What Our Customers Are Saying
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Kenneth Amstutz, Chicago, IL
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Thanks a bunch to Trenton and the crew at Indiana Inboards for the time spent with me on the purchase of our Malibu! Upgraded from an Axis. We are 900 miles apart from each other, Trenton gave us a half hour face time with the family to review the boat inside and out along with video of lake test. Then hooked us up with a flawless delivery company. The boat showed up at our door with a full travel wrap and everything was as expected with the boat. We hit the water the same day! Thanks again. Not easy to make a purchase like this unsee and completely trusting.
Ryan Bratrud, East Grand Forks, MN -
We are the Hobson family and we have been a part of the Malibu boat family from Mid-Indiana Marine since 2016. Our first true wake boat was the Axis A22. We all learned to surf right away, our boys were 12,10 and 8. Even then other people on our lake noticed the large wave it produced. Like everyone noticed! As the technology progressed, we made the big step up to the Malibu 23 LSV in 2018. The hull design and the touch screens were an absolute game changer creating a massive wake. It automatically generated whatever we desired. Our surfing skills elevated each season. And once again the entire lake community took notice. Year after year. Comes 2024 with our new Malibu M220 and our waves our epic and out of control! Simply, many riders say the wave is too big! Never seen anything like it. Can a wake be too big? Of course not. To trust the M220 could provide a bigger, longer and more efficient wave was something that we could only experience to actually believe. We noticed right away it's much quieter, with much more fuel economy by at least 25% than our previous model. The electronics and software are improved, super easy to manage the best wake. Best wake on the lake once again and it's not even close! Thank you Mid-Indiana Marine and Malibu Boats. The sickest wave you can buy! Period.
Jasen Hobson, Kokomo, IN -
We stored out 22 LSV here over the winter for the first time and had them do a look over since we just bought the boat in the fall of 2023. They did a great job and was very honest. Will be back for service and accessory needs. Nathan has been great! Thank you!
Matt Hammel, Greenwood, IN -
Thanks a bunch to Trenton and the crew at Indiana Inboards for the time spent with me on the purchase of our Malibu! Upgraded from an Axis. We are 900 miles apart from each other, Trenton gave us a half hour face time with the family to review the boat inside and out along with video of lake test. Then hooked us up with a flawless delivery company. The boat showed up at our door with a full travel wrap and everything was as expected with the boat. We hit the water the same day! Thanks again. Not easy to make a purchase like this unsee and completely trusting.
Ryan Bratrud -
Absolutely the BEST place to buy a boat, new or pre-owned! George is an outstanding expert who will help you find the right boat! Thank you George & Doug for helping us get the perfect addition to the family!
Mike Lupoi, Kokomo, IN -
The entire crew is knowledgeable and helpful. Its great dealing with them.
Chris Kelley, Sharpsville, IN -
We had an accident while towing our new boat to the lake. The boat had extensive gelcoat damage to the starboard side.
Not only did we get our boat back much faster than expected the boat looks just as good as it did the day we rolled it off the showroom floor.Ken Williams, Anderson, IN -
We purchased our first wake boat from Brennan at MIM. We couldnt have been happier with the process! We met at a marina and he took us out on the vessel showing us tricks and tips and thoroughly explained, never making us feel like we were asking dumb questions. Paperwork was quick and easy. Highly recommend!
Becky Bowman, Findlay, OH -
Great place to get fiberglass, repair work done Steve was super to work with and pricing was good . I would go back again .
Gary Bruner -
I stored my boat here for the winter and also had gel cost restoration done by Steve. He completely knocked it out of the park and exceeded expectation on this work. Would highly recommend using MIM for any boating needs.
Michael C, Cicero, IN -
This place is awesome!!! I purchased an awesome Malibu from out of state and Nathan in service went above and beyond to make it a very positive experience! I was able to get a great price and great service. Tyler in finance did an awesome job and was very easy to work with.
All of these people were true pros and offered amazing customer service. I would highly recommend Mid-Indiana Marine. Even though I'm far away, I'll still check them out when it's time to upgrade the boat!John Myers, Boise, ID -
The guys at Mid-Indiana Marina are amazing! We had a couple issues with the boat initially. Nathan in their service department did a great job, getting technicians out to address and fix the issues. Their response time was within a day after talking with them. They offer a texting service, where you can send images and videos to help diagnose the problems. George in sales great to work with. We purchase our boat at a boat show , he did a great job taking time to explain all of the available options, he helped guide us into the options that were best for my family and I. He also spent time with us to help select the best wake surfing boards and accessories. The team also made it possible for us to make a trip to the Malibu factory to see our boat in production. That experience was great, making the boat even better knowing how it was all hand crafted.Extremely happy with Axis, and Mid-Indiana Marina. No question our next boat will be purchased from them.
