Meares Marine

Meares Marine is a boat dealer in Manning, SC, operating as a family-owned marina on the shores of Lake Marion. Founded by Patrick Meares in 2014, the business serves boaters in Clarendon, Florence, Orangeburg, and Charleston counties. It functions as an authorized dealer for Crest Pontoons and Yamaha Outboards, offering new and pre-owned boats, motors, and trailers. The inventory includes specific models such as the Crest 220SE Pontoon, Xcursion 263 RFX, and Crest Conquest 235SLRC. Beyond sales, the facility provides full-service marina amenities including dockside fueling, wet slips, dry storage, and a stocked ship store. The fuel dock operates extended hours from Friday through Sunday. For maintenance, factory-trained technicians handle engine repairs, electrical work, oil changes, winterization, and hull cleaning at the certified repair shop. Boat rentals are available year-round for half-day or full-day use on the lake. The business holds a rating of 4.40 based on 45 reviews.

The location sits on Lake Shore Drive, approximately 0.3 miles from State Highway 260. It is situated about 0.4 miles from the Clarendon County Fire Department Station 4 Wyboo. Santee Cooper Regional Airport is located roughly 1.3 miles away, while Tranquility Cove lies about 1.8 miles from the marina. The Wyboo Golf Club is approximately 1.9 miles from the site.

Meares Marine has earned a solid reputation among the customers it has served, with a steady record of repeat and referred clients. The business was voted Best Boat Dealership and #1 Marina/Repair Shop on Lake Marion by Manning Times and Clarendon County readers. This recognition reflects the local expertise and personalized service the team provides to boaters on SC's largest lake. As the only boat dealer actually on Lake Marion, it allows customers to test drive boats directly on the water without the need for trailer trips.

Meares Marine combines authorized brand representation with on-water convenience in Manning, SC, serving the Lake Marion boating community with sales, service, and marina facilities.

Services:

• Boat Rentals
• Financing
• Full-Service Lakeside Marina
• New Inventory
• Pre-Owned Inventory