Summary by Boatwork
Based on 215 Google reviews
MarineMax St. Petersburg earns consistent praise for hands-on captain training and personalized sales support, though one customer reported billing opacity and above-market service rates.
What customers praise
Unlimited post-purchase training with captains
“after delivery you get unlimited training sessions with a Captain”
Responsive captain support for boat operation questions
“He also was very responsive when I texted/called him if I ever had any issues or questions regarding the boat”
End-to-end transaction handling by dedicated staff
“Joshua Annarelli handled the entire process from start to finish”
Recurring concerns
Opaque pricing and surprise charges months later
“Charged me 3 months later. Terrible communication. Prepare to be buckle and dimed”
Service labor rates significantly above market
“100hr service is half the price of what they charge”
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