Every spring we get the same phone call. Somebody trailers their boat down to the landing for the first warm weekend of the year, turns the key, and nothing happens the way it should. Sometimes it’s a no-start. Sometimes it runs rough for a minute and quits. And once in a while it’s worse than…
A good bay boat is hard to beat in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. With shallow drafts and stable, fishable hulls, bay boats let you chase redfish and trout up tidal creeks in the morning and still handle an open run across Bulls Bay or Charleston Harbor in the afternoon. But with several sizes and layouts to…
If you run your boat in the saltwater and brackish creeks around McClellanville, Charleston, and the wider Lowcountry, your outboard works harder than the same engine would on a freshwater lake. Salt, tides, and ethanol-blended fuel all speed up wear, so a smart service schedule really isn’t optional here — it’s how you stay off…
We’ve got some big news at Cape Romain Marine: we’re now an authorized dealer for Blazer Boats, which means we can bring their full lineup of bay boats to boaters in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and across the Lowcountry. If you’ve been looking for a rugged, reliable and versatile boat for in-shore fishing, family outings, or…
Let’s be honest — owning a boat is more than just a flex. It’s an experience. Whether you’re casting lines near Charleston or vibing with your crew around McClellanville, your outboard engine is doing all the heavy lifting. If you’re not showing it some love, you’re asking for trouble. We’re talking trip-ruining breakdowns and wallet-destroying…
Owning a boat in Charleston isn’t just about weekend trips on the water—it’s also about taking care of something you’ve put real money into. Regular boat service ensures that your outboard engine, electrical systems, and onboard equipment last longer and perform reliably when you need them most. At Cape Romain Marine, we specialize in comprehensive…
At Cape Romain Marine, we’re an authorized dealer of Minn Kota trolling motors—a name a lot of anglers reach for when they want reliability, power, and precision. Whether you fish the shallow flats of the Charleston coastline, stalk bass on your favorite freshwater lake, or chase redfish through winding creeks, Minn Kota has a trolling…
Since its founding in the early 21st century, NauticStar has grown from a regional boatbuilder into a nationally recognized name in center-console, bay, deck, and offshore fishing boats. Its story is really one of steady product development, a growing dealer network, and a few big ownership changes—each stage shaping the reputation NauticStar has today for…
The History of Sailfish Boats: From Regional Upstart to Offshore Mainstay Few names in the center-console world have built a reputation as quietly and consistently as Sailfish Boats. What began as a focused, builder-led effort in the mid-1980s has evolved into a modern portfolio of offshore-capable center and dual consoles recognized for their seakeeping, practical…
Picking the right outboard is one of the bigger calls you’ll make as a boat owner—especially along the South Carolina coast, where saltwater, tides, and long runs really put an engine to the test. For boaters from Myrtle Beach to Charleston, two brands dominate the conversation: Suzuki and Yamaha. Both are known for their performance,…