If you are shopping for your first boat or your next boat, we would like to tell you about us. What makes us different and how we provide the best boat buying experience, delivery of your new boat, service and warranty. Our goal is to make your purchase simple, easy, and stra…
River City Sports works with financing partners to help buyers secure loans for boats and watercraft. Contact River City Sports to ask about current financing promotions, available lenders, and whether pre-qualification is available. You can also use Searchshop's built-in payment estimator on any listing to model monthly payments before reaching out.
River City Sports is located at 3751 East Rosser Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota, 58501. They serve buyers in Bismarck, North Dakota and surrounding areas.
River City Sports specializes in boats and watercraft. Browse their full inventory on Searchshop to see all available listings with year, make, model, photos, and pricing.
You can contact River City Sports through the contact form or reveal their phone number on their Searchshop profile page. Include the year, make, and model you are interested in for a faster response.
Many boat dealers accept trade-ins as part of a purchase. Contact River City Sports directly to ask about their trade-in program, how they value trade-in units, and how a trade-in would apply toward your next boat purchase.
Buying a boat from River City Sports in Bismarck, North Dakota? Use this guide to evaluate any listing before you commit.
Match the boat to your waters
Pontoons and deck boats suit calm lakes. Deep-V hulls handle chop on larger lakes and coastal water. Center consoles are versatile for fishing. Ask River City Sports which models suit the waterways near Bismarck, North Dakota.
Inspect the hull carefully
Look for stress cracks, blistering, or repairs on fiberglass hulls. Check the transom for soft spots by pressing firmly — a solid transom feels rigid. Osmotic blistering costs thousands to repair.
Check engine hours
Inboard and outboard engines are typically rated to 1,500–3,000 hours. Low-hour engines with service records are worth more. Ask to see oil change and winterization records for any boat at River City Sports.
Request a sea trial
Test the boat on the water before buying. Run it at full throttle. Listen for unusual noises. Check that the throttle and steering respond smoothly. Reputable dealers like River City Sports will accommodate this request.
Verify title and registration
Ask for the current title and confirm the hull identification number (HIN) matches. Check for any liens with your state boating agency. River City Sports should be able to walk you through the paperwork.
Marine financing has unique terms. Here is what to know before financing a boat through River City Sports in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Typical Loan Terms
10 to 20 years for larger boats. Smaller boats are typically financed over 5 to 10 years.
Down Payment
10% to 20% is standard. Some lenders require more for older vessels.
Pro Tip
Get pre-approved by your bank before visiting River City Sports — it gives you a rate to compare against dealer financing.
Marine lenders (USAA, SunTrust, Essex Credit) specialize in boat loans and often offer better rates than general banks. Get a pre-approval before visiting River City Sports to compare against dealer-arranged financing.
River City Sports is a boat dealer in Bismarck, North Dakota listed on Searchshop. Browse their full boats and watercraft inventory, view detailed photos, compare prices, and get in contact directly from this page. Searchshop aggregates boat dealer listings across the country so you can compare stock and pricing in one place before you visit or call.
Buyers in and around Bismarck, North Dakota can browse the full inventory at River City Sports, read verified buyer reviews, and reach out through the contact form on this page. Each listing at River City Sports shows year, make, model, condition, mileage or hours, and current asking price. Use the monthly payment estimator on any listing to model financing before stepping on the lot.
The inventory at River City Sports is updated regularly on Searchshop. Each listing shows high-resolution photos alongside the year, make, model, trim, and price. Mileage, condition notes, and available options are listed on each vehicle detail page. A built-in loan calculator lets you estimate your monthly payment based on purchase price, down payment, and loan term before you call or visit. Save listings you like to compare them side by side. If a unit you are interested in is no longer showing, contact River City Sports directly — dealers often have incoming trades and new arrivals not yet listed.
Buying from a local boat dealer in North Dakota has practical advantages. Local dealers handle state title, registration, and sales tax in-house. Warranty and service work are easier to coordinate nearby. Local dealers carry inventory suited to the region — boats suited to local waterways and seasons. Visiting in person lets you inspect and test ride before you commit. Use the Searchshop dealer directory to compare North Dakota boat dealers by city, brand, or inventory.
Use the contact form on this page to ask about a specific listing, request more photos, or schedule a visit. Include the year, make, and model for a faster response. Ask about trade-in valuations, financing promotions, and upcoming inventory. River City Sports is in the Searchshop boat dealer directory serving Bismarck, North Dakota and surrounding areas. Browse other boat dealers on Searchshop to compare inventory and pricing near you.
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If you are shopping for your first boat or your next boat, we would like to tell you about us. What makes us different and how we provide the best boat buying experience, delivery of your new boat, service and warranty. Our goal is to make your purchase simple, easy, and straight forward. Our boats are posted on our website, www.rivercityboats.com, www.bismanonline.com, and in our dealership with our selling price plainly posted. We do this because we know our prices are competitive. Due to our volume, we buy our boats at the highest level of discount from our manufacturers. We don't play "ol...
I worked with Matt V. on the purchase of a 2015 Malabu Wakesetter LSV 23. We were able to nogatiate a price that was fair and fit within my budget. Matt was a peasure to do buisness with. We live in Montana and drove 345 miles to veiw and make the final deal. I was able to leave the boat in the shop and pick it up Sunday morning as Matt and River City got the boat ready to travel. The mechanic that gave us an overview of maintence was great and very informative. I got the boat on the water last week and everything worked great.
We worked with Matt V. during the purchase of our boat last fall and orientation this week. Matt was patient and thorough with the many questions we’ve had through this purchase. During orientation and pick up we also worked with several gentlemen from the service dept who were friendly and informative. Overall we had a very positive experience buying from River City Sports.
Great place of business. Matt F was awesome to work with. He was informative and helped through the entire purchase process. Finance with Becky was quick and easy! Overall I had a 10/10 experience and left the establishment with no questions unanswered! Will be back in the future! Thanks all the staff you have earned a forever customer!
I have a great experience in dealing with the sales staff, service department and the turnover team, at any given time or any question they were all willing to help and spend as much time as needed to make sure that we understood our new purchase, Adam has been very helpfully with explaining how things work and I only a phone call away, I would recommend anyone who is looking to purchase and new boat to go in and see the team at River City Sport. Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and I will return for my next purchase.
No complaints, walked in looking to buy an ice house! Talked to the sales associate Matt V. I told him what I was looking for to fit my needs the best, he wasn’t pushy just trying to make a sale for the day. He was very helpful,polite and respectful with answering all the questions i had! I would be me more then happy to make another deal in the future with river city sports. What a great experience thanks again!