Eric Clark -
Mid-Indiana Marine is the top dealer in Indiana! Excellent service and staff all around! Sales, maintenance, and storage are all top notch! Lifetime customer!
Jeremy Peelle -
Thank you Brennan, Tyler, and everyone at Mid Indiana Marine! Our pre-owned buying experience was top notch. The open house, gear, and delivery day made it a wholesome time
Justin Brinn -
Brennan was awesome during the entire process. Very informative and well spoken on his knowledge of all of the features on our boat. Highly recommend Mid Indiana Marine!Thanks again Brennan and Tyler for the smooth and non pushy experience!
Denny Creasy -
Brennan was quick to respond to my online inquiry and took us through a great buying experience. We are experienced boaters but new to Malibu. Season is just starting but taking delivery of our Malibu on the water with Brennan has us stoked for an awesome summer. All good things to say about Brennan and the MIM team!
Bruce Myers, Bloomington, INDIANA -
George was amazing to work with! As an out of state buyer I had a lot of questions about the boat I was looking to purchase. George answered all my questions quickly. The process was simple and efficient and I was able to get my dream boat! My boat showed up last week as coordinated and I couldn't be happier about the purchase. If you are looking to purchase a boat I would HIGHLY recommend working with George at Mid Indiana Marine, you won't be disappointed in his quality of service, attention to detail and quick responses to you as his customer.
Mitch Blackhurst -
The team at Mid Indiana Marine went above and beyond our expectations buying our first used boat. Five Stars also for integrity and service. Thank you George and Nathan for your personal attention. We have and will recommend Mid Indiana Marine to anyone looking for a new or used boat. Thanks to a great team!
Joe Patterson, WEST MILTON, OH -
When we started looking for a new boat I reached out to over 15 different marinas across the Chicagoland area, and including marinas in Indiana and Wisconsin. When I came across Mid-Indiana Marine it was clear that they knew what they were doing, and that we should buy our boat from them. George of course knows everything about boats, but he is also extremely responsive and a really nice guy. When we started working with George he always called, texted, or emailed back almost right away to answer any questions we had. George spent lots of time on the phone with me explaining and re-explaining things to help me fee comfortable. This type of customer service is in stark contrast to nearly every other Marina, where in our experience even getting anyone to call you back is difficult. Most importantly, George was not trying to force a boat on us, and knowing what we wanted he worked hard to find a boat that fit our family. Our family is thrilled about our new boat, and even since the purchase George in sales and Nathan in service have gone out of their way to accommodate us. We cant be more thankful that we found Mid-Indiana Marine, and I recommend them to anyone.
Micah Prochaska, Cicero, INDIANA -
Working with George and the guys over at Mid Indiana Marine was an awesome experience for me! Being a new boat owner, I was a little nervous, and had quite a few questions to ask. George would always get back to me in a timely manor to answer any questions I may have had. From the beginning of the process all the way to the end was an absolute breeze. George made things super simple so the process was very enjoyable. He did an awesome job working with my busy schedule to make sure I was satisfied. I would definitely recommend getting a hold of George and the guys over at Mid Indiana Marine if you're considering buying a Malibu or Axis. From my first boat to my last I will continue to work with this crew. They make buying a new boat exciting.
