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Marina or Anchorage Recommend in Charleston, SC

9K views 10 replies 8 participants last post by  I33 
#1 ·
We're heading down the ICW, are in North Myrtle Beach now, but intend to spend longer time in Charleston, SC to relax and sightsee. Can anyone recommend a marina and/or anchorage that you really like and tell why? If at a marina, a shower and laundry etc. are required. If an anchorage, a spot enough for a dingy ride to a dock. Thanks!:)
 
#3 ·
Anchoring off the City Marina is a bit dicey with the strong current and wakes and is rather open if it is blowing. It used to be a lot safer when the city ran and maintained moorings.
The City Marina is pricey but pus you right in the heart of everything.
Last time in...we used Patriots Point Marina near the Yorktown Battleship. It was reasonable, modern and with very friendly people. It is no in town but they have free shuttle to town and to the gorcery stores and west marine and we stayed for a month quite comfortably.
So...for a quick in and out I would say City Marina...but for a few days or more, Patriots point...(charleston harbor marina)
http://charlestonharbormarina.com/index.htm
 
#4 ·
Just remember not to stay in SC for over 60 days...
 
#5 ·
I spent a couple of nights at the City Marina, on the MegaDock (as they call it) and there were plenty of boats anchored out as well. I'd use cam's recommendation.
 
#9 ·
If you leave the boat in the state for more than 60 days, you have to pay taxes on it... 6% IIRC.
 
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