Marathon Marina and Boatyard
Marathon Marina is the first facility you will encounter, as you cruise from the Moser Channel towards Boot Key Harbor. There was a much earlier posting here on the Net’s “Florida Keys” section about this facility changing its name to “Marathon Cay Club.” Before posting Captains Joe and Sarah’s message below, I called, and found that the name, “Marathon Cay Club” is now defunct, and the name Marathon Marina has been, for the moment, re-instituted. I was also informed that a change in ownership may be in the works for the near future. Stay tuned!
We spent 11 days at the Marathon Marina at the entrance to Boot Key Harbor between 24 February and 5 March. The marina is pricey at $2.50 per foot and the monthly rate would have been a better arrangement for a stay of more than 10 days. The facilities are a bit run down and in need of some maintenance. For example, nearest power pedestal to our slip didn’t work…shower doors didn’t close…hole in the wall in one shower…rusty nails to hang towels and clothes on instead of clothes hooks…paper towel holders in heads went unfilled for a couple of days, etc.
The showers, laundry, and heads were closed one day for plumbing problems and there was water backing up from a drain in the floor. We were told the parts for the water pump were back ordered. On the other hand, except for the one day, we didn’t have to wait in line for a shower like the folks on the moorings in Boot Key Harbor.
There were no trash receptacles near the slips. Trash overflowed the one dumpster in the adjacent boatyard before it was picked up.
The marina staff was very friendly and helpful…lent us two 30 amp power cords since the nearest working power pedestal was more than 50 feet away…had answers or a recommendation to most of our questions. Free, good quality coffee in the office was a nice plus every morning at eight. The unobstructed view to the west was appreciated and we enjoyed the benefits of the west wind and a personal “sunset celebration” each evening.
Joe Machado and Sarah Eichler
S/V Windreka
Whitby 42 #309
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