Boat Salvage Yards in Minnesota (2026): Used Marine Parts & Locations

Minnesota has over 800,000 registered boats spread across more than 11,000 lakes — one of the highest boating densities of any US state by water surface area. The salvage market reflects that scale, with operations ranging from the Twin Cities metro to remote lake country in the north.

Every body of water in Minnesota is freshwater, which means parts from Minnesota yards carry the same low-corrosion advantage as Michigan or Missouri — mechanical and electrical components from Minnesota donor boats are in better condition than equivalent parts from coastal states.

The article’s best link is to the Boat Salvage Yards Directory — it is also worth noting that Twin City Outboard in Shakopee is the most established specialist yard, and Boat Motor Recyclers in Burnsville has the broadest metro-area inventory. You can also browse the Boat Salvage Yards Directory to find marine recyclers across the United States.

Minnesota Boat Salvage Yards — Quick List

Yard	Location	Phone	Specialty	Type
Twin City Outboard	Shakopee	952-496-1951	Outboards back to 1906, 35HP and under	Outboard salvage yard
Boat Motor Recyclers (BMR)	Burnsville	952-894-4888	Remanufactured motors, Yamaha, Suzuki, Volvo Penta	Parts dealer + service
Countryview Marine	North Branch	651-462-2400	Mercury, Mariner, Suzuki NLA parts — eBay	Repair yard + eBay parts
NOS Marine	Keewatin	218-403-0450	2-stroke and 4-stroke outboard parts, est. 1992	Outboard salvage
Northland Outboard Salvage Marine	Keewatin	—	Mercury, Yamaha, Evinrude, Johnson — eBay	Online parts dealer
Midwest Marine Parts LLC	Melrose	320-256-7278	Used marine parts, appointment-based	Salvage + parts
RSI Marine and Motorsports	Little Falls	320-632-6300	Repair, used parts, pontoons and PWC	Repair shop + parts

1. Twin City Outboard — Shakopee, MN

Address: 600 Canterbury Rd S, Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952-496-1951
Website: twincityoutboard.com

Twin City Outboard is the most established outboard salvage operation in Minnesota, maintaining an inventory of outboard motors and parts dating back as far as 1906. The shop services outboards 35HP and under and has built its reputation on deep expertise in discontinued and obsolete motors — if a replacement part exists for a vintage engine, Twin City Outboard is the most likely place to find it in the state.

The shop buys old outboards for salvage and sells new and used parts across all major brands, with international shipping available. In-person accessory sales run from the warehouse. The combination of historic inventory depth and specialist knowledge makes this the first call for any Minnesota boater working on an older outboard with parts no longer in production.

2. Boat Motor Recyclers (BMR) — Burnsville, MN

Address: 3801 W 145th St, Burnsville, MN 55306
Phone: 952-894-4888
Email: [email protected]
Website: bmr1.com
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm; Sat–Sun closed

Boat Motor Recyclers is a family-owned operation in Burnsville serving the Twin Cities boating community since 1998, with a large and constantly changing inventory of new, used, and remanufactured marine motors and parts. BMR is an authorised dealer for Yamaha, Suzuki, and Volvo Penta, and the remanufacturing capability makes it different from a pure salvage yard — motors are rebuilt and warranted rather than sold as pulled parts.

The shop carries outboard, inboard, and sterndrive inventory including Johnson, Evinrude, Mercury, Mercruiser, and OMC parts alongside the authorised dealer brands. Expert maintenance and repair services cover most outboard motors built after 1990. For Twin Cities boaters needing a rebuilt motor with warranty rather than a raw used part, BMR is the primary metro-area option.

3. Countryview Marine — North Branch, MN

Address: 34850 Forest Blvd, North Branch, MN 55056 Phone: 651-462-2400 Website: countryviewmarine.com eBay store: ebay.com/str/countryviewmarine (seller: mrmerc1959) Hours: Open six days a week — call to confirm current schedule

Countryview Marine is a full-service boat repair facility in North Branch with over 125 years of combined staff experience, covering inboard and outboard repairs, tune-ups, winterising, and insurance claim work. Alongside the service operation, the shop runs an active eBay parts store with 1,326 completed transactions at 100% positive feedback — a perfect score across all sales.

