps us work through unusual situations.
Recovery Capability
From Pontoons to Large Cruisers
Our recoveries have included pontoons around 20 feet long and cruisers up to about 70 feet.
LOZ Dive has lift bags and recovery equipment for both smaller and larger recovery situations.
Serious Lift Capacity
Our team has enough lift capacity to raise something as heavy as a bulldozer. That gives us room to take on heavy recovery situations.
A Careful Recovery
Recovery Without Making a Bad Situation Worse
A sunken boat is stressful enough. The recovery shouldn't add to the problem.
Our team considers how to recover your boat safely and effectively, while working to minimize additional damage during the recovery.
That's part of why we assess every situation first. The right approach depends on the boat and what happened to it.
Recent Work
Before & After
Why LOZ Dive
The Team to Call When You Need a Plan
Commercial Divers
Experienced underwater capability, right where the recovery happens.
Recovery Equipment
Lift bags and equipment for a range of recovery situations.
Small to Large Vessels
Experience with pontoons around 20 feet and cruisers up to about 70 feet.
Fabrication Capability
When an unusual situation calls for it, our team can fabricate a solution.
Problem Solvers
Every recovery is different. We evaluate the actual situation instead of assuming one method fits every boat.
Local Lake Experience
Based in Osage Beach and working throughout Lake of the Ozarks.
Serving Lake of the Ozarks
Boat Recovery Across the Lake
LOZ Dive is based in Osage Beach and provides boat salvage and recovery throughout Lake of the Ozarks.
- Osage Beach
- Lake Ozark
- Camdenton
- Sunrise Beach
- Rocky Mount
- Linn Creek
- Surrounding Lake of the Ozarks communities
Not sure if your location is covered? Call or text 573-434-6007 and tell us where the boat is.
Boat Salvage Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LOZ Dive recover sunken boats at Lake of the Ozarks?
Yes. LOZ Dive provides boat salvage and underwater recovery throughout Lake of the Ozarks, using commercial divers, recovery equipment and a problem-solving approach tailored to each situation.
What size boats can LOZ Dive recover?
Our recoveries have ranged from pontoons around 20 feet long to cruisers around 70 feet. We have lift bags and equipment for both smaller and larger recovery situations. Every recovery is assessed individually.
How many boats has LOZ Dive recovered?
During one winter season alone, the LOZ Dive team raised more than 30 boats from the bottom of Lake of the Ozarks.
Why do boats sink at Lake of the Ozarks?
Boats can end up underwater for different reasons. Causes our team has seen include cracked hulls, failed cooling-system valves, improper winterization and other damage.
How does LOZ Dive decide how to recover a sunken boat?
Each recovery is assessed individually. Our team evaluates the boat and the situation, then determines an appropriate recovery approach based on what we find.
Can LOZ Dive handle larger boat recoveries?
Yes. Our recoveries have included cruisers up to about 60 feet, and our team has enough lift capacity to raise something as heavy as a bulldozer.
What areas of Lake of the Ozarks do you serve?
LOZ Dive is based in Osage Beach and serves Lake of the Ozarks, including Lake Ozark, Camdenton, Sunrise Beach, Rocky Mount, Linn Creek and surrounding lake communities.
Is Your Boat Sunk or Partially Submerged?
Tell us what's happening and where the boat is located. Our team can evaluate the situation and talk through the next step with you.
Need help with your dock too? We also handle dock repair and dock cable inspections and replacements.