Good luck Robin with your new boat ramp fee's. Way to expensive . Folks, don't stay in Marathon stay in Islamorada , it much better. It has a great vibe and much more beautiful. In Miami we charge $13 on weekdays and $17 on weekends parking included. This is charged to everyone with a boat. You can even buy a yearly sticker if you use the ramp a lot. Miami Dade County is fair. Look how happy Robin is ripping off non residents. This is how I will remember Marathon Fl. Very Sad.
@traceyclines5278
Жыл бұрын
I thought the title of this was to catch people’s attention. I didn’t think it was the actual cost. Wow! Unfortunately I see this hurting businesses. People will go elsewhere to boat, eat, sleep and play. I would be curious how the business owners feel about this.
@phillipgoodwin6919
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up on the ramp fees. Definitely going somewhere else. That is not a welcoming fee.
@walleyechannel
Жыл бұрын
I live in Tennessee and just visited Marathon in March and brought my boat. I wouldn’t pay 10$ to launch and park. What a crock. The 45$ license fee should pay for the ramp? I understand if you are a pleasure boater who does not have a salt water license but any one who has paid to fish should be exempt. Or make a check when buying license a one time launch fee? See now they have to pay for all of the technology to justify. I’m just wondering did the citizens vote in this change?
@rvdogfl
Жыл бұрын
I am sure all the Marathon citizens voted yes. It is free for them and there will be a lot less out of town boaters using the ramp. At $70.00 I will not be going to Marathon.
@lb7wade518
Жыл бұрын
When will the keys do things to attract people and not push people away?? We love the keys! Now just has gotten to expensive!!
@Jeffhuebner
11 ай бұрын
Very helpful, Thanks!
@GablesOnTheGo
11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@williampettis8985
9 ай бұрын
I’m sorry I just booked a trip to Marathon. Not again.
@winstonsmith4003
Жыл бұрын
Hey! I recently learned if a boat is greater than 8 1/2', including the trailer guide poles, then FDOT wants an oversize permit. This is essentially every boat from the mid-high 20s' and up. They also want you to place flags on the front of your truck and rear of the trailer! No one I've spoken to has heard of this (except FDOT!). Do you know if this is highly enforced down there?
@GablesOnTheGo
Жыл бұрын
Only if you get caught 🙃😬
@classicarcadeamusementpark4242
5 ай бұрын
Shockingly expensive! I saw a video recently about a guy that lives in Marathon, and isn't allowed to launch their kayak. Totally ridiculous. Glad I don't live in the area. This changes my mind about visiting. I hope this don't become a trend at other places. Totally greedy. This is clearly a move by the city for people......not to visit Marathon.
@DeniseHlavaty
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time! We appreciate it.
@zeke5491
18 күн бұрын
Just check your wallet at the city line . Florida Key$$
@dominiccannizzaro425
Жыл бұрын
This is ridiculous!
@Corvette_pilot
Жыл бұрын
Marathon should start a tax for outsiders to dine! Don’t live there you will be charged a outsiders tax to dine! Diners fee! I hate not being able to be seated whenever I show up somewhere! 🤦🏼♂️
@Rob_Basich
Жыл бұрын
Tourists should just mail their money down, correct? The restaurant doesn't care who fills the seat as long as they're spending money. If you move to the keys and complain about tourists, you've a douche.
@rob512350
Жыл бұрын
What a ripoff!
@tametigere6375
Жыл бұрын
i will never come to marathon now!
@kevincrawford7439
Жыл бұрын
Islamorada is a much better Key anyway.
@JoeBlack-qw3bz
Жыл бұрын
They actually act proud of this great NEW improvement - SAD Clearly they don't want traffic.
@BrianMarshall-w9j
Жыл бұрын
you rely on tourism, what a way to promote it. city council is severly out of touch
@alanknight4418
Жыл бұрын
That's ridiculous expensive. I understand charging. But a fee for launch and take out plus parking. That's just rape! And if you live just down the road no break?
@TexasSafari
Жыл бұрын
Dang, I don't want to buy the ramp, just use it one time. $70 is pretty steep, especially considering the quality and condition of the ramps. I used the one right off US 1 this past summer and it was a cluster. Thankfully, the place I stayed at had dockage and I only had to use it once to launch and retrieve my boat for the week. I would imagine a family planning on launching every day would have to consider making some choices. Do you eat out, go shopping, or launch your boat? I think this will ultimately cost local businesses sales (and tax revenue for the city) when people have to make choices between them and are on a budget. I'm sure some bean counter for the city decided they could make up the difference with these fees. Businesses, not so much.
