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10 Best Boat Dealers in Phoenix

Boat dealers around Phoenix serve more than one buying situation. Some focus on new and used inventory, while others add on-water demos, trade-ins, outboard guidance, storage, maintenance, restoration, or fiberglass repair.

Action Watersports, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center, and Century Marine lead with broad buying and ownership support. Taylor’s Boats stands out for demos and setup, while other choices suit out-of-state sourcing, performance-boat restoration, older vessels, or specific fiberglass damage.

How we chose and ordered them

The order here is based on merit: a business that focuses on this work and has a solid reputation ranks above one that only offers it on the side.

Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.

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10 Boat Dealers in Phoenix Compared

Taylor's Boats Inc., Phoenix#1
What it does well
  • On-water boat demos

  • Out-of-state boat sourcing

  • Complimentary break-in service

Taylor's Boats Inc.

5.044 reviews
3380 S Power Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, United States
Works well for
Boat buyers wanting multiple demosWakeboarding and surfing setupsPost-sale boat service

Taylor's Boats Inc. is a Gilbert boat dealer that guides buyers through demos, boat selection, delivery, and equipment setup. The dealership also provides a pro shop, complimentary break-in service, and service-center support, while staff can help locate a suitable boat out of state and explain its features on the water.

It suits first-time and experienced buyers who want hands-on comparison and detailed purchasing guidance. Customers can arrange multiple demos, discuss wakeboarding and surfing equipment, and receive post-sale assistance. The dealership’s process emphasizes communication from selection through delivery and ownership.

Action Watersports AWS Boats Arizona, Phoenix#2
What it does well
  • New and used boat inventory

Action Watersports AWS Boats Arizona

4.7143 reviews
1320 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, United States
Works well for
New boat buyersFirst-time boaters

Action Watersports AWS Boats Arizona is a Mesa boat dealer offering in-store shopping, delivery, pickup, and on-site services. Buyers can explore new and used boats, while beginners may benefit from patient walkthroughs and instruction covering how to operate their purchase.

The dealership also supports boating outings through wakeboard and pontoon rentals, with logistics and beginner instruction built into the experience described. Customers planning time on the water should ask about the lake and arrival timing, since popular lakes can become busy early.

Arizona Boat Shop L.L.C., Phoenix#3
What it does well
  • Color-matched fiberglass repairs

Arizona Boat Shop L.L.C.

5.022 reviews
2101 W Williams Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027, United States
Works well for
Boat owners needing fiberglass repairOwners addressing gelcoat or paint damage

Arizona Boat Shop L.L.C. repairs fiberglass and gelcoat damage, stress cracks and boat paintwork. The shop has handled substantial fiberglass repairs, color matching and reinforcement under a swim deck, making it relevant to owners addressing cosmetic damage as well as structural concerns.

Sam also helps source outside support when a metal component falls outside the shop’s work. Communication about the repair is part of the process, and reported turnaround has been quick for several projects.

Century Marine, Phoenix#4
What it does well
  • New and pre-owned watercraft

Century Marine

4.6119 reviews
3302 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85213, United States
Works well for
Boat purchases and ongoing maintenance

Century Marine is a Mesa dealer of new and pre-owned watercraft that also provides boat service and storage. Buyers can explore family-use boats, including slightly used models, while existing owners can bring older vessels in for seasonal maintenance and guidance.

The service team helps owners understand what their boat needs, and the dealership has supported purchases involving boats located out of state. Its offering therefore suits both first-time buyers and owners who want ongoing mechanical support for a boat they already have.

Octane Marine Boat Sales and Storage, Phoenix#5
What it does well
  • Boat sales plus extensive repair work

Octane Marine Boat Sales and Storage

4.9105 reviews
22012 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027, United States
Works well for
Performance-boat owners needing service or restoration

Octane Marine Boat Sales and Storage is a marine facility serving boat owners who need sales support, maintenance, or substantial restoration work. Documented projects include engine rebuilds, outdrive updates, gauges and shifters, transom and engine-bay refreshes, trailer restoration, and fiberglass repair.

The business suits owners of performance boats as well as customers bringing older vessels back into service. It has also prepared boats and trailers for the water and offered suggestions on complex repairs, including a propeller change that improved a boat’s planing performance. Sales and service are both represented.

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center, Phoenix#6
What it does well
  • Boats, ATVs and service

  • Mercury outboard retailer

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center

4.4390 reviews
1133 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Works well for
Boat or ATV shoppersOwners needing parts or service

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center in Mesa sells boats and off-road vehicles while also supporting ownership with parts, accessories and service. Its boating inventory includes TRACKER, Regency, SUN TRACKER and Ranger pontoons, while the off-road range includes TRACKER OFF ROAD ATVs and UTVs. Mercury motors, portable motors, boat accessories and off-road accessories are also part of the offering. Shoppers can schedule service, value a boat trade-in, explore financing and seek help with repowers or outboard motors. The center’s learning resources cover boating, towing, fishing and off-roading, making the location useful both to experienced owners and to people still learning how to choose equipment.

Laken Water Sports, Phoenix#7
What it does well
  • Hands-on boat demonstrations

  • New and used boat inventory

Laken Water Sports

4.4105 reviews
16202 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, United States
Works well for
First-time and experienced boat buyersOut-of-state boat shoppers

Laken Water Sports sells new and used boats and supports buyers through viewing, questions, delivery and purchase. Staff demonstrate how boats work, answer questions and help shoppers evaluate a specific vessel, making the dealership relevant to both first-time and experienced buyers.

The dealership also works with shoppers traveling from outside Arizona, sharing photos and helping coordinate financing and pickup arrangements. Buyers looking for a particular model can monitor the inventory and discuss their requirements with the sales team as boats become available.

