Across Illinois, of the 127 boat dealers we list, 125 give a phone number, 35 publish opening hours and 90 have a website. No national chains here — every dealer on this page is independent.
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single dealer are listed further down this page.
- Chicago16
- Fox Lake6
- Morris3
- Springfield3
- Carlyle2
- Dolton2
- Dupo2
- East Dubuque2
- East Peoria2
- Lake in the Hills2
- Lanark2
- Machesney Park2
- Marion2
- Quincy2
- Rockford2
- Roscoe2
- Wauconda2
- Winthrop Harbor2
- Woodstock2
Illinois, by feature
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Other towns in Illinois
One dealer each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Bitler MarineAlbany
202 2nd Ave N, Albany, IL 61230-9749
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Webb's Boat Service & MarinaAntioch
25837 IL Route 173, Antioch, IL 60002-8365
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K & S Marine IncApple River
11A267 Nicklaus Ct, Apple River, IL 61001-9337
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S & R Marine & Equipment IncBeardstown
815 E 15th St, Beardstown, IL 62618-2308
Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 8-Noon
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Taylor Marine Performance CenterBelleville
305 S Belt W, Belleville, IL 62220-2472
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Jetpumpparts.comBig Rock
48W931 Wheeler Rd, Big Rock, IL 60511-9478
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Basa's MarineBolingbrook
512 E North Frontage Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440-3061
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
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Calumet MarineCalumet City
426 Burnham Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409-2505
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Buell's MarineCanton
700 E Linn St, Canton, IL 61520-9478
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McCoy MarineCoal City
805 E Division St, Coal City, IL 60416-1301
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm
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Water Werks Boat SalesCountry Club Hills
18660 Cicero Ave, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5204
Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-2
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OnlyInboards.comDahinda
Dahinda, IL
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SketechDes Plaines
1700 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018-2139
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Tempo Marine & SportEast Moline
1235 14th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244-1755
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The Liquid EdgeFarmer City
1710 John St, Farmer City, IL 61842
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South End Boat ShopFrankfort
20000 N Lagrange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423-1336
Mon/Thu 9-7 Tue/Fri 9-5:30 Sat 9-4
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Gatormade of IllinoisGillespie
525 Henry St, Gillespie, IL 62033-1345
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Piasa HarborGodfrey
10815 Lockhaven Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035-3544
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First Mate Boat SalesGrafton
215 W Water St, Grafton, IL 62037-1146
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VC MarineGranite City
3361 State Route 162, Granite City, IL 62040-6181
Tue-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm
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Liberty Marine CenterGrayslake
32322 N IL Route 83, Grayslake, IL 60030-9811
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Tracker BoatsGurnee
1820 N Skokie Hwy, Gurnee, IL 60031-1995
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Great Lakes Boat CoHamilton
1420 The Great River Rd, Hamilton, IL 62341-3123
Mon-Fri 8-12,1-5pm
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Blue Ridge Custom BoatsHardin
1033 N Blue Ridge Rd, Hardin, IL 62047-4205
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Hennepin MarineHennepin
112 E High St, Hennepin, IL 61327-9549
Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 9-2
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Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Boating CenterHoffman Estates
5225 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
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Harrison's Sport ShopHurst
15993 Cambria Rd, Hurst, IL 62924-2100
Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-12
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Munson MarineIngleside
501 Grand Ave, Ingleside, IL 60041
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The Boat House ChicagoJohnsburg
515 Bald Knob Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051
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Heritage Marine Inc.Joliet
410 McDonough St, Joliet, IL 60436-2121
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Midwest Electric BoatsKankakee
2097 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901-3062
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Boat WorksKeyesport
506 Clinton St, Keyesport, IL 62253-1055
Tue-Fri 9AM-5PM Sat 8AM-12PM
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Overboard MarineLa Grange
La Grange, IL
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Bushman Enterprises INC.La Salle
630 23rd St, La Salle, IL 61301-1062
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Nielsen Enterprises Marine CenterLake Villa
829 N Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046
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Munson Ski & MarineLakemoor
31695 N US-12, Lakemoor, IL 60073-9797
Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm
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Lake Bloomington MarineLexington
25182 N 1925 East Rd, Lexington, IL 61753-7703
