Boat detailing supplies for Kiawah Islandthe Kiawah River and Bass Creek
Mildew prevention, fabric protection, long-lasting sealant and waterless wash for boats that sit between visits, from Kiawah to Seabrook and Johns Island.
Shop productsVisit the storeA gated island with member launches
Kiawah is a barrier island about 25 miles southwest of Charleston. It’s a private, gated community; visitors get a pass at the security gate on Kiawah Island Parkway. The full-time population is a little over 2,000 and rises above 10,000 in the busy season.
Boating on the island runs through the Kiawah Island Community Association, whose launches are for members. Rhett’s Bluff, on the Kiawah River, has two docks and handles boats up to 30 feet including the trailer. Eagle Point, on Bass Creek, suits small boats, kayaks and paddleboards, and Cinder Creek is a paddle-sports launch. Boats must be registered with KICA before launching, and overnight docking and trailer parking aren’t allowed. Off the island, the public John P. Limehouse landing on the Stono River (Johns Island) and the Cherry Point landing on Bohicket Creek (Wadmalaw Island) are the closest county ramps.
If your boat is used in stretches and then sits while you’re away, it needs different care from one used every weekend. Mildew starts in closed lockers and on cushions, the sun keeps working on canvas and gelcoat while nobody’s looking, and a boat that hasn’t been washed in weeks needs a gentle first clean. Seabrook Island and Johns Island boats face the same conditions. Kiawah is the longest drive on our list, about 38 miles or a little over an hour from our store, so ordering online is often easier.
From Kiawah Island
- From Kiawah Island Parkway: about 38 mi, 1 hr 10 min
- Route via Johns Island and I-526 toward North Charleston.
- Or skip the drive: order online and have it shipped UPS Ground.
- Call ahead if you’re making the trip for a specific product.
Approximate drive distance and time without traffic.
Get directionsProtect it before you leave it
A mildew preventer and fabric protection for boats that sit, a durable SiO2 polymer sealant, a waterless wash, metal wax and an SiO2 maintenance spray.
Launches on and near Kiawah
Details are from the Kiawah Island Community Association, Charleston County Parks and the SCDNR saltwater fishing program.
- Rhett’s Bluff Boat Launch – KICA members; Kiawah River; boats up to 30 feet including trailer
- Eagle Point Boat Launch – KICA members; Bass Creek; small boats, kayaks and paddleboards
- John P. Limehouse Landing – Public county landing on the Stono River, off Main Road on Johns Island
- Cherry Point Landing – Public county landing on Bohicket Creek, Rockville area of Wadmalaw Island
- Beachwalker County Park – West end of Kiawah; Atlantic paddle-craft launch only
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.
Kiawah care notes
Most of the work is done before you leave the boat.
Before you leave
- Clean and fully dry cushions, lockers and the head, then treat soft surfaces with a mildew preventer.
- Put a sealant on the gelcoat and a fabric protector on canvas so the sun has less to work on while you’re away.
- Polish and wax stainless and aluminum hardware so salt air doesn’t start pitting it.
When you come back
- Start with a gentle wash or a waterless wash, not a scrub brush. Dust and pollen scratch if you drag them across the gelcoat.
- Check under covers and in lockers for mildew before it spreads.
- Top up protection with an SiO2 spray after the first wash.
MDSC Charleston
We’re in North Charleston, a little over an hour from Kiawah without traffic. Call before you make the drive.
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 Kiawah Island?
About 38 miles from Kiawah Island Parkway, a little over an hour without traffic.
Can you ship to Kiawah, Seabrook or Johns Island?
Yes, as long as UPS Ground can deliver to the address. We offer free shipping on orders over $200 (UPS Ground) and a $7 flat rate on orders under $200.
Do you deliver to Kiawah or service boats on the island?
No. We sell detailing supplies in our North Charleston store and online. We don’t deliver or detail boats.
What should I do before leaving my boat for a few months?
Clean and dry everything, treat soft surfaces for mildew, seal the gelcoat, protect the canvas, and ventilate the boat if you can.
What are your hours?
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Saturday closed; Sunday closed.
Nearby towns we serve
The Folly River landing, the west-end marinas and Morris Island views.
See the page →Wappoo Creek, Elliott Cut and the Stono River landings.
See the page →Every town we serve from the North Charleston store, with drive times and shipping details.
See the page →Closing up the boat for a while?
Order mildew control and protection online, or stop in at the store.
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