Keaton Beach Marina

[SCALAWAG]

Jerry and Donna will no longer be running the marina after oct. 31st. They have a notice on the marina website. ??

[DixieReb]

Sorry to hear that. I didn't use the lift after the guy almost dropped my boat on the pavement. But they did have a nice store.

[SS-342]

I'll sure miss them. Good folks!

[FishWithChris]

Sorry to hear that. I didn't use the lift after the guy almost dropped my boat on the pavement. But they did have a nice store.

I've seen more issues than successes with the operation of that lift.

However, they were always nice folks. Any word as to why? (too lazy to pull up the site at the moment)

[redbelly7]

Sea Hag has taken over.

[SS-342]

Jerry will have a small engine (boat engines included) repair shop behind the fruit stand near Dead Man's Curve. He told me he was getting too old. I've seen some of his help I wouldn't have hired but the longer they stayed the better they became. Signs of a good manager.

I suppose any kind of public work is demanding? You get to see all kind of characters.

Good people, I will miss them!

[2DB]

Just curious to see if anyone has had any experience with new management at the marina?

[Sea Dawg]

All i can Say is SEAHAGS BEEN AROUND A LONG TIME

http://www.keatonbeachmarina.com/

[roadtrip]

SeaHag is top notch!

[carolinaskiff238dlv]

I've been there 4 times since the change over and I have nothing to say but good! Especially the friendly staff behind the counter. Hard to find Georgia personalities in Florida. Wish they were putting my boat in the water again in the morning but I guess I'll hang around the house.

[redbelly7]

Did anyone else see all of the people that abandoned the camp sites at Keaton Marina? From what I understand, the rent doubled or tripled for some folks. I like the folks there, but it may get to be more expensive to put in there. I've heard the boat lift charge may go from $10 to $2/foot. Anyhow, it was very sad to see those folks packing up. You could see that it was painful to them.

[carolinaskiff238dlv]

I have heard others talking about that. I also noticed last Friday the empty spots. Not good. Wonder what their intentions are?

[2DB]

Not sure what his intentions are either but it surely was not to keep the current occupants who for the most supported the marina every way they could. Times are tough on everyone especially on gulf coast small businesses. He did indeed over double the lot rent plus add tax and electric with less than 2 weeks notice. No letter no email and had one those great people who have made the marina a pleasure to deal with call and break the news. A couple of lots increased to $1,595 per month also plus tax and electric. We have moved and I understand 21 of 23 long time customers are moving. As for the staff you could not ask for nicer more accomodating people. I guess time will tell how things work out but I think everyone would have appreciated a little more time to process things and at least to know what their plans and goals are.

[Mister Mullet]

Sounds like the property is more valuable for condos than campers. But then, the campers probably supported the marina. Over $30 bucks to launch a 16-foot boat???? Sounds like someone's trying to get rich quick. Either that or they want waterfront condos too. Sad state of affairs.

[SCALAWAG]

SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF RUMORS ABOUT THE MARINA, I SPOKE TO THEM MONDAY OF THIS WEEK AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WERE NOT RAISING THE LAUNCH FEE AND HAD NO INTENTIONS OF DOING THAT. THEY ALSO SAID THEY WERE INSTALLING NEW DOCKS AT THE LIFT AND IN THE CANAL AND THAT THE MOTEL AND COTTAGES WERE GETTING UPDATED. I DID NOT ASK ABOUT THE CAMPER SPOTS, BUT I WONDER IF THEY WERE ASK TO MOVE SO THE DOCKS COULD BE REPLACED.?? CHARLIE NORWOOD IS THE NEW MANAGER, SEA HAG IS LEASING THE MARINA FROM FOLEY TIMBER COMPANY WHO IS THE OWNER.