A Legacy of Boating on Lake Minnetonka
For more than five decades, Wayzata Marine has helped Minnesotans make the most of their time on the water. We're proud to be a family-run business rooted in Lake Minnetonka, with a legacy built on personal relationships, deep local knowledge, and a commitment to making boat ownership as seamless as it is enjoyable.
We’re not just boat dealers—we’re your year-round support team. From expert service and storage to marina access and more, our full-service operation is designed to simplify every part of the ownership experience. That way, you can focus on what really matters: spending time on the water with the people who matter most.
Elevated Experience:
We handle the details behind the scenes, so you can spend less time coordinating and more time cruising.
Local Legacy:
We live, work, and boat on Lake Minnetonka. This is our home, and we’re proud to serve the community with integrity and care. (maybe link to meet the team)
Lifelong Partnership: From your first boat to your next, we’re here for every launch, every tune-up, and every new chapter.
Our History
Wayzata Marine began in 1967 as Wayzata Lake and Lawn, a local shop founded by Gary and Darlene Briggs offering boats and outdoor equipment. As demand grew, the business pivoted entirely to marine sales and service, and officially became Wayzata Marine in 1982.
Following Darlene’s passing in 1986, the Darlene Briggs Award was established to honor her pioneering spirit within the marine industry. That same year, the company added Chris Craft to its lineup—one of many key partnerships that shaped our growth.
Dave Briggs, who made his first boat sale at age 13, took over as General Manager in 1994 and became owner with his wife Dava in 2001. Under their leadership, we’ve expanded our offerings with brands like Chaparral, Regal, Barletta, and Robalo—and earned consistent national recognition, including Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealers list every year since 2006.
Today, we operate from a waterfront location on Lake Minnetonka, with a dedicated team of passionate marine professionals—still driven by the same purpose that started it all.