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Having owned 6 different boats from a jon boat up to a deep v outboard we decided we wanted to get a boat that would do it all. Went to our local Yamaha dealer and decided on a 21 that would do it all, so they said. We owned the boat for about 11 months and decided we wanted to surf. We got all the ballast bags that went on the deck and the wake wedge that had to be manually put on then went to the lake. Spending the first half of summer on the boat constantly moving people around to get to pumps, bags, weights, deflectors and anything else we could find to get a surf wave. After we got the boat setup we started having issues with cavitation of the jet pumps and still had a minimal wave. We decided to look at other options. I got on the internet and was blown away by the wave that the Axis and Malibu boats would throw. There is a Malibu factory tour video online that really shows why you should buy their product, everything is made in house by American workers. Put In a request for more information about a boat Mid-Indiana marine had online, George called me shortly after around 7pm. We went to Mid-Indiana Marine to look at the Axis line of boats and then a pretty Malibu caught our attention. We wanted a push button surf boat that would fit all of our needs without having all the monkey motion that the Yamaha took to surf. The Malibu we looked at was the 21MLX, after seeing the upgrades from the Axis to the Malibu we were sold. The touch screen control is so visually pleasing and easy to use. After using the competitions touch screens I really learned to appreciate the ease of use that Malibu incorporates in all their boats, literally two touches on the screen and the boat sets itself up to surf. When we picked the boat up during the on water delivery with George we were blown away by the boat, the wave was awesome! In the first weekend we had the boat we hit 12 hours and bam it was time for the first service. The service department got us in and out in a couple hours and back on the water we went. I highly recommend the plug and play ballast system, it really helps make the wave exceptional. In 5 weeks we have put 50 hours on the boat and we are really not looking forward to winter. This boat is perfect for the family, we can tube, kneeboard, ski, wakeboard and most of all surf! All of our friends have been beyond impressed with the boat. Plenty of storage onboard and there is truly a place for everything. The family that bought our Yamaha has become good friends of ours and they are already thinking about shopping for a Malibu after spending a weekend on ours. This boat is truly our familys happy place. My only regret with the Malibu is I waited so long to buy one. Very very happy with our purchase. Buying a boat during the pandemic had its own set of challenges but while I was waiting on the 10 hour service I met the owner of the company, he spent almost 45 minutes talking and listening to what I had to say. I was very impressed he spent the time to show me some things on the boat I had not seen yet and he shared his personal experiences with me. Thank you to the staff at Mid-Indiana Marine for making this dream come true.
Stephen Bradley, Danville, INDIANA -
Im writing to thank you for the spectacular service we received working with George Burns and your dealership. George has been a gentleman and incredibly helpful all along, educating me on every little detail along the way as a first time boat owner. Hes continuing to assist us with a bunch of things after the sale as well.
Thank you, have enjoyed every minute of working with George and Nathan.
Sincerely,
Lou KarnezisLou Karnezis -
I called mid Indiana marine inquiring about a used I ride and George said it sold. He told me of another boat that was even better than the one I was interested in. We made an appointment and he was right. It was an amazing pre owned boat. George Burns and the other service staff treated
Me like I was buying a new 150,000 boat. They all were very kind and friendly. Couldnt ask for better service. They took the tribal decals and buffed and polished the sides and they did an awesome job. Extremely professional people work at mid Indiana marine.Tom Walker, Rockville, INDIANA -
I bought my first Malibu in 1995. It was a used Euro F3 in yellow. I remember telling the dealer in Columbus that they should put a stern thruster under the swim platform for docking and backing. He told me that once I was used to the inboard I would never need it. My second Malibu was a 1999 Response LX my brother and I bought new and had built to spec. We toured the Malibu factory in Tennessee and watched them rig the motor in our boat right after it came out of the mold. Cathy was our tour guide, (she passed of cancer some time ago now). Yellow was not an option for anything but the Corvette boat that year so we paid a $400.00 upcharge to get it in yellow. It was one of only two yellow Responses that Malibu built that year, (the following year it was once again a standard color). I bought yellow and white ripstop nylon and created an extended Bimini for floating in the cove and swimming. I will most likely do that again for my new boat in the off season.Funny how ideas you have work there way into the lineup eventually. So Ive had 3 boats in my life and all of them have been Malibus. I believe in the brand because its the innovator of the industry and because of the people. My current Malibu is the used 2016 Wakesetter 25 LSV, (you performed gelcoat repair on last year) that came from TNT Watersports in Hendersonville, TN. Its a good dealership with great people but its a bit of a drive. My experiences with Mid-Indian Marine have been top notch and if I were ever to replace my current boat I would be very inclined to make the trip west to see you guys.I own a business and I can tell you that your follow up email to our phone call is the kind of marketing that makes a business successful! You looked up my boat and my contact info from records and demonstrated that you were interested in serving my needs and keeping my business.Im very loyal to the Malibu brand and my every experience with Mid-Indiana Marine points me to come back time and time again.You represent your company and the brand well.
Ed Wilson -
Great Folks all the way around! Great service and 'Tater' is undoubtedly one of the best boat mechanics around the local area! When you have problems, these folks at Mid Indiana Marine do all they can to get you back on the water! I was surprisingly amazed how quickly they resolved an issue I had and how quickly I was back 'On The Water'. Best Dealer I have ever dealt with for sure!
Brian Stiegler, Noblesville, IN -
Very professional staff! When we upgrade Mid Indiana Marine & George is who we will be going to! Thanks for helping and putting us in our Axis A20! We love it! Soon we will need an A22! Get ready!
Marcus Deckard, Robinson, ILLINOIS -
Made an appointment to have our MXZ un wintrized on May 6th. Clint was very helpful. I dropped the boat off at 7:50am and Clint was there to accept it. I asked him to have it done by noon as the 6th was our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Shannon and Nathan keep me up to date as the morning went on. Picked the boat up at 1:30 and my wife enjoyed Champagne and Pizza on the boat for dinner. Thanks for all of you working to make my plan happen.
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We bought a new Malibu from George at Mid-Indiana Marine this past summer and we couldn't be happier. The entire experience was great and at the end of the season we had service and winterization done. Clint, Shannon and the parts and service staff are just as good as the sales staff. They went above and beyond. Don't hesitate to do business with these fine people. We thank them for all their help this summer and look to forward to many years of happy boating with our new Malibu.Steve S, Logansport, IN -
Our situation is probably a little different than most as we bought our boat site unseen and we haven't picked it up yet, we live out of state. But I can assure you while working with the staff at Mid Indiana Marine everyone has been very friendly and answered our questions in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend Mid Indiana Marine to others, we can't wait to pick our boat up and see it in person for the 1st time. Thank you Mid Indiana Marine for everything, and we will see you soon:)
Terry Lisa Messelhiser, Le Mars, IOWA -
Working with George on my boat purchase was a great experience! Even though I live in kansas, I plan on any future marine needsto go through Mid-Indiana! Very classy and top notch organization...you will not be disappointed.
Chuck Herling, Olathe, KANSAS -
The best Customer Service I have ever experienced in any business, Shannon and her service team once advised me on how to repair my trim myself since I was on such a short window of time, they even lend me the proper wrench for the job. What Dealer does that anymore?
On a seperate occasion George took the time to teach me how they as a Boat dealer go above and beyond to offer the very best deals and guidance to anyone looking to buy a boat, any dealer who will go above and beyond to help guide someone to get the best deal on a Skeeter bass boat which they no longer even affiliated with anymore and will make 0 commission on my buy from an out of state dealer is just awesome.
You never have to worry about being misleaded or lied to just to get more money out of you like so many dealers do.
I just wish they were still a Skeeter dealer.-Anonymous -
Best Customer Service,
George went above and beyond to give me advise, even though it in no way benefit him or his staff.Thanks-Anonymous -
Great Team, they always have done great work and always been upfront and honest, no surprises like many marinas do.
They will give advice and recommendations even if you are doing the work yourself.
They even went as far as to loan me a specialty tool so I myself could make a repair to my outboard.
That is going above and beyond and always willing to go the extra mile.Brad Reed, cicero, INDIANA -
Best boat buying experience I have ever had! We live in Utah and found the boat on boat trader. The salesman was great to work with, he was there 24/7 to answer all of our questions. We even had his personal cell number so we could call him at any time. They worked with our bank to take care of all the financing. They even took our boat on trade and were very fair with the price. They sent us photos and videos of the boat we were buying. The service department made changes we requested and made sure the boat was ready for our higher elevation. They made the scary experience of buying a boat on line very comfortable. The owner of the dealership even drove seven hours each way to meet us to exchange boats, we had his personal cell number also. The boat looked amazing, like brand new! This dealership is awesome! I only wish I didn't live so far away so they could do all my service work. Next boat I buy will definitely be from them! Seriously people.....buy from these guys!!!
Sarah Later -
My husband and I just bought a boat online from this dealership. They were very easy to work with. The owner was very patient working with our small hometown bank to get the financing completed. The boat is gorgeous! We are very happy with the experience. Even though we live in Idaho we will be recommending them to all our friends and family.
Sally Couch -
Thanks to George and crew for getting our Axis A20 ready for vacation. Only had a short time to get ladder and Bimini installed Loving life on the lake.
Gary Beebe -
Clint and the guys in service installed a new stereo system in our boat and it sounds awesome! Thanks for getting us in and out as promised! Also, thanks to George in sales for being there to answer all of our questions. You gotta give these guys a chance for boat sales and service!
Joe Brown
Trenton was very attentive and proactive. He supplied multiple photos of the boat so we could make the trip from Chicago without surprises. When I arrived I found that they had performed an oil change, installed new tires and a new battery, replaced the bilge pimp and blower. Excellent test drive experience.