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Windy City Yacht BrokerageLombard
523 S Rosebud Dr, Lombard, IL 60148-6168
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Angler's Edge Fish Play SportLoves Park
217 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111-4545
Mon-Fri 7:30-5, Sat 7:30-4
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Holiday Boat SalesLynwood
21740 E Lincoln Hwy, Lynwood, IL 60411-5258
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Hustler Boats From Mchenry IllinoisMcHenry
3025 Victoria Ave, McHenry, IL 60050-5836
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Mt. Vernon MarinerMount Vernon
1800 Benton Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864-6100
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Northern Illinois Boat and Yacht ExchangeMundelein
142 Rouse St, Mundelein, IL 60060-2514
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Roses Boat and MotorMurphysboro
15875 IL-149, Murphysboro, IL 62966
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Fvm Boat Sales & ServiceNaperville
8871 Ramm Dr, Naperville, IL 60564-5636
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Yachts To SeaNashville
10393 State Route 127, Nashville, IL 62263-1665
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Muddy Waters MarineNew Athens
210 S Van Buren St, New Athens, IL 62264-1326
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Southwest Marine Repair IncNew Lenox
6 Ford Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451
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Cope MarineO'Fallon
1725 W US Highway 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269-1641
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Oquawka Boats & FabricationsOquawka
1312 E State Highway 164, Oquawka, IL 61469-7017
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm
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Quest WatersportsOttawa
1851 Old Chicago Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350-9705
Tue-Sat 9AM-5PM
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Machine to MarineOzark
3205 Tunnel Hill Rd, Ozark, IL 62972-3164
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B&R MarinePana
6 Industrial Park Dr, Pana, IL 62557-6814
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Watkins MarinePekin
13950 State Route 29, Pekin, IL 61554
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AAD Welding & Custom BoatsPeoria
6927 S Swartz Ln, Peoria, IL 61607
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Hank's Sales & ServiceRaymond
606 N Obannon St, Raymond, IL 62560-5282
Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30, Sat 8:30-12
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Ted's BoataramaRock Island
102 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-5915
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Discover Boating Chicago Boat ShowRosemont
5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018-5117
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Chicago Sea RayRound Lake
31535 N US-12, Round Lake, IL 60073-9773
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M&M MarineSavanna
601 Main St, Savanna, IL 61074-1539
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Greater Chicago RV ShowSchaumburg
1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Lakeside Marine & ServiceShabbona
602 E Comanche Ave, Shabbona, IL 60550
Mon 8am-4pm, Tue 8am-4pm, Wed 8am-4pm, Thu 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-4pm
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Boats R UsShorewood
400 Earl Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404-9458
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32 MarineSullivan
992 State Highway 32, Sullivan, IL 61951-6501
Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 9-2
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Boatman's Repair ShopVienna
6775 US-45 N, Vienna, IL 62995-2013
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Pontoon ExpertsVolo
3195 US 12 , Volo, IL 60073
Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm
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Luke Brown Yachts Chicago And Kam MarineWaukegan
31 E Madison St, Waukegan, IL 60085-5623
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Crownline BoatsWest Frankfort
11884 Country Club Rd, West Frankfort, IL 62896-5064
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Dockside MarineWilmington
23210 Stripmine Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481-9380
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Good to know about boat dealers in Illinois
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 Illinois are available via BoatDealerAtlas with 127 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 127 marine services in Illinois on BoatDealerAtlas for local safety course recommendations.
Is boat insurance required?
While state law in Illinois may not mandate boat insurance for all vessels, lenders requiring financing and most marinas demand active liability coverage. Carrying comprehensive marine insurance protects against liability, collision, theft, and environmental damage. Find 127 marine dealers and service providers in Illinois on BoatDealerAtlas that work with top insurance networks.
How much is boat registration?
Boat registration fees vary widely across Illinois based on hull length, vessel type, and propulsion system. Standard fees are renewed annually or biennially through state registration offices. Use BoatDealerAtlas to browse 127 dealer services in Illinois for registration transfer assistance.
Can you drive a boat without a license?
In many jurisdictions across Illinois, operating a motorized vessel without a boater safety card is illegal for operators born after specific mandatory dates. Exemptions sometimes apply to temporary renters under direct operator supervision or low-horsepower engines. Check official Illinois boating regulations and consult 127 marine listings on BoatDealerAtlas for compliant rentals.