@fozzybear9114
Жыл бұрын
Wow what a fn rip off!!! STAY OUTTA THE KEYS!
@rvdogfl
Жыл бұрын
Coming down for a week looks like I need an extra $490.00 just to take the boat out every day.
@billrector
Жыл бұрын
In addition to you super expensive housing and $4.00/gallon boat gas!
@roberthaynie7852
Жыл бұрын
That’s crazy
@SkyKing58318
Жыл бұрын
Then I guess I'm going elsewhere for vacation, and taking my money with me.
@JoeBlack-qw3bz
Жыл бұрын
When is Lori Lightfoot moving in ? Toll booths next? Welcome to Marathon
@jeffs.692
Жыл бұрын
Wow, wife & I have vacationed many times in Marathon. This fee is just another reason to vacation elsewhere. Friends own property in the keys that was purchased in the early 60's. Even they come down less frequently. The "Riff Raff" comment was totally out of line. Let's see how the businesses fare when all of us "Riff Raff" quit coming!
@yumyum408
Жыл бұрын
I listened twice and I didn't hear the "riff-raft" comment?
@jdpauley8111
Жыл бұрын
WTF. Marathon Key now thinks its New York City. Total outrageous. How to destroy tourism 101.
@billrector
Жыл бұрын
I can understand a reasonable fee, but this is absolutely ridiculous! The Keys are due for a major reset. You simply can't raise prices 20% or more a year and expect people to continue to come. I already noticed that this past winter there were far fewer people.
@rogerbrant7232
Жыл бұрын
I wasn't going to say anything but, I've had enough of the BS down in the keys !! I am 7th GEN Floridian and I spent a lot of my life in the Keys... The Keys have been destroyed since I was a young man and that being said now this !! You have made it impossible to come down there.. Just like every where else in my home State the Keys have been invaded by foreign and domestic... Thanks for making it impossible for the handful of natives that still exist here... This really burns me up
@-Rowdy-
Жыл бұрын
I'll be canceling my week long trip to Marathon this summer...I'll be going to Islamorada with my boat. That's incredibly steep and this may just end my yearly trips there. I have paid fees here in Florida but never anything close to this amount for a boat ramp.
@GablesOnTheGo
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, we understand how you feel. Just be aware that Islamorada single family homes must be rented for 28 nights as their zoning indicates so you will probably need to look for a hotel or other accommodations if you are only staying a week. Hope this is helpful and you have a great trip!
@Daveg99
Жыл бұрын
Islamorada has hotels with boat ramps.
@daveenlow1103
5 ай бұрын
Not cheap or convient to launch or dock in Islamorada either, check this before coming. I camp at Sugarloaf KOA or Boyds in KW and pay $50 per day to launch and for a slip - much easier.
@tim7527
Жыл бұрын
What a turn off 😢
@meadowbrookguideservice8359
Жыл бұрын
WOW if someone had a personal boat ramp and wanted to turn it into a launch/haul out business say $20 total. You might be a big hit. We bring our boat down from Maine and usually stay around Big Pine Key. Will definitely keep this in mind when looking for rentals. Can understand charging to use the ramp. Though this seems a bit much.
@RBArcher920
Жыл бұрын
The huge dollars tourism brings to Marathon is not enough? How much does the city already collect from their vacation rental tax not to mention the general sales tax on all other purchases made by tourists? Like one other comment asked, will they soon have a toll booth just to enter Marathon? Probably one to leave as well.
@nikkilewes2130
Жыл бұрын
We were thinking about buying a house there but gotta say when she says Trusts and LLC's aren't treated as people or as non-residents there is a big problem with the town government. Time to look eleswhere I guess. Thanks for the video,love you guys!
@oceandeepfishing4555
Жыл бұрын
This is why years ago I don't go to marathon any more. They are such unwelcoming people there. They Hassel you the whole time your there. They welcome fisherman but then they screw you every way they can.If anyone is going g to the keys for vacation stay far away from marathon. Trust me on that. If I had a choice, I wouldn't even drive through that key. This right here about the boat ramps is a great show of how the welcome you.
