We have been visiting Marathon by boat for several years and have used SALT to maintain our a/c…read moresystems aboard while here. Fully satisfied with their dependability and workmanship. Steve C., MY Temptation

I have used this company for many years and very satisfied with the work and products. Bob knows…read morehis stuff.

If you want normal rv and marine antifreeze (concentrate) please go to the specialty hardware in…read moremarathon. West marine did not even have their own comparable brand for 7 dollars a gallon. They would rather sell you the 70 dollar a gallon stuff.

This place is so expensive that it doesn't matter if you have a Boat US membership lol also they…read moredon't have Google nor Apple pay.

We needed repairs done to our sailboat after an intense sail. The team was very responsive. They…read morespent time explaining the issues and possible causes. The owner was very helpful and the technicians were proficient. They cleaned the filters, got the engine running, and bled the fuel system. They were respectful of the vessel. Highly recommend Luis!

Been using Marathon Diesel Repair for many years. They are extremely reliable. Luis has been diesel…read moremechanic for over 20 years and is very knowledgeable. His guys came by and were very helpful. I will never have my boat worked on by any other mechanic. If you want the best in business you need to come to Marathon Diesel. They came highly recommended from Mastry Engine Center. I would highly recommend you use them for all your diesel needs !

Moved my Boston Whaler from Safe Harbor Islamorada to MarineMax Shelter Bay. Great service. They…read morereally care about the customers and will go the extra mile. Great location.

COMPLETE RIP OFF!! Took a 11ft whaler, with 2104 Mercury 25 hp overheating issue. First invoice…read more1241.40 paid. We picked up the whaler, took it out for 20 min and it started overheating. Called Shelter Bay, they said bring it back. 4 days later we are called to pick up the whaler, along with another invoice for 997.68. After several words of disagreement on the invoices we get the whaler only to find bolts are missing in the lower unit along with no washer on others. This place is completely incompetent. At 140.00 per hour labor rate wouldn't you think someone "inspecting" would notice missing bolts and no washers on the ones they did put in. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME WITH THIS COMPANY. IF YOUR CURIOUS OR BELIVE I'M JUST A DISGRUNTLE CUSTOMER MY INVOICES ARE POSTED, TAKE A LOOK, ALONG WITH MY "COMPLETED" SERVICE ACCORDING TO THEM! TERRIBLE COMPANY WITH NO MORALS OR VALUES, COMPLETE CROOKS IN MARATHON.

So they saved the day when life happened when we broke down a few months ago on our way to Key West…read moreafter an awful experience with the other guys up the street. Once we were able to get the car running on borrowed time we came straight here and boy am I sure glad we did. Super friendly and helpful! Helped me run some tests and troubleshoot some options, borrow some tools, price shop, and even insured I put in for the warranties. In less than half an hour, was able to buy everything I needed to do the battery and alternator roadside and get us up and running ...in the rain. Lol Excellence in retail.

Quick and courteous service very attentive personnel they even installed my windshield wiper blades…read moreunder the rain didn't complain were more than willing to do it which is more than what I can say for all the other advance auto parts stores that I've been to especially My gratitude goes out to malissa Who did the work under the rain And mike who guided me as to what kind of wiper blades I needed.

From the start until the end, they took care of my family. Always watching over them in the water…read moreand making sure they had plenty to eat and drink. They put us right on the fish. As soon as we got in we were amazed. We swam with a Green Sea Turtle and an 7ft Eagle Ray. Plenty of beautiful fish around the boat. We wanted more time They were very personable, experienced, and honestly genuinely nice. They recommended dinner places around Marathon that were great. The Captain and First Mate were the best by far.

I would never stay there again Our room had termites and we…read morecouldn't sleep! Termites were all over the bed and wall!! We called service but they didn't help Also we made claim at front seat but they said " oh that's seasonal thing it might happen "???????? I just disappointed !

Kuddos to Gdub for a great anniversary trip! We just returned home from our adventure. Mark and I…read morechartered a 30 foot bareboat but Gdub upgraded us for free to a beautiful 33 foot Hunter "Spirit wind". Mark and I are certified and experienced sailors but this was our first voyage alone as Captain and first mate. Gdub was always available, responsive, and helpful when we needed him. He helped us with everything from making our sailing plan to clearing seaweed from our prop and even offered some marriage counseling pro-bono ;) It was also our one year wedding anniversary and Spiritwind gave us an amazing experience. The boat was well equipped with we everything we needed, from spare lines to galley supplies. If you want to talk to Gdub about how your boat will be outfitted, give him a call. While he responds to emails promptly, you will get more information from a phone call. We suggest you visit the boat first then go provision (there are several grocery stores nearby). There were lots of leftovers on our boat already. Spend the night on the boat the night before you leave and have dinner at the fish market. The food is amazing.

