Mid-State Marine, Inc.
W913 State Road 110
Fremont, WI 54940

Phone: 920-446-3399
Fax: 920-446-3341
contact@midstatemarineinc.com

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Customer Testimonials

Dear Tom,
Just a note of thanks for introducing us to the Lowe 165 Fishing Machine at the recent Sportsman's Show in Marquette, MI. We have totally enjoyed working with you, which was highlighted by your knowledge of the Lowe Boat line and the Mercury engine that came as a part of our package. In addition, having the unit delivered to our house, in Marquette, in a "water ready condition", was very much appreciated. Your step by step explanation of the features and care of the Lowe as well as the operation and maintenance of the Mercury engine have proved up to this point to be very helpful.
As for the Lowe, we could not be more satisfied with our choice. As you know, the majority of our fishing is on Lake Superior, where conditions change within minutes. In our choice of boats, hull design and safety features were of paramount importance. To date, we have experienced a variety of weather conditions and can only say that we are more than pleased with the stability and comfort the Lowe has given us.
As senior citizens, we also appreciate the ease with which the trailer allows us to launch and retrieve the Lowe more easily than smaller boats or boats of a similar size that we have owned through the years. In short, Tom, we appreciate all of your help in making our experience with Mid-State Marine a very positive event. You and Mid-State Marine are truly a credit to your industry!

Ed & Judy Bowman, Marquette, MI - May 20, 2008


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Julie,
With all the hunting and fishing done for the year, I just thought I'd fire off an email to thank you, Nate, and everybody for your help with the new SX180 Skeeter. With the arthritis in my back and neck, I wasn't able to fish as much as I'd liked in my deep-v boat. The Skeeter rides so much better and is a much more stable platform. I was able to fish all day like I used to, and the looks and comments at the landing were priceless. I was asked several times what tournament I was fishing for, where I got it and how much it was. They were pleasantly surprised when I told them it was $10 - $15G less than they thought. I hope I was able to steer some business your way. It was a very enjoyable and satisfying summer, I'm getting antsy for spring already (it's going to be a long off season). Once again, thank you for allowing me to enjoy my passion once again. (and that was the easiest winter prep and take down I've ever had.)
Steve Schneider, Green Bay, WI - December 14, 2007

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Dear Mid-State Marine,
The Yar-Craft 1785DC with the included optons will serve our needs very nicely for many years to come. We have visited several other dealers and have considered many makes and models, and overall, we had the best experience of all dealing with you. We would like to thank the staff at Mid-State Marine for their help and expertise, and special thanks to Tom Dicks in sales for his honesty and concern to make sure that we got the boat we wanted. It has been a pleasure doing business with Mid-State Marine, and we will highly recommend you to everyone.
Bill and Jeannie Schultz, Oshkosh, WI - October 26, 2007

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Dear Tom,
I just wanted to write to say thank you for the work you did on the used pontoon boat that we had purchased from Mid-State Marine earlier in the year. I know you had to order parts for the magneto, as well as rebuild the carburetor, supply new spark plugs, adjust the idling speeds, and that there was a lot of other labor involved as well. The fact that you had located and expedited the parts, then supplied both the parts and the incoming freight on them, as well as all the labor, all on a no-charge basis was excellent customer service. It's really nice to deal with a dealership that stands behind what they sell. This was especially important when there had been no service appointment made and we were in the middle of boating season. I hope you can communicate the value of such excellent service to your other customers, when any service issue arises. It is exemplary. Please feel free to use us as a reference, or have any prospective customer contact us regarding your strong service support. It's Top Notch! Thank you again for taking the cost burden for the parts and service on a used boat and motor, upon yourself and for the great customer service and the quick turnaround on it. We have included a couple gift certificates, for dinner for you and maybe a lunch or two for your staff. We really appreciated your efforts on our behalf.
Rick and Helen Nowak, Fremont, WI - October 23, 2006

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Dear Tom and Mid-State Marine employee's,
We love the Yar-Craft!!! It runs great and handles like a dream. I have had many comments from people about how beautiful it is. Your team is very professional making it comfortable to purchase my boat from your business.
God Bless, Ron and Mari Locascio, Stevens Point, WI - August 13, 2006

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I purchased a used boat and motor from another dealer. It needed a kicker motor. After extensive research I determined the Yamaha with tilt, was by far the best motor for me. The good folks at Mid-State Marine "went the distance" trying to make sure I was happy with our dealings. Good people, good merchandise, things done on time, = Happy customer.
Daniel E. Yaeger, Weyauwega, WI - February 2006