@oceanairbrush
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Your new policy has just ruled out marathon as a future vacation destination for me in perpetuity which is really sad considering I've been there no less than 10 times and the last 5 years. You would do well to remember that you rely on our dollars, not vice versa. It's not that I have an issue with paying for a boat ramp, but the price is so ridiculous. It's akin to extortion. I wouldn't have batted an eye on a $20 fee to launch and retrieve.
@Daveg99
Жыл бұрын
Thats insane. Islamorada has hotels with boat ramps and parking for half the price. Marathon must not want people going there
@dhickman9879
Жыл бұрын
Our state property taxes pay for the ramps, and now the city takes it upon themselves to charge what was already paid for. Shame…..hateful. I lived in the keys for years, and understand local versus tourist, but without tourists and rentals the keys would make little money. Maybe the rest of florida should charge every marathon resident to travel to Miami on the state highway…
@codyjmathis
Жыл бұрын
Y’all are crazy. If we didn’t have our trip booked already for next week, we’d go elsewhere. Sorry to hear Marathon is so against visitors.
@kmichaelp4508
Жыл бұрын
My my my my my! Ethel I’m coming home. There’s no need for me to be here anymore.
@michaelrains2268
Жыл бұрын
I vacationed in the keys many years ago often . This is one of many reasons why I no longer do , however, the natural beauty of the area I still miss . Enjoy your channel.
@debracrongeyer6002
Жыл бұрын
This is crazy! Another way to stop people from enjoying the water unless you are a millionaire.
@debracrongeyer6002
Жыл бұрын
I live in a beautiful area near Matlacha. I live on the water so it doesn't affect me right now but I guarantee the same thing will happen here. Not everyone can afford to have their own ramp in their backyard. Everyone enjoys the water or they would not be here. Very sad.
@Xworks22
11 ай бұрын
Pretty ridiculous, it's all about money what an insult, sounds like a lot of money for nothing, most ramps in Florida are free or hourly parking at 1$ hour trailer incuded. theyll feel it when people stop coming and local business suffer cause 70$ to launch a boat what a joke 🤡
@roberthurtado2396
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information.. I wonder who is getting rich from all the revenue that is being generated? I dont get it, every time I go I spend money on GAS BAIT, FOOD, AND at times we buy trinkets for the grandkids,, this is making it almost impossible to visit. I wonder if I can buy a lot with 10 parking spots and make my own ramp and only charge $25.00 // yeah i dont think this Riff Raff will be going there anytime soon, as a matter of fact, I think I will just wave as I pass on thru and spend my money elsewhere.
@luckyale58
8 ай бұрын
The 70$ price for a few hours its way to much . The arbitrary rules even for florida residents its very disappointing. Maybe Marathon residents should be over charge when visiting. Key West .
@chasityphillips1416
10 ай бұрын
Wow! Have to pay and work for the city! Always with a hand out wanting money! Expect this was done to greatly reduce people (poor people) from being there that don’t live there. Expect this will eventually hurt small businesses in the area.
@dennisgill3459
Жыл бұрын
No thanks..
@jdev232
Жыл бұрын
A lot of people in the keys will tell you... they don't care if tourists come... I'd imagine most aren't business owners tho. 70.00 is robbery
@gwrulzmylife
Жыл бұрын
Obviously I am not spending my dollars in Marathon now. Just more government greed.
@craigbarnett3351
Жыл бұрын
Good to know this. I’ll take my boat and money somewhere else. Maybe that was you all’s intentions in the first place.
@roberthaynie7852
Жыл бұрын
This seems a little extreme, 70 bucks to launch and pull your boat, guess they are trying to stem the boat traffic.
@lb7wade518
Жыл бұрын
Is it 25 to launch and 25 to take out?? What tag?? Of truck or trailer tag#
@Oscar-xc2bx
Жыл бұрын
No tag. I'll cover both tag and launch for free 😂
@Metcalfeben84
Жыл бұрын
What a joke! I get paying to park but paying to put the boat in and out of the water is ridiculous!!
@yumyum408
Жыл бұрын
I guess people r gonna have to make sure they rent a place with a dock if they bring a boat...so I'm sure those rental prices will increase due 2 demand and probably put a hurting on house without a dock. The launch fee seems excessive...crazy, $70 a day.
@diverrite
Жыл бұрын
Yep keep everyone out, that's the way to go. How about covering up.
@Matt_from_Florida
Жыл бұрын
6:15 20-30 years ago when we lived in the lower Keys people said *_"Koo-Joe"._* That seems to be slowly but surely progressing to "Kud-Joe" as (I suppose) new residents pronounce the word as it is written.
