MarineMax offers premium boat brands, a comprehensive list of services and financing options, classes that build your boating confidence, and customer events and Getaway
MarineMax Savannah works with financing partners to help buyers secure loans for boats and watercraft. Contact MarineMax Savannah to ask about current financing promotions, available lenders, and whether pre-qualification is available. You can also use Searchshop's built-in payment estimator on any listing to model monthly payments before reaching out.
MarineMax Savannah is located at 3518 Old Tybee Road, Thunderbolt, Georgia, 31410. They serve buyers in Thunderbolt, Georgia and surrounding areas.
MarineMax Savannah specializes in boats and watercraft. Browse their full inventory on Searchshop to see all available listings with year, make, model, photos, and pricing.
You can contact MarineMax Savannah through the contact form or reveal their phone number on their Searchshop profile page. Include the year, make, and model you are interested in for a faster response.
Many boat dealers accept trade-ins as part of a purchase. Contact MarineMax Savannah directly to ask about their trade-in program, how they value trade-in units, and how a trade-in would apply toward your next boat purchase.
Buying a boat from MarineMax Savannah in Thunderbolt, Georgia? Use this guide to evaluate any listing before you commit.
Match the boat to your waters
Pontoons and deck boats suit calm lakes. Deep-V hulls handle chop on larger lakes and coastal water. Center consoles are versatile for fishing. Ask MarineMax Savannah which models suit the waterways near Thunderbolt, Georgia.
Inspect the hull carefully
Look for stress cracks, blistering, or repairs on fiberglass hulls. Check the transom for soft spots by pressing firmly — a solid transom feels rigid. Osmotic blistering costs thousands to repair.
Check engine hours
Inboard and outboard engines are typically rated to 1,500–3,000 hours. Low-hour engines with service records are worth more. Ask to see oil change and winterization records for any boat at MarineMax Savannah.
Request a sea trial
Test the boat on the water before buying. Run it at full throttle. Listen for unusual noises. Check that the throttle and steering respond smoothly. Reputable dealers like MarineMax Savannah will accommodate this request.
Verify title and registration
Ask for the current title and confirm the hull identification number (HIN) matches. Check for any liens with your state boating agency. MarineMax Savannah should be able to walk you through the paperwork.
Marine financing has unique terms. Here is what to know before financing a boat through MarineMax Savannah in Thunderbolt, Georgia.
Typical Loan Terms
10 to 20 years for larger boats. Smaller boats are typically financed over 5 to 10 years.
Down Payment
10% to 20% is standard. Some lenders require more for older vessels.
Pro Tip
Get pre-approved by your bank before visiting MarineMax Savannah — it gives you a rate to compare against dealer financing.
Marine lenders (USAA, SunTrust, Essex Credit) specialize in boat loans and often offer better rates than general banks. Get a pre-approval before visiting MarineMax Savannah to compare against dealer-arranged financing.
MarineMax Savannah is a boat dealer in Thunderbolt, Georgia listed on Searchshop. Browse their full boats and watercraft inventory, view detailed photos, compare prices, and get in contact directly from this page. Searchshop aggregates boat dealer listings across the country so you can compare stock and pricing in one place before you visit or call.
Buyers in and around Thunderbolt, Georgia can browse the full inventory at MarineMax Savannah, read verified buyer reviews, and reach out through the contact form on this page. Each listing at MarineMax Savannah shows year, make, model, condition, mileage or hours, and current asking price. Use the monthly payment estimator on any listing to model financing before stepping on the lot.
The inventory at MarineMax Savannah is updated regularly on Searchshop. Each listing shows high-resolution photos alongside the year, make, model, trim, and price. Mileage, condition notes, and available options are listed on each vehicle detail page. A built-in loan calculator lets you estimate your monthly payment based on purchase price, down payment, and loan term before you call or visit. Save listings you like to compare them side by side. If a unit you are interested in is no longer showing, contact MarineMax Savannah directly — dealers often have incoming trades and new arrivals not yet listed.