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I fish for a living and being a part if Mid-State's Pro Staff has shown me the quality of their equipment and service. They do a great job of rigging as well. The drive from Milwaukee to Fremont is well worth the time.
Pat Ehlers, The Fly Fishers
www.theflyfishers.com, Milwaukee,WI - Jan. 2006

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AWESOME!! is the only way to describe the quality of Mid-State Marine. Tom, Julie and the whole staff make you feel like you're more than a customer. I purchased two boat and motor packages from Mid-State in 2005 and couldn't be happier with the product or the service. Tom is an incredibly knowledgeable mechanic and is the best person I have found to service all of the diverse and older equipment in my boat rental fleet. My hat goes off to you all! Keep up the excellent work!
Brendon Marston, Owner of Wolf Ridge Cottages, Fremont,WI - January 2006

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We purchased a G3 V185C. Once a year we travel 4 hours round trip to have the Yamaha engines serviced by Mid-State Marine. Their professionalism, knowledge and attention to detail is second to none. They've put "to serve" back into service.
Brian and Terry Zellmer, Fredonia, WI - January 2006

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I received good service and they were right there to answer questions I had. They came right to the cottage to winterize my motor.
Chris Rutten, Larsen,WI - December 2005

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I have enjoyed a very pleasant experience with the people at Mid-State. Questions are answered and problems are solved on time and correct the first time. They offer a fine product and are genuinely concerned with the customers expectations.
Harry Jensen, Green Bay,WI - December 2005

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We came in contact with Mid-State Marine at the Milwaukee boat show after visiting other boat dealerships in the Stevens Point area. We had strict criteria that we felt must be met. The total depth of the boat, the depth of the boat inside as we have grandchildren, the hull strength, and the size of the front platform for manning the trolling motor etc. The next level of criteria was fish ability and that included being able to sit on the seats and swivel them and still have room for your knees. At the Milwaukee boat show we visited many of the booths for all types of boats and we were probably the only ones found with measuring tape and crawling under the boats to inspect them and also to take dimensions. Mid-State had a manufacturer representative present who answered my two son's questions and they went back to the Mid-State booth three times with more comparison questions. The big surprise came two weeks later when we received a very nice letter from Mid-State detailing the services they offered along with options and prices for us to consider. This was the only dealership that did this and I can honestly say that they lived up to everything they stated in their letter. We purchased a G3 Angler V185C from them and it is a tremendous boat. It has provided us peace of mind when fishing Lake of the Woods on "Guide Choice Fishing School" trips and when out fishing with our two grandchildren. Even as late as an Eagle River area trip in August we were still discovering features on this boat that are subtle but nice to have when you night fish. When in Canada we were behind islands fishing and when we came out to the main bay we discovered high winds and waves. As son said "Well Dad, this is why we bought this boat" and we headed for the resort into the waves. This boat sure can handle rough water. This boat allows us to get where we want to catch fish and allow us to catch fish like the pictures I have attached. In my book, Mid-State Marine is tops and along with G3 and Guide's Choice Fishing Trips this is one dynamic combination. Oh yes, my grandson in August also caught his first fish in our G3 and note the cap he wears. It is a G3 cap. This boat and cap mean alot to him. The cap is even worn at daycare. I would highly recommend going with the Yamaha 4-stroke 150. Many dealers to get the price down try to sell you a 115, but when you fish waters like we do the 150 is the only way to go. Thanks very much and have a blessed Christmas.
The Ted Rusch Family, Stevens Point,WI - 12-22-05

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Tom, It was hard being patient, but you got it done and the boat is working fine. Dirk and Bob are good guys and did good work.
Thanks alot!
Tom Max @ Party Doll (38' Holiday Mansion)

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Hello Julie, Please let Tom D. know I installed the module that he ordered for my outboard and all is working well. Thanks again for your fast and helpful service. I am happy that I have finally found a reputable dealer. It is worth the 2 hour drive to have the peace of mind that your knowledge and great customer service brings.
Todd Grady, Clyman, WI - June 2005

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To everyone at Mid-State Marine,
Thank you for the fantastic service you provided in repairing our Mercury 115. We're new to boating and really appreciated everything you did, from the fast turn-around on the repairs (which you accomplished during a very busy time of year), to the proactive approach of your technician. He uncovered other issues with the motor and trailer and repaired them before they caused us other safety and mechanical problems. Your whole staff did a great job in keeping us notified as things progressed. When we picked up the boat, your technician took the time to show and explain everything he did, from diagnosing the problem through testing and repair on the water. He also took a bit of extra time to answer our questions on operation and maintenance, and we embarked on our first outing with confidence. The boat indeed ran great, and we had a great time. Now we're hooked! Mid-State Marine is a professional, knowledgeable and caring outfit, and will be getting our business in the future.
Regards, Rob and Aleta Boehm, Glendale, WI, 06/03/05

