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Longshore Boats

2650 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29492
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Chaparral, EdgeWater +4
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Sales, Service & Parts
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Charleston, South Carolina boat dealer Longshore Boats sells new boats and used boats for fishing, cruising, watersports, and coastal exploration. Its inventory includes Robalo, Chaparral, EdgeWater, and Nimbus models, with choices spanning bowriders, dual consoles, center consoles, bay boats, and walk-around models. Shoppers can browse boats for sale and discuss trade-in or selling options alongside purchase financing.

Beyond sales, this boat dealer near Charleston provides marine service through a full-service center. Factory-trained technicians handle routine maintenance, engine repair, upgrades, genuine parts, and warranty work for boats and outboard engines. The dealership also offers concierge pickup and delivery, while its Charleston showroom and lot let buyers compare a range of boat styles in person. Contact Longshore Boats Charleston to explore inventory, arrange service, or review financing options.

Features

  • New and pre-owned boat sales
  • Marine maintenance and engine repair
  • Boat financing options
  • Trade-in and boat buying
  • Concierge pickup and delivery

Amenities

  • Showroom & Inventory
  • Service & Repair
  • Parts & Accessories
  • Financing
  • Trade-In & Consignment
  • Warranty

Why book with us

  • Compare new and pre-owned boat styles
  • Arrange service with factory-trained technicians
  • Use concierge pickup and delivery
  • Review flexible financing with multiple lenders
  • Explore boats for fishing or cruising

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in South Carolina?

South Carolina law does not set a numeric minimum age to operate a rented motorboat or personal watercraft. Under S.C. Code Section 50-21-95, a person born after July 1, 2007, must meet one of the law's qualifications before operating a vessel powered by an engine of 10 horsepower or more, a personal watercraft, or a specialty propcraft. For a rental, a valid boat rental safety certificate issued in the operator's name qualifies. SCDNR says the rental certificate is valid for 30 days. The rental operator sets its own minimum age, so confirm it when booking.

Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (dnr.sc.gov)

Do you need a boating license in South Carolina?

Yes, some recreational operators need a South Carolina boating safety certificate rather than a traditional boating license. Anyone born after July 1, 2007 must have one before operating a vessel with an engine of 10 horsepower or more, a personal watercraft, or a specialty propcraft. The rule states no separate minimum operator age; an uncertified person may operate when accompanied by a qualified adult at least 18.

Exemptions include people born on or before the cutoff, nonresidents with another state's equivalent certificate, and holders of qualifying Coast Guard credentials. Renters may use an SCDNR approved rental safety certificate, valid for 30 days and only on rented craft. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources administers the program.

Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (dnr.sc.gov)

Where can you go boating from Charleston, South Carolina?

From Charleston, you can boat Charleston Harbor, the Ashley and Cooper rivers, Shem Creek, or the Intracoastal route through Wappoo Creek and Elliott Cut to the Stono River. The harbor offers sheltered water but also carries oceangoing traffic through its jettied entrance. The Ashley has a marked slow, no-wake zone near the municipal marina. Shem Creek is narrower and entered through a marked dredged channel. Wappoo Creek and Elliott Cut are current-sensitive connectors.

Public put-ins include Remley’s Point on the Wando River, Shem Creek, Wappoo Cut, Riverland Terrace on Wappoo Creek, and Folly River.

Source: NOAA Office of Coast Survey (nauticalcharts.noaa.gov)

What are the most popular boating destinations near Charleston, South Carolina?

From Charleston, boaters go to Morris Island, Capers Island Heritage Preserve and Shem Creek. Morris Island is reachable only by boat and pairs a beach stop with views of its historic lighthouse. Capers Island is an undeveloped barrier island with beach and salt marsh, making it the nature-focused choice. Shem Creek offers a different outing: a working harbor for recreational and shrimp boats, with public docks plus waterfront restaurants and bars.

Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (jamesislandsc.us)

Location

2650 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29492

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