Boat & Outboard Inspection Services in Charleston, SC

Buying or selling a used boat can involve a significant investment. Charleston Marine offers professional boat and outboard inspection services in Charleston, SC, designed to help identify mechanical, electrical, hull, trailer and boat-system problems before they become expensive surprises.

Our inspection services are available for both buyers and sellers. A pre-purchase boat inspection can help a buyer better understand the condition of a boat before completing the purchase. A pre-sale boat inspection gives an owner an opportunity to identify and address problems before prospective buyers arrive for an inspection or river test.

Pre-Purchase Boat Inspection

Before purchasing a used boat, have it professionally inspected. Charleston Marine's pre-purchase boat inspection includes mechanical testing, visual inspection, boat-system checks and an optional river test at an additional fee. Finding a problem before the purchase can potentially prevent a repair costing thousands of dollars after the boat becomes yours.

Pre-Sale Boat Inspection

Selling a boat? A pre-sale inspection can identify mechanical or systems problems before a prospective buyer discovers them. Correcting problems in advance and having inspection results available can help give prospective buyers confidence in the boat they are considering.

Outboard Engine Inspection & Diagnostics

Charleston Marine provides professional outboard inspection and diagnostic services for Yamaha, Mercury and Suzuki outboards. Depending on the engine and application, our inspection process may include compression testing, spark testing, gear-lube inspection, fuel-system checks, filters, anodes, tilt-and-trim operation and computer diagnostic information.

Our boat and outboard inspection services include:

• Yamaha outboard inspection

• Mercury outboard inspection

• Suzuki outboard inspection

• Pre-purchase boat inspection

• Pre-sale boat inspection

• Used boat inspection

• Outboard engine diagnostics

• Compression testing

• Spark testing

• Gear-lube inspection

• Fuel-system inspection

• Computer diagnostics

• Boat electrical-system inspection

• Electronics and lighting inspection

• Visual hull inspection

• Trailer inspection

• Steering and control inspection

• Trolling motor inspection

• Power-Pole inspection

• Jack plate inspection

• Boat accessory inspection

• River test

Comprehensive Boat Systems Inspection

An engine is only one part of a boat. Our inspection also evaluates the operation and condition of applicable boat systems and accessories. Electronics, lighting, electrical systems, steering, pumps, trolling motors, Power-Poles, jack plates and other installed equipment can represent significant repair or replacement costs when problems are discovered after a purchase.

Visual Inspection & River Test

Some problems cannot be properly evaluated with a boat sitting on a trailer. Our inspection process includes a visual inspection and optional river test at an additional fee, so our technicians can evaluate the boat and its systems under actual operating conditions.

Professional Boat Inspections in Charleston, SC

Charleston Marine has served Charleston-area boaters for 20 years. Whether you are buying a used boat and want to know what you are getting, or selling your boat and want to identify potential problems before your buyer does, our inspection service is designed to help you make the transaction with greater confidence.