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G3 is not just a great catch but an excellent catch. The owner of G3 Explorer V160 series, it's just a great life. Thanks again.
Jim Vanden Heuvel, Combined Locks, WI

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Tom & Julie:
I really enjoy my new Yamaha 9.9 four-stroke outboard. It runs great and you really went out of your way to make sure it was set up right and to explain its maintenance and operation. It was a rather spontaneous decision to buy the motor and I'm glad I made it. It burns less than 1 gallon of gas per hour and polutes a small fraction of what my old two-stroke did. Sincerely,
Jim Fuhry, Milwaukee,WI
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Three years ago I bought a new outboard motor and almost every time we went boating there was a breakdown where we had to be towed off the river. The dealership couldn't put a finger on the problem and would not replace the motor. One time we had to anchor for three hours (in nearly 100 degree temperature) before being towed in. That was the last straw...I was ready to give up on boating!!! Then Tom and Julie of Mid-State Marine started their business in Fremont and I thought...should I take a chance one more time?? I went, more-or-less, to interview them and was impressed with their knowledge and honesty (without any sales pressure...) needless to say...I bought a new pontoon and motor from them and have been extremely pleased. After two full seasons of boating...not one problem...well,maybe just one...I hit something and broke my prop...but that wasn't much of a problem either, because Tom came down to my boat and changed it for me. I'm enjoying the river again knowing I can depend on their dealership in times of emergency and service. I'll recommend Mid-State Marine to any boating enthusiast...(P.S.) You'll also be pleased with the friendliness and caring of Julie...after I bought my boat, I was in a hurry to get it in the water, but had no time to buy the hull numbers and put them on the pontoon...Julie went out of her way to purchase the numbers herself and put them on for me (at no cost I might add)...little things like that mean a lot when comparing dealerships.

Larry and Karen Laux, Larry's Hair Styling Salon, Weyauwega, WI 1/29/03

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I purchased a new Yamaha 4-stroke outboard from Mid-State Marine in the spring of 2002. I am very impressed with Tom's knowledge of motors. Both Tom and Julie are very trustworthy to deal with. They keep their word and both are very knowledgeable about the boats and motors they sell. I'm also very happy with my new Yamaha, quietest and smoothest running motor I've ever had. Keep up the great work.
Dave Looker, Fremont, WI

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My name is Dennis Lenz. I purchased a new Yamaha outboard motor for our pontoon last November from Mid-State Marine. Being from Wisconsin I have not had it in the water yet, so I cannot tell you about Mid-State Marine's service. But if their service is as good as the way I was treated when I made the purchase, I'm sure it will be great. They sat down and went through everything about the new motor. I received a fair trade on my old motor and will be going back this spring to get the new Yamaha water ready. So if you're looking for a good deal and a knowledgeable dealer, check out Mid-State Marine.
Dennis Lenz, Winneconne, WI - January 2003

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I have depended upon Mid-State Marine for all of my service and repair work for the last 5 years. While maintaining the boat, Mid-State also noticed potential larger problems developing and were able to correct those problems before they developed into something major. I have faith in Mid-State doing the job correctly and being thorough as well.
Marc Wolding, Amherst,WI - 2003

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I want to thank you for being a great store. We have come in and had very helpful service with Julie. We also have had our boat worked on by Tom, he was very prompt and knowledgeable about our older boat (1986 SeaRay Sundancer). When we order parts, we call ahead and if they need ordering, they will be there when expected. Your store is in a convenient location and has easy access from the highway.
Dominic Fucone and Maria Lesko, Grays Lake,IL - 2003

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Thank you Mid-State Marine; for the fast service and the good advice you have given me in the past years. I know when my "Lady" needs some T.L.C. or parts and repair, that we can count on prompt service. And for the times that I call or come in for just information. Thank you.
Don Kamenske, Fremont,WI - January 2003

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We are from out of state and have a place at Red Banks which we come up to all summer long. Last year we purchased a G3 boat off of you and Tom. Tom was just great with us. He took the time to show us how everything works and even took the boat out to make sure everything worked properly. We really appreciated that. He also makes sure we get our boat in for servicing whenever we need it, as he knows it is a 4-1/2 hr. drive for us. We can't tell you how much we appreciate your kindness and good service. Thanks again.
Bob & Ginnie Christ, Tinley Park,IL - February 2003

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We are from Danville, IL and spend a lot of time fishing in Fremont, WI. We bought our boat, a G3 from Mid-State Marine the 10th month of 2001. We are very satisfied with this dealership. Tom and Julie bend over backwards to take care of our boat. Any problem arises they take care of it right away and we're back on the water. I would recommend this dealership to anyone.
Ron & Diana Weathers, Danville, IL.

