Posted on January 31, 2012 - by Memphis Istaboa

Sunset Bay Marina

Sunset Bay Marina

Update, 07-2013

All the info below remains the same, but what a difference a year makes. We left Sunset Bay after being dealt with rather harshly. Without going into details, we realized we’d overstayed our welcome there and it was time to move on. Management, in our opinion, treated us and others poorly. We think that being an always full marina put the management staff into a position of perceived power which they take advantage of. This had nothing to do with their rates which are very low for the fine amenities offered.

Also, the current is treacherous and growth in your waterlines and on your hull will reduce the savings of the low monthly rates significantly. e.g. Divers, A/C issues, all circulating raw water related issues.

Still, if you can get in and you don’t mind the long run up the river, the Zebra Mussels, management attitude, and you don’t want to make it home, It’s a fine place.  Read the former review… Stuart is a nice place.

Sunset Bay Marina is a little oasis down here in South Florida. It’s location is ideal. A scenic walk away from the old historic downtown Stuart area, restaurants, and shopping. Sailor’s Return, though very busy, is a very good eatery with a great bar outside overlooking the marina. Because of the restaurant’s success the parking was an issue, but they have that under control. No matter what time we come in, we get a parking spot… might have to circle the lot once, but we always find a spot.
If you’re looking for peace and quiet… This marina may not be for you. Sailor’s Return has live music almost every night and on the weekends they rock, but we like to hear the good bands and when we don’t we just shut the doors on Istaboa and their gone. We rarely find it annoying.
Stuart itself is quite nice. Not too big, but large enough to have pretty much whatever you need within a few miles. Stuart, we have always said, is a very boaty little town. Unlike Ft, Lauderdale, which is Yachty. Not that that’s bad… we’ve realized it’s just not for us.
If you’re into mooring out … You’ll love this place. Good moorings and plenty of them. The marina has a lot to offer those in the anchorage; a huge grill in the comfortable common area, great shower and laundry facilities, and a large Captain’s lounge with comfortable furniture and a large screen TV.
The staff here at the marina couldn’t be nicer and go out of their way to be accommodating. We’ve become good friends over the last few years. We call this marina home. See update (that’s all changed)

Almost every night we get one of these.