Boat detailing supplies for Isle of Palmson the Intracoastal Waterway
Ceramic coating, coating-safe wash, aluminum protection and mildew and caulking care for boats at the marina, private docks and island homes, from Isle of Palms to Sullivan’s Island.
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Isle of Palms is a barrier island, separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway and from Sullivan’s Island by Breach Inlet. The inlet has a long history; the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley set out from Breach Inlet during the Civil War.
The City of Isle of Palms runs a full-service, 50-slip marina on the Intracoastal Waterway with a double-wide public boat ramp and floating docks. It’s the island’s only public marina. The city also manages the Breach Inlet boat landing on Palm Boulevard, which requires an annual access agreement, proof of liability insurance and a yearly renewal through City Hall. The Wild Dunes Yacht Harbor landing on the waterway is private.
Whether it’s a center console on a lift or a larger boat with more stainless, canvas and trim, ocean runs, strong sun and salt air every day mean the gelcoat needs real protection, the aluminum on T-tops and towers needs to be coated, and the caulking and soft goods need regular attention before mildew takes hold. Sullivan’s Island boaters face the same conditions. The Isle of Palms Marina is about 26 miles from our store, roughly 40 minutes without traffic.
From Isle of Palms
- From the Isle of Palms Marina: about 26 mi, 41 min
- Take the Isle of Palms Connector to Mount Pleasant, then I-526 west toward North Charleston.
- Sullivan’s Island is a similar drive through Mount Pleasant.
- Call ahead to check stock before you make the trip.
Approximate drive distance and time without traffic.
Get directionsLong-term protection for boats that work hard
A top-tier ceramic coating, a wash made for coated boats, a coating for T-tops and towers, a caulking stain remover, mildew cleaner and metal polish.
Marina and landings on Isle of Palms
Details are from the City of Isle of Palms and the SCDNR saltwater fishing program.
- Isle of Palms Marina – City-run, 50-slip marina on the Intracoastal Waterway with a double-wide public boat ramp
- Breach Inlet Boat Landing – Annual access agreement and proof of insurance required, through City Hall
- Wild Dunes Yacht Harbor Landing – Private landing on the Intracoastal Waterway
Listed for reference only. Marine Detail Supply Charleston is not affiliated with these facilities and does not deliver to them. Check posted rules, tides and closures before you launch.
Isle of Palms care notes
Salt air never takes a day off on a barrier island.
Every week
- Wash a coated boat with an SiO2 soap so the coating stays slick and keeps shedding water.
- Rinse T-tops, towers and rails along with the hull. Salt spray settles on the parts you don’t look at.
- Open hatches and lockers on dry days. Trapped humidity is what mildew needs.
A few times a year
- Clean dark mildew stains out of deck caulking. A gel caulking remover can sit for hours and do the work for you.
- Coat bare aluminum once, then keep it up with routine washing.
- If the hull is corrected and in good shape, a ceramic coating is the longest protection you can add.
MDSC Charleston
We’re in North Charleston, about 40 minutes from the Isle of Palms Marina without traffic.
Marine Detail Supply Charleston
7644 Southrail Rd, Unit 400C
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 256-3383
noah@marinedetailsupply.com
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Frequently asked questions
How far is the store from Isle of Palms?
About 26 miles from the Isle of Palms Marina, roughly 40 minutes without traffic.
Do you ship to Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island?
Yes. Island addresses check out like any other U.S. order: free shipping on orders over $200 (UPS Ground) and a $7 flat rate on orders under $200.
Do you deliver to the marina or my dock?
No. We don’t offer marina or dock delivery. Shop in person at the store, or order online for UPS Ground shipping.
How do I get mildew out of deck caulking?
Use a caulking stain remover made for the job. Xanigo’s gel is applied straight onto the caulking and left for several hours, ideally overnight, then rinsed. Follow the directions on the product page.
What are your hours?
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Saturday closed; Sunday closed.
Nearby towns we serve
Shem Creek, the Wando River and the harbor side of the Ravenel Bridge.
See the page →Between the Wando and Cooper rivers, with creek-side resident landings.
See the page →Every town we serve from the North Charleston store, with drive times and shipping details.
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