About Mau Marine

A second generation, mid-western family business, Mau Marine is owned and operated by two sisters, Julie Andres and Susan Mau. The company was founded and remains dedicated to customer service, integrity, and the pursuit of happiness in boating. Mau Marine is a one-stop marine facility and service center specializing in:

• Repair and Maintenance of all makes and models of boats.
• Sales of new and used boats, toys and supplies, fuel and snacks.
• Rental of boats, slips, and storage situated where East Lake Okoboji meets West Lake Okoboji, Mau Marine is easily accessed by both land and water. The historic Hwy 71 location has housed a marina facility for over a century.

• The Talk

  The mission of Mau Marine is to make absolutely every aspect of the boating experience easy and enjoyable for our customers. We do this through an expert team of marine professionals dedicated to setting the standard for excellence in the marine industry.
  Boating is our passion, service is our expertise, and our customers' satisfaction is our focus. And we walk the walk.

• The Walk

  The Boating Experience

  Professionals at Mau Marine recognize that the boating experience begins at that first inkling of a boat purchase. From a warm and inviting showroom to a vast selection of new and used boats, Mau Marine is a boat shopper's delight. Our sales people are boaters themselves, so they are adept at navigating and guiding you through the selection process. It is a low pressure atmosphere where lifetime friendships are formed.

  Mau Marine's role in our customers experience does not end at the point of purchase. Boating events and VIP access are all part of the owners experience. In addition, events are scheduled every year to give customers and boating enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy the boating lifestyle and meet and socialize with each other. These events are eagerly anticipated by both customers and staff and are truly where memories are made.

  Customers of Mau Marine receive piece of mind that when the unexpected happens, we are there to minimize the impact. We know that summer boating days in Iowa are limited and we seek to maximize our customers days on the water. We'll perform repairs during the week if customers are weekend boaters. We'll pick up and deliver. At the end of the season, throw us the keys, and we'll take care of your boat until you return. While requiring repairs may not necessarily be enjoyable, Mau Marine excels in making the experience easy and convenient for our customers.

• Expert Team

  Mau Marine's high level of customer service is achieved and maintained through a loyal and seasoned staff. Many of our employees have been with us for 10 years or more. Low levels of turnover mean customers are greeted with a familiar and friendly face when they visit each of our departments. Our philosophy is that you can tell how you will be treated as a customer of a business by looking to see how its employees are treated. A form of the golden rule, you might say.

  At Mau Marine, customer needs for service are met by specialists. This makes for quicker diagnosis and speedy repair times, designed to maximize our customers' time on the water and totally minimize downtime. We fix it right the first time. Technical specialities include: new boat preparation, used boat preparation, detailing, jet propulsion, engine mechanics, drive and propulsion, electrical, plumbing, structural, painting, fiberglass, and cleaning. Our mechanical team is made up of a combination of veterans as well as recent marine service school graduates providing a full spectrum of expertise. We can fix any brand and vintage.

  Experts make up the entire staff at Mau Marine which allows us a consistency of service that is unmatched by our competition. From accounting staff, to convenience store management, to showroom staff and salespeople, each member of our team plays his position to deliver excellence. Each member of the staff is trained on our mission and committed to promoting it. We earn the repeat business and customer loyalty for which we are famous.

• Mau Marine boats the best in boat brands beginning with our flagship brand (since the 1970s): Sea Ray Boats. Since 1956, Sea Ray has been admired as a pioneer in technological, manufacturing, and performance advancements in the marine industry. Today, simply no one builds a better quality production fiberglass boat in the Western Hemisphere. Sea Ray is the pinnacle of quality, engineering, and performance.

• Mau Marine represents Monterey Boats to give its customers another choice when shopping for their ideal boat. Monterey excels in interior layouts and builds an extremely high quality boat with lots of features. Monterey is a small, family owned company that has been building boats for over 25 years.

• Chris Craft has had a long and storied history which includes a presence in the Lakes Area since the 1950s. After being purchased by a private individual who also owned the Italian builder, Riva, the brand was reborn in the image of its prior self. Emanating all of the nostalgia, beauty, and graceful power of their wooden predecessors, Chris Craft boats are right at home in the Okoboji landscape and are in a class by themselves.

• Boston Whaler, known as the unsinkable legend, builds boats that are strong, durable, and, yes, unsinkable. A child's first helm, a sailboat tender, a ski boat, or, alas, a fishing boat, Boston Whalers have graced the waters of Okoboji for decades. Mau Marine stocks from 13-20' hulls powered with Mercury outboards.

• Viaggio builds a sturdy and functional, yet stylish and plush pontoon boat. PLUS: They pull skiers and ride amazingly well in rough water. Manufactured in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, this family owned company answered the call for cruising luxury and a third "toon" to give Viaggio the edge over others in its class.

• Tige is the competition ski boat to beat for competitive boarders, skiers, and those that just want to have fun. With the patented TAPS system, wakes are tuned for optimum performance and "air" enhancing shapes. Add that to revolutionary dashes, creature comforts, and a hull that you can actually cruise through rough water on Tige is the only choice for discriminating inboard buyers today. Those who research, choose Tige.

• In 1992, Mau Marine bought 12 Sea Doo Personal Watercraft to test the market, taking a couple of 3-man units. That year Sea Doo took the pole position and has retained it ever since. Dominating both the racing circuit as well the GT or '"grand touring" enthusiast, Sea Doo provides both heart-stopping performance and horsepower as well as a forgiving luxurious ride. Introducing such marvels as a watercraft with a brake and suspension, Sea Doo is the undisputed leader of PWC builders.

• Since its birth in 1973, Blackfin has been the gold standard for top-quality fishing boats. The legend lives on with brand new models featuring a yacht-like, high-end design and innovative construction. Their team of craftsmen and engineers combined their passion for fishing and leisure boating with decades of experience in the industry. The result is an exceptional watercraft designed for fishing, family and fun.

• ATX Surf Boats provides you with the ultimate surf experience. Crafted and engineered by the same team that built Tige Boats, you are guaranteed satisfaction. ATX lets you surf, ski, or cruise around comfortably and simply with their TAPS 3T system that allows you to boat wherever you please with one ‘GO’ button. Whether its water sports or a lake day with friends, ATX Surf Boats will give you what you need.

• For over 60 years now Harris has designed and crafted the perfect pontoon. This luxurious pontoon is perfectly made to invite your friends and family and spend the entire day on the lake. They are as strong, secure, and spacious as it gets. Harris ensures versatility and top quality with their elegantly designed pontoons.

The Bottom Line:

Mau Marine not only talks the talk, we walk the walk. We combine the best people with the best products built on a foundation of integrity and a strong work ethic. We treat our customers like family, deliver world class service, and create opportunities to have fun and make memories to last a lifetime.