New & Used Boat Dealership and Sales near South Bend, IN

B&E Marine in Michigan City is the nearest full-service dealership to South Bend sitting directly on navigable water with Lake Michigan access. We’re at 31 Lake Shore Drive, Michigan City, IN 46361 — roughly 40 miles and about 45 minutes west of downtown South Bend via US-20. Unlike a sales lot, we also run a marina, service department and indoor winter storage on the same property.

We’re a factory-authorized dealer for Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Yamaha Boats and Navan, with Mercury power on new rigging. Trade-ins and brokerage also bring through Cobalt, Scout, Robalo, Crownline, Monterey, Formula and Bayliner.

Yes. Alongside new inventory we carry a rotating selection of pre-owned boats and brokerage listings. Because many brokerage boats were serviced and stored here, we often know their maintenance history firsthand. See the brokerage program for details.

Sport and jet boats in the 19- to 22-foot range typically start in the mid-to-high five figures; bowriders and deck boats from 23 to 27 feet commonly run roughly $100,000 to $190,000; cruisers and yachts move well beyond. Every unit in our online inventory carries current pricing, and the loan calculator converts it to a monthly figure.

For open-water Lake Michigan use, most families are comfortable at 23 feet and above with roughly 19 to 21 degrees of deadrise. Boats around 21 feet are capable on calm mornings but get bounced when the wind builds. To fish offshore or cross to Michigan regularly, 25 feet and up is safer — look at Boston Whaler center consoles or larger Sea Ray SDX models. For the St. Joseph River or inland lakes, a smaller trailerable boat makes more sense.

A bowrider has a pointed bow with open seating forward of the windshield and a V-hull that cuts chop cleanly. A deck boat widens and squares off that bow, trading rough-water sharpness for more floor space and seating in the same length. Carrying more than six people regularly? The deck boat usually wins — compare Sea Ray SPX bowriders against Sea Ray SDX deck boats in the same inventory.

Yes. Financing is handled in-house through multiple marine lenders, and living in another county changes nothing. Marine loan terms run longer than auto loans, which keeps payments lower than buyers expect. Estimate one with our calculator, review the financial services page, then apply online.

Yes, and you don’t need to be buying today to find out what it’s worth. Our trade-in program applies your boat’s value against your next purchase, and We Want Your Boat will give you a straight number either way. We also buy outright and accept brokerage listings.

Yes. We service boats regardless of where they were purchased — commissioning, winterization, engine and sterndrive work, jet pump service, electronics and general repair. Our technicians are factory-trained on the brands we sell and experienced across most sterndrive and outboard platforms. Submit a request through service check-in.

We do, and for South Bend owners it’s often the deciding factor. Seasonal slips on Trail Creek take boats up to 60 feet, and heated indoor storage protects gelcoat, upholstery and systems through an Indiana winter — and service and commissioning then happen without you towing anything. See dock and slip details and indoor storage.

Since 1953 — over 73 years on the same Trail Creek property, still run by the founding family into its third generation. We’ve been recognized as a Top 100 marine dealer, a Brunswick Ambassador Dealer and an NMMA Marine Industry 5-Star Certified Dealer. More on our About Us and certifications pages.

Fall hours for the showroom and Ship’s Store are Monday–Friday 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM, closed Sunday. The service department opens at 8 AM. Hours shift seasonally, so check the contact page or call (219) 879-8301 before making the drive.