MarineMax Marathon

MarineMax Marathon sits at 77 Coco Plum Drive on the ocean side of the Overseas Highway, on a protected basin with direct ocean access. It operated for years as Shelter Bay Marine before joining MarineMax, which describes itself as the largest recreational boat and yacht retailer in the United States.

The marina keeps wet slips in the water and dry-stack rack storage on land, so it handles both the boat that lives afloat and the one that comes out between trips. Docks are floating, with fuel, ice, restrooms and security cameras on site.

The service side is the reason most local owners know the place. The yard runs a haul-and-launch pit and a lift, and the service department covers engine work and repowering, with factory-certified Yamaha and Mercury outboard technicians on staff. Parts are available over the counter.

On the sales floor the marina carries new and brokerage boats, with Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, Scout, Aquila, Aviara and Cruisers Yachts among the lines, and the MarineMax network behind it for service and events.

Hours differ by department, with sales keeping longer weekday hours than the service desk and the marina office, and everything closed on Sundays, so it is worth checking which counter you need before you drive over.