I’m planning a trip to Kiawah for a weekend stay with the family. We were planning to take our Key West 203FS and rent a wet slip at Bohicket. I was thinking about leaving the truck and trailer (both new) at Remleys, Wappoo Cut, or Cherry Point for two nights. However, I’m concerned about theft and leaving them unattended for 48hrs.
Thoughts?
I would not feel safe at Remley’s, Wappoo and definitely not Cherry Point. I’d feel a little better at Shem Creek.
“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dad
Equipment:
2007 Grady White 222 Fisherman / 250 Yamaha
Simrad NSS evo2 and G4
1- 23 boy that won’t move out)
1 - 19 year old (fishing maniac)
1 - wife (The Warden)
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If you go to plymth landing in the terrace ask the fire station if its ok to park it along there fence. I see people parked there all the time.
the Folly cops always seem to be coming and going from the Folly River boat ramp…
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Originally posted by Bonzo72the Folly cops always seem to be coming and going from the Folly River boat ramp…
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X2 and I’ve seen quite a few at wappoo also
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16’ Alumacraft
Call the Folly Beach police and tell them your plans and give a description of your truck, tag #, etc.
The landing is under video surveillance and patrolled frequently.
They would appreciate knowing so they wouldn’t think they had a lost boater.
Rogue Motion might help you out on Folly Rd.
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Rogue motion moved to west Ashley.
Steel Man - Just another thought unless you want to cruise the water to Bohicket. Why not trailer the boat to Bohicket and get them to drop it in with their lift. Just a thought. They do charge but might be worth it.
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Originally posted by Steel ManI’m planning a trip to Kiawah for a weekend stay with the family. We were planning to take our Key West 203FS and rent a wet slip at Bohicket. I was thinking about leaving the truck and trailer (both new) at Remleys, Wappoo Cut, or Cherry Point for two nights. However, I’m concerned about theft and leaving them unattended for 48hrs.
Thoughts?
A little heads up on Bohicket Marina slips…the current at mid-tides is brutal as hell trying to dock up, especially if your slip is up current of the tide when you are docking. (It’s not that crazy when you are nosing into the current).
There are some random free parking slips, depending on your skill and the skill of your crew, you might want to borrow one of the free slips until the tide works in your favor or plan your trips to dock at your best tide direction.
“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dad
Equipment:
2007 Grady White 222 Fisherman / 250 Yamaha
Simrad NSS evo2 and G4
1- 23 boy that won’t move out)
1 - 19 year old (fishing maniac)
1 - wife (The Warden)
ECFC
It is a long car ride from Bohicket marina to Cherry point. It is a longer time wise boat ride from Wappoo and even more so folly to Bohicket. I would do what was said earlier and get Bohicket Marina to lift you boat off the trailer with their fork lift and put it in the water. Then you could take your vehicle and trailer to the property on Kiawah. As an alternative you could maybe use the boat landing at Rhetts bluff on Kiawah to access the Kiawah and Stono rivers from the water it looks very nice.
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Originally posted by hungryneckIt is a long car ride from Bohicket marina to Cherry point. It is a longer time wise boat ride from Wappoo and even more so folly to Bohicket. I would do what was said earlier and get Bohicket Marina to lift you boat off the trailer with their fork lift and put it in the water. Then you could take your vehicle and trailer to the property on Kiawah. As an alternative you could maybe use the boat landing at Rhetts bluff on Kiawah to access the Kiawah and Stono rivers from the water it looks very nice.
My family has a house at Kiawah and we can’t even keep a boat at our house. The only way to keep one at the house is if you have a garage. There is a boat storage lot but it is only open to property owners along with the 2 boat ramps on the island.
17’ Mako
16’ Alumacraft
Do not leave it at Wappoo speaking from experience.
Thanks for the replies.
Bohicket Marina will put the boat in and pull it out for $200. But then I still have to deal with the empty trailer as they will not provide storage. This will be plan B.
Hoping for nice weather so we can make the run from the Upper Wando.
When I need to park my trailer overnight, I leave it at Wild Dunes marina. You’ll have to pay each day to park it but it’s much safer than the other spots you listed. This will be much cheaper than the $200 at Bohicket.
Why not leave it on Kiawah? There’s the Rhetts Bluff Boat landing with plenty of parking but I am guessing that you can’t leave it overnight. There’s also the boat storage yard near KICA headquarters off of Sora Rail. I would check with KICA.
I live on John’s Island and can make room in my front yard that is safe. Let me know if you are still looking for a safe space.
PM me.
You are too kind onthewater! Lowcountry hospitality at its finest.
All good suggestions. I’ll let you guys know how it goes.
Thanks again for the replies.