I have always found the staff at Charleston Maritime Center to be very courteous and responsive. However, the inner part of the harbor is VERY shallow. The outer section has sufficient depths for most any cruising size craft.
While Captain Wright is quite correct is saying many Charleston attractions are within walking distance, one disadvantage of this facility versus the Charleston City Marina (a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR) is that it is not near the “Variety Store Restaurant (located at the Charleston City Marina). This is one of the best dining buys in town!

We are leaving Charleston this morning after four nights at Charleston Maritime Center. It is very nice and $1.20 a foot with BoatUS vs $2 at the municipal. It is also much closer to sights and provisions. It is a block from the aquarium where the trolley picks you up and takes you thru the historic area and the visitor’s center where you can get other trolleys to anywhere in town. It is 2 blocks from a big grocery (Harris Teeter), produce store,and hardware store. It is 3 blocks from a pharmacy (RiteAid). The washer and dryer are free for boaters and the staff is very nice. It is also the water taxi stop to take you over to the USS Yorktown or on a harbor tour and the dock for the tallship, Spirit of South Carolina.
Wright

Subject: Charleston Maritime Center
Cruising News: I believe you are overstating the depth issue. We are currently at CMC at the innermost slip and we have around 5\’ of water at low tide (further out it is deeper). The inner half of the harbor is shallower, but there are no slips in the inner half. I\’d second the awsome service and great location. The only downside is if there is a good wind out of the northeast, the breakwall is not effective and it gets a rolly. FYI: $6/ft/week BUS (but check as they said new rates may be coming out soon).
Mike Scheuer

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