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MarineMax Charleston

4.242 reviewsCharleston, SC

152 Sportsman Island Dr, Charleston, SC 29492

Summary by Boatwork

Based on 42 Google reviews

MarineMax Charleston earns praise for attentive sales guidance and responsive post-sale support, but customers report pricing discrepancies on parts and extended service delays without transparent communication.

What customers praise

  • Sales reps provide straightforward guidance through purchase

    He worked tirelessly and was a straight shooter during the entire process.

  • Service team follows up with scheduled maintenance reminders

    I have serviced the boat at all required intervals with scheduled appointments

  • Staff actively troubleshoots problems after issues arise

    Jason and Clay made it right. No problems since! They are always willing to work with you and Brain Storm options

Recurring concerns

  • Initial part quotes significantly higher at final billing

    the final price was significantly higher than the original quote—nearly double what I was told

  • Service repairs delayed without clear completion timeline

    I dropped off my boat for service on 4/18/22 and as of yesterday, 6/2/22 I still don't have a firm date

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  • ☆☆☆☆ademilson sangi · 2025-04-22T14:56:12Z

    MarineMax Charleston SC Review: Disappointing Experience with Part Quote and Pricing I recently had a frustrating experience with MarineMax

  • ★★★★★Alan Lang · 2025-02-20T13:53:53Z

    On my second boat purchase with MarineMax Charleston, the team there has helped me immensely. Even being in the marine business, MarineMax

  • ★★★★★Bruce Hawkins · 2024-10-08T19:18:22Z

    I purchased my Scout 215XSF in the early stages of the pandemic (2021 model). I grew up boating and as a lifetime boater have owned several

  • ★★★★★M Neil · 2024-06-03T16:48:52Z

    Collin in Sales was fantastic and very helpful in my recent search for the perfect Scout. He worked tirelessly and was a straight shooter

  • ☆☆☆☆Kevin Coyle · 2022-06-03T15:57:23Z

    I dropped off my boat for service on 4/18/22 and as of yesterday, 6/2/22 I still don't have a firm date on when it will be finished getting

  • ☆☆☆☆Jad Dieterle · 2018-11-29T22:29:47Z

    Terrible experience. Broker Sean Kelly had a boat listed for sale. We contacted him and he told me it was in excellent shape. We agreed

  • ★★★★★Barry Bodiford · 2024-01-23T13:49:12Z

    Larry Carson and Dotson Guice have been awesome with their customer service after the sale. They both are always available for questions

  • ★★★★★Douglas Knapman · 2018-08-31T21:46:48Z

    Left my boat for service a month ago (July 7th) for pick up tomorrow (Sept 1). Received a phone call today (Aug 31) at 4:33, "we didn't get

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