3,959 real reviews of 51 MarineMax locations. Average rating 4.4 / 5.

About the company

Who is MarineMax?

• Fort Myers

  4.4 ★

  Fort Myers, FL · 313 reviews

• Lake Lanier

  4.8 ★

  Cumming, GA · 294 reviews

• St. Petersburg

  4.6 ★

  St. Petersburg, FL · 215 reviews

• Clearwater

  4.2 ★

  Clearwater, FL · 207 reviews

• Dallas

  4.6 ★

  Lewisville, TX · 185 reviews

• Lake Wylie

  4.5 ★

  Clover, SC · 177 reviews

Frequently asked

Questions about MarineMax

What do MarineMax reviews say overall?

MarineMax reviews paint a sharply divided picture. Across Google's 57+ public dealership listings the aggregate is roughly 4.4 / 5, but the company-level rating on Trustpilot sits at 2.9 / 5 and Yelp at 3.2 / 5. The gap reflects the dealer-by-dealer variability we surface here — the same brand sold from two different stores can produce very different post-sale experiences. Service delays, warranty disputes, and missing-accessory complaints recur in the negative tail; strong sales relationships and white-glove delivery dominate the positive tail.

Is MarineMax worth it in 2026?

It depends almost entirely on which MarineMax location you are considering. MarineMax is the largest recreational boat retailer in the U.S., with brand access (Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Azimut, Aviara) and a national service footprint that independent dealers cannot match. Where MarineMax disappoints is operational consistency — service quality varies sharply by store. Boatwork's 2026 analysis recommends evaluating the specific dealership by reading recent reviews before signing.

Is MarineMax legit?

Yes. MarineMax, Inc. is a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HZO), founded in 1998. It reported $2.3 billion in revenue in 2025 and operates a national network of recreational boat dealerships. Aggregated Google reviews across its 57 listed locations average 4.4 / 5, though individual experiences vary by store.

Where is MarineMax headquartered?

Oldsmar, Florida. MarineMax moved its headquarters to Oldsmar in 2024 from its long-time previous location in Clearwater, FL.

What boat brands does MarineMax sell?

MarineMax represents a range of major boat and yacht brands, including Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Azimut Yachts, Galeon Yachts, Aviara, Aquila, Bertram, Ocean Alexander, Cruisers Yachts, Grady-White, Scout Boats, Bennington, Cobalt, Saxdor, and Intrepid. Brand availability varies by dealership location.

Does MarineMax offer financing?

Yes. MarineMax provides financing and insurance solutions as part of its sales operations, alongside service, maintenance, parts, and trade-in programs.

Does MarineMax buy used boats?

Yes. MarineMax accepts trade-ins and operates a brokerage program for used boats, in addition to selling new and pre-owned inventory directly.

How many MarineMax locations are there?

Our index of Google-listed MarineMax dealerships currently shows 57 locations across the United States. MarineMax may operate additional non-public-facing facilities such as service centers and marina operations.

Is MarineMax publicly traded?

Yes. MarineMax, Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HZO. The company reported $2.3 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

What does MarineMax do besides sell boats?

Beyond new and pre-owned boat sales, MarineMax operates service and maintenance facilities, parts and accessories, financing and insurance, brokerage, marinas, yacht charters, superyacht concierge services (via its 2021 acquisition of Island Global Yachting for $480M), and boating education programs.