Great Northern Boatworks

Great American Marine is a local boat and motor repair facility located in Bloomington, MN We are the oldest dealer in the Upper Midwest for inflatable boats. Great American marine has been your headquarters for Zodiac since 1980. Zodiac Inflatable Boats are ideal for fishing, camping, boat tenders, fir and rescue. Wherever a portable boat is needed, Zodiac Boats are your best choice! Our services include: *Inflatable and portable boat sales *Boat Parts *Boat Service *and More! We offer sales, parts, and service on Evinrude, Mercury, Mercruiser, Johnson and Yamaha motors. From winterizing to complete engine overhauls, you can count on our expert technicians to get the job done right. our sound advice and our commitment to customer service is what keeps our customers coming back. We are not satisfied until you are! In the heart of Bloomington, we offer factory authorized service and parts. For more information, give Great American marine a call, or visit our showroom!

HistoryBill Hooper started the business after working for 4 previous other sailboat dealers beginning in the 1970's and has been sailing since those days as well from racing in the midwest & Canada & Florida & cruising from the Chesapeake Bay to Key West, Hawai'i, California, the Caribbean & all over the Bahamas. Brian Jepsen came into the business in the early 90's & he has many racing credits & cruising experience. David Marsh, Bill's first employee still is with the company & heads up the service end of the business & there isn't much he can't do & do well. He and his wife keep a boat in Florida and have sailed it from there to Venezuela & back. We've had several other great employees through the years who have helped make Hooper's what we are today.SpecialtiesWe are a sailboat dealership specializing in SAILBOATS. We sell New J/Boats (performance cruisers & one design racers from 22 - 65') & we sell more used sailboats than all the local dealers combined. If you are looking for a boat or wish to sell your boat, give us a call. We are very successful and we have buyers waiting. We also have a retail accessory store that is very well equipped with what you want for your sailing vessel. We have a quality service department & can take care of all of your sailboat needs from fixing to upgrading including fiberglass repair, woodworking, metal work, electrical.....on and on. We are Nissan/Tohatsu Outboard dealers & we are a great source for parts too. We have a 5 acre DIY boat yard for those needing to work on their own vessels, or for storage anytime of the year. We also have transportation to get your boat on a cradle to it's destination. Our uniqueness is that we know all about sailboats & their systems. We are not fancy like the big box stores, but we do more than sell you parts (first of all we know the parts), but we can problem solve, show you different approaches & help you choose the best solution. We have cruising, offshore & racing experience. We know most everything about our area and more when it comes to sailing, marinas, resources, etc. We can be a valuable help for you. Check out our web site: www.hoopersyachts.com.