The eBay inventory focuses on Mercury, Mariner, and Suzuki components including Optimax trim and tilt senders, NLA (no longer available) OEM parts, throttle and shift cables, and hard-to-find sensors and electrical components from freshwater Minnesota boats. Google Maps confirms used motor storage on site, which generates the parts inventory feeding the eBay operation. For buyers outside the North Branch area, the eBay store is the practical access point — search by brand and part number before contacting directly.

4. NOS Marine (Northern Outboard Salvage) — Keewatin, MN

Address: 106 W 3rd Ave, Keewatin, MN 55753
Phone: 218-403-0450
Facebook: facebook.com/nosmarine

NOS Marine has operated as a dedicated outboard salvage business in Keewatin since 1992, specialising in new and used freshwater 2-stroke and 4-stroke outboard and inboard motor parts. The inventory covers Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Mariner, Johnson, Evinrude, Honda, and Tohatsu — a comprehensive brand range for a small northern Minnesota operation. Parts sourced here come exclusively from Minnesota freshwater boats.

Operations run primarily via phone and Facebook rather than a conventional storefront. Call 218-403-0450 before visiting — the business is appointment-based and based in Keewatin in the Iron Range boating region, serving Itasca County and surrounding lake country.

5. Northland Outboard Salvage Marine — Keewatin, MN

eBay store: ebay.com/str/northlandoutboardsalvagemarine

Northland Outboard Salvage Marine is a Keewatin-based online parts dealer operating primarily through eBay with over 5,300 completed transactions. The inventory covers Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Johnson, Evinrude, OMC, Suzuki, eTec, Ficht, OptiMax, and HPDI outboards — with particular depth on powerheads, lower units, gear cases, mid-sections, and crankshafts. All parts are freshwater-sourced from Minnesota.

The eBay store is the primary channel — search by brand and part type before contacting directly. International shipping is available. For buyers outside driving distance of northern Minnesota, Northland Outboard Salvage Marine’s online inventory makes its freshwater parts accessible nationally.

6. Midwest Marine Parts LLC — Melrose, MN

Address: 42142 County Road 168, Melrose, MN 56352
Phone: 320-256-7278
Website: midwestmarineparts.com
Hours: Mon–Fri, appointment required

Midwest Marine Parts is a small appointment-based salvage yard and marine parts supplier in Melrose, run by two lifelong anglers with a focus on parts built for real-world fishing and boating conditions. The inventory covers new and used marine parts, accessories, and outdoor equipment including Minnkota and Towtector components alongside general outboard and boat hardware.

The operation is active on eBay and social media, making parts accessible beyond the local Stearns County market. Call ahead before visiting — the appointment-only model reflects a small team and a personally managed inventory rather than a walk-in browse format.

7. RSI Marine and Motorsports — Little Falls, MN

Address: 18757 Haven Rd, Little Falls, MN 56345
Phone: 320-632-6300
Website: rsimarine.com

RSI Marine in Little Falls combines repair and performance work with used parts sales, serving central Minnesota’s fishing boat, pontoon, and personal watercraft community. The parts department carries OEM and aftermarket components for major brands, and the shop handles a wide range of work from basic service to high-performance upgrades.

For central Minnesota boaters in the Morrison County and Mille Lacs Lake area, RSI is the practical local option for parts combined with service capability — useful when a used component needs assessment before purchase or installation as part of a repair job.

Types of Boat Salvage Sources in Minnesota

Outboard salvage yards — Operations built specifically around dismantling outboard motors and selling components. Twin City Outboard in Shakopee is Minnesota’s primary physical example, with motors dating back over a century. NOS Marine in Keewatin covers the northern lake country.

Parts dealers with remanufacturing — Operations that go beyond selling pulled parts to rebuilding and warranting components. Boat Motor Recyclers in Burnsville operates this model for the Twin Cities market.

Online outboard parts stores — eBay-first operations selling freshwater Minnesota parts nationally. Northland Outboard Salvage Marine in Keewatin has 5,300+ eBay transactions; Midwest Marine Parts in Melrose also sells via eBay.

