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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Big Thunder Marine Family Boating Center
3534 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065-5622
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Iguana Marine Group
4773 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065-2824
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm
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Lake Ozarks Marine
5874 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065-3040
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Performance Marine Water Sports
5755 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065-3082
Tue-Sat 9am-5:30pm
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Big Thunder
147 Glencove Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049-5652
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Big Thunder Marine at Ozark Yacht Club
500 Yacht Club Landing Dr, Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Cuba 1
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Legend SS Boats
413 Daniels Rd, Cuba, MO 65453
Tue-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Gallatin 1
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Lake Viking Marine
2060 Lake Viking Ter, Gallatin, MO 64640-8338
Tue-Thu 9-5,Fri 9-6,Sat 9-7,Sun 10-3
Grandview 1
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Midwest Marine Boats
13800 S US Highway 71, Grandview, MO 64030-3685
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Hazelwood 1
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Stateamind Water Sports
122 Ford Ln, Hazelwood, MO 63042-2816
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Laurie 1
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Lake West Marine
350 S Main St, Laurie, MO 65037-6186
Tue-Sat 8am-4:30pm
Lebanon 1
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LSK Lebanon, Inc
801 N Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO 65536
Tue-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm
St Peters 1
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Lewis Boats
4030 N Service Rd, St Peters, MO 63376-6470
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Troy 1
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Cook's Boats and Motors
2233 W Outer Hwy 61, Troy, MO 63379
Also in Missouri
- Boat Dealers with Service & Repair55
- New Boat Dealers53
- Used Boat Dealers49
- Boat Dealers Offering Financing36
- Boat Dealers with a Parts Department34
- Pontoon Boat Dealers26
- New and Used Fishing Boats for Sale23
- Boats for Sale and Marine Inventory22
- Boat Dealers with On-Site Storage18
- Boat Winterization and Shrink Wrap17
- Boat Dealers Offering Marine Loans and Financing14
- Boat Financing and Marine Loan Options14
- Center Console Boats for Sale and Service5
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 Missouri 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 Missouri on BoatDealerAtlas for local safety course recommendations.