@gabylon1992
Жыл бұрын
$70 wtf what a rip off. I’ll launch at bay front and ride down
@robertm7405
Жыл бұрын
This is an attack on the angler’s,this is a very bad business model. I have been trailering my boat for years to those ramps. I buy fuel, bait, ice and lunch in Marathon. This is an attack on tourism. I say we tax extra the fast food locations in Marathon where these hefty city employees eat.
@FloridaFlipFlops
Жыл бұрын
Like 136 👍 Hello from Naples, Florida. Wow, thank you for sharing the info with us. Have a nice weekend. 💯
@chrism2042
Жыл бұрын
I always rent a canal house in Marathon, $50 to launch and load is steep, but wouldn't bother going to Marathon if I didn't rent a canal house then launched a few days a week for a couple weeks. Ramps like those in NC are wildlife ramps, but those ramps are a nightmare on the weekends. I pay a annual fee for a marina ramp membership that has over doubled in cost over the last 4 years and will continue to increase every couple years, sometimes I am tempted to sell the boat and all gear, it's getting to the point where people can't justify the ridiculous cost for a hobby!
@tommessner3502
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the Keys have become oo expensive now for many people. I have beenngoing there since the mid 70s on and off and its pretty sad. I have no idea when, if at all , I will go back.
@debracrongeyer6002
Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@RichGarcia-o6m
8 ай бұрын
Charge them an evacuation fee of $25 on the way out when a hurricane warning $20 to park and buy supplies and $25 on the way back in after a storm since safety,the only evacuation route,public services,supplies,shelter etc…are through “riff raff”south Florida.
@Fish-Man-Mike
Ай бұрын
Use the launch south of the 7 mile bridge its free.
@GablesOnTheGo
20 күн бұрын
Yes it is and it's great if you are staying in the lower Keys. If you are staying in Marathon and have a good size boat you may end up paying more in gas to get it to Marathon and dock at your vacation home than it cost to pay the ramp fee. Just something to consider before you come visit.
@ExplorerOfLife318
10 күн бұрын
Shhhh!!!!!!
@ExplorerOfLife318
10 күн бұрын
@@GablesOnTheGo30 miles round trip to free ramp. 5 mpg. 6 gallons. $4/gal = $24 vs $70 ramp fee. Try again. And this numbers above are extreme.
@paulherr1218
5 ай бұрын
Wow. This is similar to the $20 minimum wage in California.... it doesn't do anything but hurt those it's trying to help. In this case, Marathon is going to lose a lot of business. A person or family pulling a boat to Marathon would easily spend a few hundred bucks there in the local businesses but now they'll spend that else where.
@Phil-r2x
7 ай бұрын
I will never come to your town, Simple minds and money grubbing politicians did not calculate the tax dollars they will loose because of this practice. Too many other communities in Florida to launch your boat and get to the keys.
@gulfbum4
Жыл бұрын
I just had my trailer gone over and made good as new . New lights, new brakes and new tires. Sounds like the Keys or Marathon at least is doing a good job of discouraging taking a boat to the Keys . Just another indicator of the fact that there are too many people on the planet 🌎!😂
@rileyshane78
5 ай бұрын
Freaking ridiculous. Florida residents should not have to do this. Also last June I didn’t even see it when I put my boat in at quay. Then when I put it back on the trailer I noticed it and paid. I never seen a fine in the mail though for not paying for the first time
@MegaJcamp
3 ай бұрын
Ridiculous, just came back from Marathon two weeks ago, don’t have a boat now so didn’t know this.
@TailoredLawns
9 ай бұрын
This is a total rip off! We will be looking to stay at another location! Marathon was a place we enjoyed visiting but we won’t be back if this is how much it will cost.
@flbarnacle8876
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you putting this out there. It’s really a big change. We bought in Venture Out for our rental property knowing that having two boat ramps and fuel docks within the community was a huge plus….but this is even bigger than I thought. The impact to Marathon could be huge….and push the folks further south to Cudjoe Key etc. of course the downside is parking for your trailer, but, we have many listings for our visitors! Come see us at The Barnacle Venture Out!
@hatchetjackphillips
Жыл бұрын
That’s highway robbery!!
