Keys Boat Works, Marathon, Florida, USA

We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our contact page (see button above) for our email address. Digital photos are also very welcome.

General - Keys Boat Works is on Vaca Key on the coast of southern Florida in the USA. The facility is primarily a boat yard.

Open - All year round

Position - 24° 42.9' N 081° 05.3' W

Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for Florida Charts

Tides -
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -

	MHWS	MHWN	MLWN	MLWS
	.

Depths at MLW - Entrance - 10'. Slips - 15'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance -
From the N - From the Gulf of Mexico make for Florida Bay.
From the S - From the Atlantic Ocean make for the Straits of Florida.
Then head for the western end of Vaca Key.

Berths & Moorings - 20 slips with 5 reserved for transients. Reservations are required.

Maximum length - 67'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel -
Fax -
Email
Web
VHF Ch -
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp.

Fuel - On call. Diesel. Slip side fueling.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Yacht Broker. Toilets. Showers. Pump Out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (50T). Forklift. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Electronics Repairs. Hull Repairs. Canvas Work. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Woodworking. Yacht Interiors. Metal Fabrication. Painting. Awlgrip. Rigger. Sail Loft. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Divers. Propeller Repairs. Inflatable Repairs. Life Raft Service. Upholstery. Yacht Design. Yacht Building. Total Refits.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Marathon.

Bank or ATM - Not known.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.
Shop Online for the Best Deals

Marine Electronics - The Top Deals are on the Web!

Scuba Diving Gear - Get Offers Here

Fishing Tackle - Not Known
Great Deals Online

Propane - Within 1 mile.

Ice - Cube available on site.

Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants near to Keys Boat Works.

Transport -
Bikes - Bike Marathon (743-3204).
Local Bus Service - JGT (305-247-3066).
Intercity Bus Service - Greyhound (296-9072).
Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
Train Service -
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Key West International - 45 miles away.
Click here to Book Your Flights

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Fishing Charter. Heated Pool. Spa. Dive Shop. Jogging Paths. Boat Rentals. Fitness Center. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Tennis Courts at Key Colony Beach Golf & Tennis. Group Fishing Boat.
Sightseeing - Keys Fisheries Commercial Fishing Excursions.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Pigeon Key Shuttle goes to the 5 acre island that was home to Flagler's railroad workers. One of the yellow cottages has been transformed into a railroad museum. Marathon Community Theatre. Kennedy Studios. Crane Point Museum of Natural History.
Conservation Projects - Crane Point Hammock Nature Center.
Special Events - Pigeon Key Art Festival. 7 Mile Bridge Run. Holiday Boat Parade in December. Dolphin & Blackfin Tournament. Seafood Festival.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Movie Theater. Picnic Area.

We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our contact page for our email address. Digital photos are also very welcome.

Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide