This section lists licensed marine dealerships across the United States that accept used boats as trade-ins toward new or pre-owned vessel purchases. These facilities conduct on-site physical appraisals, engine diagnostics, and title verification to establish fair market trade values. Preparing your vessel's maintenance logs and title paperwork prior to contacting a dealer helps accelerate the appraisal process.
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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
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
East Bethel 1
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Boat World
21155 MN-65 NE, East Bethel, MN 55011-9729
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Moorhouse Motorsports
5545 County Road 33, New Germany, MN 55367-9525
Ramsey 1
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Power Lodge Ramsey
6760 Highway 10 NW, Ramsey, MN 55303-4509
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Al's Specialty Marine
4090 N Broadway, Rochester, MN 55906-3905
St Cloud 1
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Miller Marine
380 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301-3716
Waseca 1
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Southside Marine and More
1300 State St S, Waseca, MN 56093-3925
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 Dealers Offering Marine Loans and Financing14
- Boat Financing and Marine Loan Options12
Good to know
How do marine dealers calculate a boat's trade-in valuation?
Dealers base trade estimates on J.D. Power (NADA Guides) marine valuation data, recent regional sales comps, hull condition, and total engine operational hours. Trade-in values typically run 10% to 20% below retail market listings to factor in dealer reconditioning and resale costs. Professional mechanical inspections take 45 to 90 minutes on average.
What paperwork is required to trade in a boat and trailer?
You must present the original vessel title, current state boat registration, separate trailer title or registration, and valid government ID for all listed owners. Complete maintenance records, transferable warranty paperwork, and spare keys can add $300 to $1,500 to the overall valuation.
Can I trade in a boat that still has an unpaid loan balance?
Yes, marine dealers regularly handle lien payoffs with lenders on your behalf. If the boat's appraised value exceeds your remaining loan balance, the positive equity applies directly toward your down payment; negative equity must be paid out-of-pocket or refinanced into the new vessel contract.
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 10 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 10 marine services in Minnesota on BoatDealerAtlas for local safety course recommendations.