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MarineMax Savannah Bend

3518 Old Tybee Road
Thunderbolt, GA 31410
AIWW, Wilmington River MM 582.3 #34

Lat / Lon: N 32° 02.133' / W 081° 02.733'
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm Sat - Sun 8:00am - 6:00pm
Contact: Tye Munn
VHF Monitored: 16
VHF Working: 68
Phone: (912) 897-3625
Website: https://www.marinemax.com/marinas/savannah-bend

3.88

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Review for MarineMax Savannah Bend

Reviewed by: Audrey and Chad Flynn , Dog House, on Dec 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Awsome staff!! Ty was super helpful and everyone was friendly and kind!! They were not able to help us with a pull out due to the type and size of our boat, but they called another local marina that could help us and set everything up. In the meantime they also let us stay on thier dock, and have much overdue hot showers !! Cute little spot with clean bathrooms and great water pressure. would definitely recommend this place!!

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Review for MarineMax Savannah Bend

Reviewed by: Michael Grogan , Shining Light, on Nov 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 25'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Stayed here for one night late October 2022. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

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Review for MarineMax Savannah Bend

Reviewed by: Jane Hawkey , Explorer II, on Jan 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

We stayed here for 2 nights while a winter storm passed. A $8 Uber took us to dinner and an online shop/delivery from Target provided any basic provisions/housewares you might need. The Marina offers all the services and amenities, and we enjoyed Tye immensely. He was so helpful, knowledgeable and welcoming. I hope as the Marina transitions to new owners they support the relaxed and friendly atmosphere that currently exists.

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Review for MarineMax Savannah Bend

Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on Jan 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Great place to overnight! The staff couldn't be more welcoming. They have fuel and a small marine store and the WiFi works.

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Review for MarineMax Savannah Bend

Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Oct 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Docks are ok and float, power was weak, fresh water good, 20' plus water at high tide on face dock B. Manager Tye Munn was very accomodating, even to providing his cell number. Will definately stay here again because of Tye.

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Review for MarineMax Savannah Bend

Reviewed by: Duane & Sonja Finch on Apr 17, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

The folks here are pleasant and the facilities are fine. Waterway Guide has their slip rate at $1.50 per foot, but were charged $2.00 per foot. The area was hit hard by last season's hurricane. Repairs to slips have already been made.

WG Editor Comment:
Marinas have the option to update their listings directly or send the information to us for entry. We will check on this discrepancy.

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Review for MarineMax Savannah Bend

Reviewed by: Joe Stuart , Hattrix, on Nov 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Stopped on my way to Florida and stayed for the night. Diesel price they charged was not the same that was recently posted on Waterway Guide(which was the main reason we picked here instead of another). On top of that they did not give the ten cents per gallon discount for transients that stay as described. Total stay was about 75.00 higher than planned, using the prices that were posted online. If your not on a budget everything else about the marina was good.

WG Editor Comment:
Fuel prices posted on Waterway Explorer are those reported to us by the facility on a specific date and are subject to change. We update them weekly, but the facility may update at any time.

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Review for MarineMax Savannah Bend

Reviewed by: Capt. George on Nov 1, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

Be careful purchasing fuel here! Their actual price of fuel may be considerably higher than what is noted in the “Waterway Guide Fuel Report”. For example, on 10/31/18 they posted a price of $3.249 / gallon for diesel, but on 11/1/18 I was charged $3.45 / gallon. They told me that the price just went up the day before, which was the day they posted the $3.249 / gallon price! They also noted on the Waterway Guide site, that if you purchased over 100 gallons, you would receive a $.10 / gallon discount. I purchased 130 gallons of fuel and did not get ANY discount, and when I later asked WHY I didn’t get the discount, I was told I didn’t ask for it! LET THE BUYER BEWARE!

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Review for MarineMax Savannah Bend

Reviewed by: Derrick Baan on Jun 1, 2016

Savannah Bend Marina: Great marina, good slip price, cheap fuel, and Mary and Aaron were most helpful. What we really enjoyed was our evening next door at Despositos Bar and Restaurant.

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