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I will never forget the summer of 2001. My purchase of a used pontoon boat turned from joy to sorrow when the lower unit froze up because of neglect by the previous owner. Tom came to Gilbert Lake (near Wild Rose), diagnosed the problem, loaded the boat on his trailer and took it back to Fremont. Later that same day, Julie called back with options, e.g. what it wouuld cost to repair the motor and prices on new Yamaha outboards. I chose a new 25 hp, 4 cycle Yamaha. Tom installed the new motor and delivered the pontoon back to Gilbert Lake the morning of July 4, in time for boat rides for our gathering of hunter education instructors.I firmly believe that no other marine dealership would have provided this kind of service. I have since recommended Mid-State Marine to many other people and will continue to do so.
Jim Kolka, Wild Rose,WI - February 2003

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Just wanted to express to you what a great job that we think Mid-State Marine does. You guys have always been on the ball to keep our boat & jet-ski up and running. From getting them out of winter storage on time to clear through the season until it is time to put them away again. Any time we've had service issues or questions you have always been quick in your response so our down time was very minimal. Your "customer service" is top notch and you guys could not be more pleasant to work with. We would not hesitate for a second to recommend Mid-State Marine to anyone. Thanks for all you do for us.
Bruce & Cindy Schooley, Appleton,WI - 2003

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Thank you for four years of excellent service on our 19' Browning with Mercruiser I.O. We are looking forward to taking delivery of our new 20' Palm Beach with the new Yamaha four stroke we have recently purchased from you. Thank you again for the best price we could find on our new purchase and the excellent service over the years.
Wallace Lukas, Lukas Construction, Bartlett,IL - February 3, 2003

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I have known Tom D'Amico since I bought my present boat in 1988. For the past 10 or 15 years he has been my chief mechanic. During this time I have never questioned his ability to diagnose any mechanical problem or his professional ability to fix any such problem. He has winterized and recommissioned my boat every year and tuned the engine whenever it was needed. He has serviced and aligned the outdrive; he has diagnosed a bearing problem in the alternator and replaced it; he has installed an electronic ignition system on the engine; and he has replaced the bellows...just to mention a few involvements to keep the boat in good condition. His professional expertise has given me the confidence that whenever I leave the dock I will return with no mechanical problems. This assurance has greatly enhanced the pleasure I have had cruising and fishing the waters of Lake Michigan.I have never hesitated, in fact, I have been happy to recommend Tom to my many boating friends around McKinley Marina who have had trouble with their boat. Although Tom is a very busy mechanic, if he has the time to service your boat, then you can be sure it will be fixed right and at a very reasonable and competitive price. Tom's knowledge of outboards, inboards, or IO's is outstanding. I have heard many express their complete satisfaction with his service. Their remarks together with my own personal satisfaction leads me to strongly believe that he is one of Wisconsin's best mechanics in the business.Personally, Tom D'Amico as well as hs very capable Sales and Office Manager, Julie Ruedinger, are very pleasant, honest, and forthright. The two do an outstanding job at Mid-State Marine and it has been a real pleasure knowing and working with them.Finally, I really appreciate all they have done for me and I am happy to offer this customer's Testimonial to Tom and Julie.
Clem B. Hanneken, Greendale,WI - 2003

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Since I am waiting til spring for the 10-hour check on my motor, I thought you may like this back before then. Thanks alot for all your help so far. Tom and you have a first class operation. I wish all people could run their business like you do! Thanks again.
Matt Malnory, Cascade,WI - 2004

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I wanted to send you a note to thank you for the effort you put in to get my motor and to get me rigged and up north on time. I really appreciate it. Yours is one of the best marine dealerships I have dealt with. You offer a friendly, professional and customer oriented approach that is hard to find anymore. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a new boat, motor or marine service. Thanks again and by the way, the motor runs great! Thanks!
Ron Jansen, Wautoma,WI - 2002

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Tom & Julie:
Thanks for the great service I recently received when I purchased my new Yamaha T60. The motor runs absolutely flawless and as smooth as anything I've ever seen. It's refreshing to know that there is a marine dealer out there that is more concerned about having a satisfied customer that received a fair deal, then one that is only concerned about making a buck and could care less if the customer is satisfied.
Thanks again!
Keith Krake, Weston,WI - August 2, 2004