Royal Hawaiian Motel-Botel gives you public access to the water on Key Vaca Cut in Marathon, FL. From Miami it's roughly 89 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Crawl Key (Mile Marker 54) Public Boat Ramp in Marathon (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Marathon, FL |
| Water | Key Vaca Cut |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Florida access sites: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Royal Hawaiian Motel-Botel is in Marathon, Florida. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Royal Hawaiian Motel-Botel itself.
Key Vaca Cut, in Marathon.
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Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Royal Hawaiian Motel-Botel.
Crawl Key (Mile Marker 54) Public Boat Ramp in Marathon (under 1 mile), Coco Plum Yacht Club Pay Ramp in Marathon (1 mile) and North Marathon Shores Public Boat Ramp in Marathon (2.1 miles).
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