Repair shops with used parts inventory — Service facilities that accumulate used components from trade-ins and repowers. RSI Marine in Little Falls is the primary central Minnesota example.

Boat removal and disposal contractors — Covered separately in the boat removal section below.

Best Areas in Minnesota to Find Used Boat Parts

Twin Cities metro — Burnsville and Shakopee — The highest concentration of salvage resources in the state. Boat Motor Recyclers in Burnsville covers the northern metro with remanufactured motors and authorised dealer parts. Twin City Outboard in Shakopee is the primary outboard salvage specialist, drawing buyers from across the region for obsolete engine components.

Central Minnesota — Little Falls and Melrose — RSI Marine in Little Falls serves the Mille Lacs Lake and Morrison County boating community. Midwest Marine Parts in Melrose covers Stearns County with an appointment-based operation that ships nationally.

Northern Minnesota / Iron Range — Keewatin — Two complementary operations in the same small town: NOS Marine for phone-based parts enquiries and Northland Outboard Salvage Marine for online eBay purchasing. The Iron Range lake district generates a steady supply of freshwater outboard parts.

When to Use a Minnesota Boat Salvage Yard

• When replacing an outboard powerhead, lower unit, or trim assembly and OEM pricing is prohibitive
• When sourcing parts for a vintage outboard motor no longer supported by current dealers
• When a repower project needs a compatible used or remanufactured motor at below-new pricing
• When sourcing Minnkota, Towtector, or fishing-specific accessories at below-retail prices
• When an older 2-stroke outboard needs Johnson, Evinrude, or OMC components discontinued by manufacturers

Tips for Buying Used Boat Parts in Minnesota

• All Minnesota parts are freshwater — Corrosion on mechanical and electrical components is minimal compared to coastal states. Inspect carefully but expect good condition on most components.
• Twin City Outboard for vintage outboards — If your motor predates 1990 and parts are no longer in production, this is the specialist. Call 952-496-1951 with the motor model, year, and horsepower.
• BMR for remanufactured motors with warranty — If buying a raw used motor feels risky, BMR’s rebuilt motors with warranty remove the main risk of used outboard purchasing.
• Search Northland Outboard’s eBay store first — The online inventory is searchable by brand and part type before committing to a drive. Freshwater Minnesota parts, ships nationally.
• NOS Marine for Iron Range area sourcing — Phone-based operation, call ahead. 30+ years in business since 1992.
• Bring part numbers — All Minnesota operations work faster with exact motor model, year, horsepower, and serial number.

Yards No Longer Operating in Minnesota

AAA Marine Salvage & Recovery (Brainerd) — Listed at 1205 Madison St, Brainerd, MN 56401. Marked as closed on Yellow Pages. The phone number (218-824-7767) and website (precisionpropellerworks.com) in the original listing were both incorrect — precisionpropellerworks.com is Precision Propeller Works, a separate active business at the same address with a different phone (218-829-9168) specialising in propeller repair. AAA Marine and Precision Propeller Works appear to have shared or exchanged the address; AAA Marine is no longer operating.

Countryview Marine (North Branch) — Listed in earlier versions of this directory. Countryview Marine in North Branch is a full-service marine repair and storage facility, not a salvage yard with used parts for sale. It has been removed from the main list as it does not serve the used parts buying audience this guide targets.

Boat Removal Services in Minnesota

If you need a boat removed rather than parts sourced:

Boat Remover operates Minnesota statewide. Website: boatremover.com

US Boat Removal serves Brainerd, Minneapolis, and the full state. Phone: 218-644-7240. Website: boatremoval.com

For charitable donation with a potential tax deduction, Boats with Causes accepts Minnesota vessels statewide with free pickup: 888-228-7320 / boatswithcauses.org

Nearby States with More Boat Salvage Yards

If you can’t find what you need in Minnesota, neighbouring states offer additional options. Michigan has the deepest freshwater sterndrive salvage market in the US — Checker Marine’s 12-acre self-serve lot in La Salle and Pine Lake Parts’ 17,000+ online listings both ship nationally. Wisconsin covers the Great Lakes and inland lake corridor. Missouri has strong outboard and sterndrive coverage through D&F Marine’s national eBay operation in Saint James.