This section lists boat dealerships and marine brokers that offer in-house financing or direct loan processing with marine lenders. Loan terms for new and used vessels typically range from 10 to 20 years, with interest rates starting between 6.5% and 9.5% APR depending on credit qualifications. Most marine lenders require a down payment of 10% to 20% of the total purchase price prior to delivery.
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Faction Marine
10602 MN-29, Alexandria, MN 56308-8027
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
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Faction Marine
10602 MN-29 N, Alexandria, MN 56308
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
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Faction Marine
412 Geneva Rd NE, Alexandria, MN 56308
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
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MarineMax Crosslake
36448 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN 56442-2506
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm
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Minnesota - Crosslake
36448 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN 56442
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm
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MarineMax Excelsior
141 Minnetonka Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331-1908
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm
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Midwest - Minnesota - Excelsior
141 Minnetonka Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Rogers 2
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MarineMax Rogers
20300 County Road 81, Rogers, MN 55374-2161
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm
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Midwest - Minnesota - Rogers
20300 County Road 81, P.O. Box 250, Rogers, MN 55374
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Brainerd 1
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Mclaughlin's Rv & Marine
15808 Edgewood Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401-6954
Mon 8am-6pm, Tue 8am-6pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Thu 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Cook 1
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Timbuktu Marine Sales and Service
2475 Vermilion Dr, Cook, MN 55723-8834
Winter: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Nisswa 1
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MarineMax Nisswa
24238 Smiley Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468-2449
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm
Spicer 1
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Spicer Sports & Marine
13095 Green Lake Blvd, Spicer, MN 56288-8684
St Cloud 1
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Miller Marine
380 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301-3716
Also in Minnesota
- Boat Dealers with Service & Repair79
- New Boat Dealers69
- Used Boat Dealers68
- Boat Dealers Offering Financing48
- Boat Dealers with a Parts Department47
- Boat Dealers with On-Site Storage36
- Boat Winterization and Shrink Wrap25
- Boats for Sale and Marine Inventory23
- Pontoon Boat Dealers18
- New and Used Fishing Boats for Sale18
- Boat Financing and Marine Loan Options12
- Boat Dealers Accepting Trade-Ins and Buyouts10
Good to know
What credit score is needed to qualify for a boat loan?
Most marine lenders require a minimum credit score of 660 to qualify for standard loan programs, with the lowest interest rates reserved for scores of 720 and above. Subprime lenders may accept scores down to 600, but typically require a 20% to 30% down payment and higher interest rates.
How long can you finance a new or used boat?
Standard loan terms for new boats range from 10 to 20 years (120 to 240 months), depending on the total loan amount. Used boats usually cap at 10 to 15 years, and loan amounts under $25,000 are typically limited to maximum terms of 5 to 7 years.
How much down payment is required for a boat loan?
A typical down payment ranges from 10% to 20% of the total vessel sale price, including options, sales tax, and registration. Lenders may request up to 30% down for older used boats, high-performance vessels, or applicants with limited credit history.
How to register a boat?
Boat registration is handled by state natural resources or motor vehicle departments upon submitting proof of ownership, a bill of sale, and required registration fees. After processing, you will receive official registration numbers and validation decals to display on your hull. Marine agencies across Minnesota are available via BoatDealerAtlas with 14 local resources to guide your purchase.
How to get a boating license?
Obtaining a boating license generally requires completing an approved safe boating course online or in person, followed by passing a knowledge exam. Upon passing, state authorities issue a boater safety education card valid for life. Explore 14 marine services in Minnesota on BoatDealerAtlas for local safety course recommendations.