This school is like no other! I had very little sailing experience and was so nervous to start but…read morecaptain GW helped push me outside my comfort zone and sail in ways I NEVER would have thought I could do. I spent a week under his training with my husband and we both left feeling ready to sail and bare boat charter with confidence. The problem solving experience and hands on training we received was second to none. It was a challenging course and we both studied really hard for the exam, but GW was so great at getting us prepared that we passed with very high marks. The experience was a great confidence booster in more ways than one. This was one of the most memorable and exciting weeks I have spent in a very long time and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from GW.

These guys are amazing. I was having mechanical issues... I had taken my car somewhere else. After…read morea week of them not getting to it. I called all keys. They were understanding, a Appoinment was made promptly.. Bob and Marley showed up, a fast diagnoses.. What I was pretty sure it was. (My alternator) He fixed it fast and only charged for the time it took him to do it. The usual hourly estimate for this job is three hours. But he said he could probably could get it done in two. And he did.. And only charged me for that. They were honest, upfront and professional. If I would have went to them in the first place, I would have saved myself so much hassle. They came to my house, and even gave me a ride to the library and dropped me off at the pool since they had to leave and go get a part for my car anyhow. So I relaxed pool side, and by the time I got home. My car was fixed.... A++++ for these guys. I would recommend them to anyone.

We live in Marathon and the serpentine belt on our vehicle snapped. Tried to call several mobile…read moremechanics as the car was not drivable however no one was able to get it completed same day. Keys Pro Mechanics were in Key West and made it back to Marathon at 7pm, fixed our vehicle and then drove it back to us so we didn't have to take a share ride to pick it up. Their pricing was incredibly reasonable and their service was perfect. So happy to know that there are honest mechanics here in Marathon!

Excellent Product and super fast shipping. I spoke to John…read moreon the phone on a Wednesday, and had my USCG documentation plaque in California by Monday or Tuesday of the next week. The plaque looks amazing and is exactly what I wanted. Thanks, John and Buck Woodcraft!

I don't leave reviews, but Buck Woodcraft earned it. I stopped by and met the owner, John. Nice…read moreguy, easy to talk to, and clearly knowledgeable. They had exactly what I needed in stock at a better price than other places I checked. The quality was impressive, too. This wasn't the usual chinesium junk wood you find at the "Home Desperate." The whole experience was smooth, and I left feeling like I didn't get ripped off. If you care about quality and want to deal with people who know what they're doing, Buck Woodcraft is the place to go.

I recently took my 2020 Belzona 32WA to Marathon Boat Yard for bottom paint, and I couldn't be more…read moreimpressed. My company, PrestoRestoration.com , specializes in painting and restoring building exteriors, so I'm very particular about workmanship and attention to detail -- and I made that clear to Rodney from the start. From beginning to end, Rodney and his team were professional, communicative, and meticulous. The quality of their work was outstanding, and honestly, I'm not sure I could have done it better myself. Rodney even recommended a product and color-matched a grey that perfectly complements my hull. The end result exceeded my expectations -- the boat looks even better than before. Their pricing was fair, and I really appreciated the detailed breakdown of materials and supplies used. I highly recommend Marathon Boat Yard to anyone needing quality boat work done. Thank you, Rodney, and the entire Marathon Boat Yard team, for a job exceptionally well done. My boat looks fantastic!

We came in recommended by our rigger to have a forestay replaced, but found he had made no…read morereservations. We were surprised at how accommodating they were to our needs and the staff were very friendly. They found a great place for us to dock and were very helpful with their local knowledge. The marine basin is clean and well protected, a little unnerving to pull into with a 26 foot beam catamaran, but it is easier than it looks. We even saw a baby manatee that stayed around for hours. West Marine is right next door and Publix is 1.5 miles down the road, with several good restaurants nearby. The pricing is quite reasonable. We highly recommend them and would come again if boat repairs are needed.