@marketplacetitle1857
Жыл бұрын
I'm coming down in a few weeks from Naples and staying at Marlin Bay Resort for a week and contributing to the local economy at restaurants, fishing, bait, tackle, etc. and paying an extra $490 to launch, retrieve and park. $70 a day. That's ridiculous. Thanks, I will be going somewhere else next time. It's obvious that this is what the City of Marathon wants.
@floridakeysbob1093
Жыл бұрын
The rate is high because the city of Marathon, in its infinite wisdom, has chosen to pay the firm owning the ramp cameras 50% of the revenue it generates! 😮
@rileybug111
Ай бұрын
She sound so happy about shaking American who choose to vacation in the keys .
@bruceabrahamsen221
5 ай бұрын
Insane, what person came up with that brilliant idea?. I will never pay a ransome to launch my boat.
@dennisrussell382
8 ай бұрын
What about Disabled Veterans? A lot of cities and parks give us a break! Does Marathon?
@DavidCeplecha
3 ай бұрын
nice video - do not plan to launch boat there - will take my business elsewhere
@millerbrosmediaoffgridflyf7767
5 ай бұрын
Never going to Marathon to support the city in any way moving forward.
@jay8940
4 ай бұрын
Highway robbery. At least give Florida residents a pass.
@primate2744
25 күн бұрын
Ramp prices are absurd. I'll be launching and staying elsewhere next time I'm down. They say the ramp is busy and to be ready to get in and get out but last month when I was down there the ramp was dead. There were maybe 3 people parked, if that and the ramp itself is one of the worst ramps I've seen.
@GablesOnTheGo
20 күн бұрын
It is a good floor plan.
@Phil-r2x
Ай бұрын
Shameful and they are so proud of themselves.
@alcabrera3648
Жыл бұрын
Very expensive, must be doing this to reduce traffic.
@bob75819
2 ай бұрын
so basically marathon is not tourist friendly?
@KevinSmith-dq9tz
Жыл бұрын
Becoming New York one key at a time. 🤦♂️
@jaredb6934
8 ай бұрын
Hahaha, these comments! Cheaper not to go to Marathon!
@janaaudio5123
13 күн бұрын
Leaches
@jasony4315
15 күн бұрын
Thieves!!
@fairwind8222
11 ай бұрын
How about kayak’s
@VincentConnolly-ly9eg
4 ай бұрын
👍⛵️⛱️💯
@jimmoore7725
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kennethphilips3226
Жыл бұрын
The residents of Marathon want the exclusive use of the ramps within the city. If outsiders come in to use the ramps, they will be charged high fees. This revenue will be used to mantain the ramps for the benefit of Marathon residents.
@jimmybuck2592
Жыл бұрын
Going to have to pay to get out there soon like Sanibel isd nwaf
@olallaeddy
Жыл бұрын
Any discount if you launch 30 days a month?
@trevorharris990
Жыл бұрын
$20 to park if handicap?
@stevensaxon8888
Жыл бұрын
How about the other keys?
@melanierhine593
Жыл бұрын
Does this apply to kayaks?
@victorv3077
Жыл бұрын
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@stevebaumann8359
Жыл бұрын
$70 is a bit steep for a day launch. Most weekly renters will do one launch and one retrieval so the $50 won't bite them too badly. Seems like Marathon and KCB have been getting pretty greedy over the last few years.
@MrBoatjr
Жыл бұрын
Good information here and fully covered it well.
@kerrydennard4921
Жыл бұрын
This is going to be controversial what I am about to say here we go. First I think city of Marathon great job. I think everyone should follow suit too many people are coming to the keys to take advantage of the area without paying for the experience especially the riff Raff from Miami so if you are visiting Florida don't be upset about these new restrictions. They are quite necessary the rest of the keys should do more of the same the trash that is left behind by people from Miami over the weekends is horrible local should not have to pay for that.
@debracrongeyer6002
Жыл бұрын
Riff raff. How about a family that can't afford to buy a home on the water so they use the ramps to enjoy the water. Not everyone can buy a 500k house.
@rvdogfl
Жыл бұрын
@@debracrongeyer6002 500k May buy you a nice mobile home on the water but not a house LOL Marathon has priced the working class like me out of Marathon. I think the locals want to keep Marathon for them self and keep out of town people away.
@diverrite
Жыл бұрын
OK Kerry, what did you do to earn your position as king, queen or bud light person inherit if from your parents? So charge everyone to keep them out I hope all the city counsel get voted out. Go toes up.
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