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Boat Dealers in South Carolina

206 dealers in 68 cities and towns across South Carolina. Pick a city for the full list with phone numbers and a map, or scroll down for the smaller towns.

South Carolina has about 5,478,831 residents, so that's 3.8 boat dealers per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

206dealers
68cities & towns
96%list a phone
159with a website

Across South Carolina, of the 206 boat dealers we list, 198 give a phone number, 66 publish opening hours and 159 have a website. No national chains here — every dealer on this page is independent.

The Best Boat Dealers in South Carolina — our 2026 data-driven ranking

Cities

Largest first. Towns with a single dealer are listed further down this page.

South Carolina, by feature

Other towns in South Carolina

One dealer each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.

  1. Sutton MarineAiken

    914 Park Ave SE, Aiken, SC 29801-4520

  2. Berkeley Outdoors Of ManningAlcolu

    4695 Sumter Hwy, Alcolu, SC 29001

  3. O'Connell MarineBoiling Springs

    1360 Upper Valley Falls Rd, Boiling Springs, SC 29316-4866

    Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptFinancing
  4. Coastal Carolina Yacht SalesCharleston, SC

    145 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403, Charleston, SC, SC 29403

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 9:30-1pm

    New boatsService deptFinancing
  5. Cove 2 Coast Marine, ElginElgin

    181A Pontiac Business Center Dr, Elgin, SC 29045-9171

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptFinancing
  6. The Boat Doctor IncGilbert

    2719 Highway 378, Gilbert, SC 29054-8806

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

    Service deptPartsStorage
  7. Key West Boats Ridgeville ScGoose Creek

    Goose Creek, SC

  8. Midway MarineIva

    23 Felker Cir, Iva, SC 29655-7701

  9. BAR Marine GroupJacksonboro

    1113 Hope Plantation Ln, Jacksonboro, SC 29452-8521

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptPartsFinancing
  10. Z Marine North America LlcKnightsville

    124 Spaniel Ln, Knightsville, SC 29483-4705

    New boats
  11. Mid-Atlantic - South Carolina - Lake WylieLake Wylie

    310 Blucher Circle, Lake Wylie, SC 29710

    Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm

    New boatsService deptPartsFinancingStorage
  12. Cape Romain MarineMcClellanville

    10129 N US-17, McClellanville, SC 29458-9504

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 9am-Noon

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptPartsFinancing
  13. Marine Service CenterMurrells Inlet

    8994 Highway 17 Byp, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-9380

  14. M&W MarinePendleton

    1529 Bishops Branch Rd, Pendleton, SC 29670

  15. Palmetto Boat CenterPiedmont

    141 Country Manor Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673-9727

  16. Martin's Performance BoatingProsperity

    9345 Macedonia Church Rd, Prosperity, SC 29127-8701

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-Noon(summer)

    New boatsService deptFinancing
  17. Berkeley Outdoors of CharlestonRavenel

    4389 Savannah Hwy, Ravenel, SC 29470-5544

  18. Keowee North MarineSalem

    15597 N Highway 11, Salem, SC 29676-3204

    Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptPartsFinancing
  19. HMY Yachts at Kiawah IslandSeabrook Island

    1880 Andell Bluff Blvd, Seabrook Island, SC 29455-3317

  20. Perry's Marine ServiceSimpsonville

    310 S Harrison Bridge Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680-6802

  21. Keowee Sunset MarineSix Mile

    900 Gap Hill Rd, Six Mile, SC 29682-9411

    Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptPartsFinancing
  22. Holden's Marine CenterSpartanburg

    1265 Boiling Springs Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303-2260

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

    New boatsUsed boatsService dept
  23. Southern Boat BrokersSt George

    320 Winningham Rd, St George, SC 29477-8409

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-Noon

    Used boatsParts
  24. Sayre Sailing IncSullivans Island

    2201 Middle St Ste 10, Sullivans Island, SC 29482-8700

  25. Singleton Marine - Lake KeoweeSunset

    7700 N Highway 11, Sunset, SC 29685

    Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptPartsFinancing
  26. River Ridge VenturesSwansea

    8342 Columbia Rd, Swansea, SC 29160-8418

  27. Mid-Carolina MarineWest Columbia

    718 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169-7348

    Mon-Fri 8:30-5, Sat 9:30-1

    New boatsUsed boatsService deptPartsFinancing
  28. Mundy's Marine SalesWilliston

    5449 Charleston Hwy, Williston, SC 29853-4901

Guides for dealer shoppers

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Good to know about boat dealers in South Carolina

How to register a boat?

Boat registration is handled by state natural resources or motor vehicle departments upon submitting proof of ownership, a bill of sale, and required registration fees. After processing, you will receive official registration numbers and validation decals to display on your hull. Marine agencies across South Carolina are available via BoatDealerAtlas with 206 local resources to guide your purchase.

How to get a boating license?

Obtaining a boating license generally requires completing an approved safe boating course online or in person, followed by passing a knowledge exam. Upon passing, state authorities issue a boater safety education card valid for life. Explore 206 marine services in South Carolina on BoatDealerAtlas for local safety course recommendations.

Is boat insurance required?

While state law in South Carolina may not mandate boat insurance for all vessels, lenders requiring financing and most marinas demand active liability coverage. Carrying comprehensive marine insurance protects against liability, collision, theft, and environmental damage. Find 206 marine dealers and service providers in South Carolina on BoatDealerAtlas that work with top insurance networks.

How much is boat registration?

Boat registration fees vary widely across South Carolina based on hull length, vessel type, and propulsion system. Standard fees are renewed annually or biennially through state registration offices. Use BoatDealerAtlas to browse 206 dealer services in South Carolina for registration transfer assistance.

Can you drive a boat without a license?

In many jurisdictions across South Carolina, operating a motorized vessel without a boater safety card is illegal for operators born after specific mandatory dates. Exemptions sometimes apply to temporary renters under direct operator supervision or low-horsepower engines. Check official South Carolina boating regulations and consult 206 marine listings on BoatDealerAtlas for compliant rentals.