Buying from a local boat dealer in Georgia has practical advantages. Local dealers handle state title, registration, and sales tax in-house. Warranty and service work are easier to coordinate nearby. Local dealers carry inventory suited to the region — boats suited to local waterways and seasons. Visiting in person lets you inspect and test ride before you commit. Use the Searchshop dealer directory to compare Georgia boat dealers by city, brand, or inventory.
Use the contact form on this page to ask about a specific listing, request more photos, or schedule a visit. Include the year, make, and model for a faster response. Ask about trade-in valuations, financing promotions, and upcoming inventory. MarineMax Savannah is in the Searchshop boat dealer directory serving Thunderbolt, Georgia and surrounding areas. Browse other boat dealers on Searchshop to compare inventory and pricing near you.
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MarineMax offers premium boat brands, a comprehensive list of services and financing options, classes that build your boating confidence, and customer events and Getaway
Boat retail chain for yachting, fishing & leisure craft, marine services, repairs & customization.
We purchased a used Sea Ray 350 SLX from Chet Porter early last summer. Chet was extremely helpful in the process .. .from the knowledge/history of the boat, to sharing all the functionality during the sea trial to the delivery. Jack Smith also supported us through the full purchase process to make the efforts easy on our end. We could not have asked for better support and service. We look forward to enjoying the boat for many years to come!
We spent $26,000 with this company not long ago. We have barely put three hours on the new motor that they replaced as well as another motor that was redone with all new hoses, etc.. There is a small leak and they took the boat in a month ago and now they are refusing to even look at the problem and they are telling us to take the boat back without fixing it. Who I thought was the head of service told me I’m sorry I should’ve called you a while ago, but we cannot work on your boat now because we’ve made too many new boat sales. I have never ever seen a situation like this in my entire life. I never leave bad reviews you can look at all of my reviews and you’ll see five stars across the board. I am in a state of shock right now over the lack of service with this company and the lack of loyalty. We have multiple boats. We are very pleased with many boat dealers. You will see that the major majority of my reviews are praising boat dealers. I am absolutely stunned.
It is strongly recommended that you do not buy or service a boat at Marine Max, Savannah. If I could give Zero stars, I would. In 2014 they sold me a new Sea Ray stern drive boat (inboard/outboard). I was new to the area and did not know at that time that almost everyone in the area had outboard engines because inboard/outboard engines had far more problems and limitations in a marine environment. So, instead of being honest and telling me to buy a boat with an outboard engine, they willingly sold me the stern drive boat. I have had the boat faithfully serviced every year at Marine Max as per the maintenance schedule (price of service has tripled in 11 years) and performed all routine service (engine flush, cleaning, etc.) every time I put the boat in the water. The boat has less than 140 hours on it and was in a rack at the marina and not kept in the water. Now there is an oil leak at the oil drain plug and dipstick attachment tube and they are refusing to work on it. They now say their "policy" is to "not work on any boats 10 years and older." However, when pressed, they admit that they just don't want to work on stern drive boats (I was told "a marine repair shop at one of the lakes would be better equipped to take care of the job"). I believe that a reputable company would not have sold me this boat in the first place and would have sent the boat (if it is unsuitable for use in salt water) to one of their lake side dealerships and advised me to get a boat with an outboard motor. However, having sold me the boat, they should now have the integrity to handle the repairs and perform the repairs at a reasonable cost. This is not the case. So, if you want a dealership that deals with you in a dishonest fashion, overcharges for the services they are willing to perform, and potentially won't perform the service that you need, by all means deal with Marine Max! Gregory Dimmich
Always treated poorly and very poor service Picked our boat up from it breaking down over the weekend. We thought everything was good being they were the last ones in the boat. Saw a mat fly out (for the 2nd time from picking the boat up from them) then saw that the seat wasn't even in place and the bottom wasn't even put on! You would think after purchasing a brand new boat from these people that the service and the attitudes would be allt different.
The crew at Marine Max Savannah were fantastic...Leo, Robbie, Nicole and George. Leo coordinated the replacement of our transducer for a depth finder. Robbie installed the transducer. George ordered the part, and Nicole made our docking arrangements. Everything worked perfectly and I couldn't recommend them more highly.
