About Us

Welcome to Open Water Marine, your premier boat dealership in Mandan, North Dakota, where exceptional sales and service come together to make your boating experience unforgettable.

About Us

Welcome to Open Water Marine, your premier boat dealership in Mandan, North Dakota, where exceptional sales and service come together to make your boating experience unforgettable.

THE OPEN WATER MARINE TEAM

Whether you’re shopping for your very first boat, upgrading to something new, or keeping your current boat in top condition, our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way. We take pride in offering honest guidance, trusted marine brands, and reliable service designed around your needs.

At Open Water Marine, boating isn’t just our business—it’s our passion. From the moment you walk through our doors to long after you hit the water, you can count on our team for expertise, transparency, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

SHAWN

OWNER AND OPERATOR

Shawn fell in love with all things moving at a young age. As an avid racer, his love for power led him to Open Road Honda and various roles throughout the years. With Annette and Dusty's blessing,at Open Road Honda, Shawn was able to start up Open Water Marine. In 2024, we moved to our lcoation.

Ask Shawn about his love for:

Jesus
His Family
Race Cars
Asian Buffets
And, Boy Scouts

WAYNE

MECHANIC

Wayne brings 10+ years of fiberglass repair to the team. He trained under Bob, at Gibbons Fiberglass. He is the most meticulous cleaner in our office and is the one that makes the boats shiny for all our sports shows.

Ask Wayne about his love for:

Good Cigars
Diet Coke
His Disney Trips
And, His Pup

COREY

MECHANIC

Corey first started his mechanic career working on small engines with his dad. He has traveled the country with various jobs but landed at BisMan Prop Works and made his home in Bismarck. After BisMan Prp Works closed, Corey landed with the Open Road/Open Water team and can boast that he is the only one locally that can fix props.

Ask Corey about his love for:

Really Great BBQ
His Family
Golfing
And, His Baseball Career

AUSTIN

OFFICE MANAGER & SALES ASSOCIATE

Austin keeps the office running smoothly while helping customers with sales, parts, and service needs. He takes the time to listen, track down the right parts, and clearly communicate every detail to the technicians to help get customers back on the water as quickly as possible.

Ask Austin about his love for:

His wife and daughter
Camping, boating, hunting, and sitting around a fire
Woodworking & home improvement projects
The Lord of the Rings

MARK

MECHANIC

Mark keeps boats running strong by handling maintenance and repairs with care and precision. He enjoys diagnosing issues, working hands-on with engines, and making sure every boat leaves the shop ready for the water.

Ask Marks about his love for:

Snowmobiles
Working on engines
Shop projects and anything mechanical
Race cars and going to local races

SHAWN

OWNER AND OPERATOR

Shawn fell in love with all things moving at a young age. As an avid racer, his love for power led him to Open Road Honda and various roles throughout the years. With Annette and Dusty's blessing,at Open Road Honda, Shawn was able to start up Open Water Marine. In 2024, we moved to our lcoation.

Ask Shawn about his love for:

Jesus
His Family
Race Cars
Asian Buffets
And, Boy Scouts

WAYNE

MECHANIC

Wayne brings 10+ years of fiberglass repair to the team. He trained under Bob, at Gibbons Fiberglass. He is the most meticulous cleaner in our office and is the one that makes the boats shiny for all our sports shows.

Ask Wayne about his love for:

Good Cigars
Diet Coke
His Disney Trips
And, His Pup

COREY

MECHANIC

Corey first started his mechanic career working on small engines with his dad. He has traveled the country with various jobs but landed at BisMan Prop Works and made his home in Bismarck. After BisMan Prp Works closed, Corey landed with the Open Road/Open Water team and can boast that he is the only one locally that can fix props.

Ask Corey about his love for:

Really Great BBQ
His Family
Golfing
And, His Baseball Career

AUSTIN

OFFICE MANAGER & SALES ASSOCIATE

Austin keeps the office running smoothly while helping customers with sales, parts, and service needs. He takes the time to listen, track down the right parts, and clearly communicate every detail to the technicians to help get customers back on the water as quickly as possible.

Ask Austin about his love for:

His wife and daughter
Camping, boating, hunting, and sitting around a fire
Woodworking & home improvement projects
The Lord of the Rings

MARK

MECHANIC

Mark keeps boats running strong by handling maintenance and repairs with care and precision. He enjoys diagnosing issues, working hands-on with engines, and making sure every boat leaves the shop ready for the water.

Ask Marks about his love for:

Snowmobiles
Working on engines
Shop projects and anything mechanical
Race cars and going to local races

AUSTIN

OFFICE MANAGER & SALES ASSOCIATE

Austin keeps the office running smoothly while helping customers with sales, parts, and service needs. He takes the time to listen, track down the right parts, and clearly communicate every detail to the technicians to help get customers back on the water as quickly as possible.

Ask Austin about his love for:

His wife and daughter
Camping, boating, hunting, and sitting around a fire
Woodworking & home improvement projects
The Lord of the Rings

MARK

MECHANIC

Mark keeps boats running strong by handling maintenance and repairs with care and precision. He enjoys diagnosing issues, working hands-on with engines, and making sure every boat leaves the shop ready for the water.

Ask Marks about his love for: