Marsh is the Abacos' banking and insurance center, as well as home to more import-export companies than anywhere else in the Out Islands. As of January 1999, Marsh can boast of having two computer equipment sales, service, repair and supply companies. As a further indication of the importance of Marsh Harbour in the overall scheme of all things Abaconian, as of October 1997, Marsh began supplying electricity to The Abacos' offshore cays and mainland settlements as far north as Green Turtle and as far south as Cherokee Sound. Several of the better car and boat rental companies are, on a regular basis, fully booked for 2 to 4 weeks in advance. Even with its rapid growth, Marsh offers a wide variety of pleasures and treasures.
Veggies are usually good quality, with somewhat smaller selection than the States.
Delicious fresh baked bread is available in a wide range of locations. Kenny is NOT a Go-Abacos sponsor. Marsh occasionally resemble one of Florida's internationally acclaimed boat shows. Marsh Harbour also offers a choice of more electronic, marine, outboard engine and related repair facilities than any other city in The Bahamas except Nassau and Freeport-West End. It is usually not a good idea to ask your accommodations manager for advice on a fishing guide since you're just as likely to receive a recommendation to employ the manager's uncle, son or brother as you are for the services of a truly experienced guide.