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Rogue Motion

65 Sycamore Ave, Charleston, SC 29407
Brands
Bayliner, Scout +1
Services
Sales, Financing & Storage
Pricing
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About

Charleston, South Carolina, Rogue Motion is a boat dealer offering new boats and certified used boats from its downtown location. The inventory includes Bayliner, EdgeWater and Sea Hunt models, alongside other listed makes, giving shoppers a selection of center consoles, bowriders, deck boats and other powerboats. For buyers looking for boats for sale, the dealership lists both new and used inventory and identifies itself as Charleston’s exclusive dealer for Bayliner boats.

Beyond sales, Rogue Motion operates a service center and storage facility with outboard repair, routine maintenance, repowers, electronics work, trailer repair, detailing and pickup and delivery. Its technicians provide warranty service for Suzuki, Yamaha, Mercury and MotorGuide, while listed inventory notes financing availability. Buyers seeking a boat dealer near Charleston can contact Rogue Motion to discuss new boats, used boats, or marine service.

Features

  • New and used boat sales
  • Certified pre-owned boat inventory
  • Outboard repair and maintenance
  • Boat storage services
  • Financing availability

Amenities

  • Showroom & Inventory
  • Boat Storage
  • Financing
  • Warranty

Why book with us

  • Explore both new and used boats
  • Get routine outboard service and maintenance
  • Arrange boat pickup and delivery service
  • Access certified warranty service for supported brands

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

65 Sycamore Ave, Charleston, SC 29407

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