Martin Marine, Phoenix#8
What it does well
  • Supplies, upholstery and rebuilding

Martin Marine

4.684 reviews
715 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210, United States
Works well for
Boat owners needing parts or repair guidance

Martin Marine serves boat owners with sales, related supplies, upholstery and rebuilding services. The shop is particularly useful for owners working on older or unusual boats, including antique projects that may need parts, troubleshooting or a practical repair path. Its team can discuss how a boat is used before recommending a component, and it has helped customers with outboard purchases and electric-propulsion warranty work. Martin Marine does not service every engine type, so its value also includes directing owners elsewhere when a job falls outside its scope. The family-owned shop offers weekday hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center, Phoenix#9
What it does well
  • Boats within an outdoor superstore

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center

4.2124 reviews
9380 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305, United States
Works well for
Boating and fishing shoppers

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center in Glendale is a boat-dealer setting within a broader outdoor retail destination. Shoppers can view boats and explore merchandise for fishing and other outdoor activities, while on-site staff support product questions and practical buying decisions.

The location also provides an outing beyond boat shopping, with aquariums, animal exhibits and family-oriented displays documented in the surrounding store experience. It suits customers comparing boating or fishing needs and families combining errands with an outdoor-themed visit.

Complete Marine, Phoenix#10
What it does well
  • Vexus aluminum boat guidance

Complete Marine

4.1134 reviews
4551 E University Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85034, United States
Works well for
New-boat shoppersVexus aluminum boat buyersOwners seeking parts assistance

Complete Marine is a Phoenix boat dealer for shoppers comparing new boats and looking for guidance through the purchase process. Its sales conversations have included Vexus aluminum models, including the Vexus 1980, with explanations of how aluminum construction can offer advantages associated with fiberglass.

The dealership also supports boat owners after purchase through service and parts assistance. Buyers can use the team for product questions, issue follow-up, and help locating parts, making it relevant to both first-time shoppers and returning boat owners.

The essentials in one table

#BusinessRatingReviewsWorks well for
#1Taylor's Boats Inc. 5.044Boat buyers wanting multiple demos
#2Action Watersports AWS Boats Arizona 4.7143New boat buyers
#3Arizona Boat Shop L.L.C. 5.022Boat owners needing fiberglass repair
#4Century Marine 4.6119Boat purchases and ongoing maintenance
#5Octane Marine Boat Sales and Storage 4.9105Performance-boat owners needing service or restoration
#6Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center 4.4390Boat or ATV shoppers
#7Laken Water Sports 4.4105First-time and experienced boat buyers
#8Martin Marine 4.684Boat owners needing parts or repair guidance
#9Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center 4.2124Boating and fishing shoppers
#10Complete Marine 4.1134New-boat shoppers

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Boat dealers serving Phoenix and nearby cities

The selection reaches across Phoenix and nearby Mesa, Gilbert, and Glendale, so the most convenient dealer may depend on where you start and whether the visit is for shopping or service. For a purchase, plan time for demonstrations, setup, delivery, and any trade-in discussion. For repairs, confirm the dealer’s engine, fiberglass, upholstery, or restoration scope before transporting the boat across the metro area.

Boat buying, service, and marine support

  • New and used boat salesInventory and guidance for shoppers comparing new, pre-owned, family-use, pontoon, performance, and aluminum boats.
  • On-water demonstrationsHands-on demos and feature explanations for buyers comparing boats, wakeboarding, or surfing setups.
  • Boat delivery and pickup planningHelp coordinating delivery, pickup, out-of-state sourcing, and purchase logistics.
  • Marine service and maintenanceSeasonal maintenance, service-center support, break-in service, parts help, and outboard guidance.
  • Trade-ins and ownership supportBoat valuation, trade-in discussions, accessories, motors, learning resources, and post-sale assistance.
  • Restoration and fiberglass repairEngine, trailer, transom, fiberglass, gelcoat, paint, upholstery, and older-boat rebuilding work at selected businesses.

How to choose among Phoenix boat dealers

  1. Match inventory to your useAsk which boats fit family outings, fishing, wakeboarding, surfing, performance use, or first-time ownership.
  2. Request a meaningful demonstrationAsk whether you can arrange multiple demos and see how the boat handles the equipment and features you plan to use.
  3. Map the ownership handoffClarify delivery, setup, break-in service, storage, maintenance, parts, and who handles post-sale questions.
  4. Verify motor and repair scopeAsk which engine types, outboards, fiberglass work, upholstery, or restoration jobs the service team accepts.
  5. Discuss sourcing and trade-insIf the preferred boat is elsewhere, ask how out-of-state sourcing works; if replacing a boat, ask how trade-in valuation is handled.

Common questions

Can Phoenix-area boat dealers help first-time buyers?

Yes. Action Watersports describes operating walkthroughs and instruction, while Taylor’s Boats and Laken Water Sports emphasize demonstrations, questions, and feature explanations. Ask how the dealer teaches operation, setup, maintenance, and safe ownership for the model you are considering.

Do these dealers sell used boats as well as new boats?

Several do. Action Watersports, Century Marine, and Laken Water Sports describe new and used or pre-owned inventory. Availability changes, so ask about the exact model, condition, history, and viewing process before traveling.

Can a dealer source a boat outside Arizona?

Taylor’s Boats describes helping locate a suitable boat out of state, and Laken Water Sports works with shoppers traveling from outside Arizona. Confirm transport, inspection, delivery, and pickup responsibilities for a specific purchase.

Which option is better for an older or damaged boat?

Century Marine describes maintenance for older vessels, while Octane Marine handles substantial performance-boat restoration. Arizona Boat Shop focuses on fiberglass, gelcoat, stress cracks, color matching, and paint. Confirm the exact repair scope and engine type first.

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