Matthews Marine is located in Bluffton, South Carolina at the gateway to Hilton Head and minutes away from Savannah, Georgia, and Beaufort, South Carolina. We are dealers for Chaparral, and Tidewater boats.
Matthews Marine works with financing partners to help buyers secure loans for boats and watercraft. Contact Matthews Marine to ask about current financing promotions, available lenders, and whether pre-qualification is available. You can also use Searchshop's built-in payment estimator on any listing to model monthly payments before reaching out.
Matthews Marine is located at 52 Cecil Reynolds Road, Bluffton, South Carolina, 29910. They serve buyers in Bluffton, South Carolina and surrounding areas.
Matthews Marine specializes in boats and watercraft. Browse their full inventory on Searchshop to see all available listings with year, make, model, photos, and pricing.
You can contact Matthews Marine through the contact form or reveal their phone number on their Searchshop profile page. Include the year, make, and model you are interested in for a faster response.
Many boat dealers accept trade-ins as part of a purchase. Contact Matthews Marine directly to ask about their trade-in program, how they value trade-in units, and how a trade-in would apply toward your next boat purchase.
Buying a boat from Matthews Marine in Bluffton, South Carolina? Use this guide to evaluate any listing before you commit.
Match the boat to your waters
Pontoons and deck boats suit calm lakes. Deep-V hulls handle chop on larger lakes and coastal water. Center consoles are versatile for fishing. Ask Matthews Marine which models suit the waterways near Bluffton, South Carolina.
Inspect the hull carefully
Look for stress cracks, blistering, or repairs on fiberglass hulls. Check the transom for soft spots by pressing firmly — a solid transom feels rigid. Osmotic blistering costs thousands to repair.
Check engine hours
Inboard and outboard engines are typically rated to 1,500–3,000 hours. Low-hour engines with service records are worth more. Ask to see oil change and winterization records for any boat at Matthews Marine.
Request a sea trial
Test the boat on the water before buying. Run it at full throttle. Listen for unusual noises. Check that the throttle and steering respond smoothly. Reputable dealers like Matthews Marine will accommodate this request.
Verify title and registration
Ask for the current title and confirm the hull identification number (HIN) matches. Check for any liens with your state boating agency. Matthews Marine should be able to walk you through the paperwork.
Marine financing has unique terms. Here is what to know before financing a boat through Matthews Marine in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Typical Loan Terms
10 to 20 years for larger boats. Smaller boats are typically financed over 5 to 10 years.
Down Payment
10% to 20% is standard. Some lenders require more for older vessels.
Pro Tip
Get pre-approved by your bank before visiting Matthews Marine — it gives you a rate to compare against dealer financing.
Marine lenders (USAA, SunTrust, Essex Credit) specialize in boat loans and often offer better rates than general banks. Get a pre-approval before visiting Matthews Marine to compare against dealer-arranged financing.
Matthews Marine is a boat dealer in Bluffton, South Carolina listed on Searchshop. Browse their full boats and watercraft inventory, view detailed photos, compare prices, and get in contact directly from this page. Searchshop aggregates boat dealer listings across the country so you can compare stock and pricing in one place before you visit or call.
Buyers in and around Bluffton, South Carolina can browse the full inventory at Matthews Marine, read verified buyer reviews, and reach out through the contact form on this page. Each listing at Matthews Marine shows year, make, model, condition, mileage or hours, and current asking price. Use the monthly payment estimator on any listing to model financing before stepping on the lot.
The inventory at Matthews Marine is updated regularly on Searchshop. Each listing shows high-resolution photos alongside the year, make, model, trim, and price. Mileage, condition notes, and available options are listed on each vehicle detail page. A built-in loan calculator lets you estimate your monthly payment based on purchase price, down payment, and loan term before you call or visit. Save listings you like to compare them side by side. If a unit you are interested in is no longer showing, contact Matthews Marine directly — dealers often have incoming trades and new arrivals not yet listed.
Buying from a local boat dealer in South Carolina has practical advantages. Local dealers handle state title, registration, and sales tax in-house. Warranty and service work are easier to coordinate nearby. Local dealers carry inventory suited to the region — boats suited to local waterways and seasons. Visiting in person lets you inspect and test ride before you commit. Use the Searchshop dealer directory to compare South Carolina boat dealers by city, brand, or inventory.
Use the contact form on this page to ask about a specific listing, request more photos, or schedule a visit. Include the year, make, and model for a faster response. Ask about trade-in valuations, financing promotions, and upcoming inventory. Matthews Marine is in the Searchshop boat dealer directory serving Bluffton, South Carolina and surrounding areas. Browse other boat dealers on Searchshop to compare inventory and pricing near you.
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Matthews Marine is located in Bluffton, South Carolina at the gateway to Hilton Head and minutes away from Savannah, Georgia, and Beaufort, South Carolina. We are dealers for Chaparral, and Tidewater boats.
Stored my boat here for over a year. Sold my boat and cancelled my storage contract today. 30 day notice is required. But they DO NOT pro-rate your last month. So, if you cancel on Nov 2nd with a 30-day notice you still have to pay ALL OF DECEMBER. Would recommend looking elsewhere for your storage needs.
Matthews Marine did a great job for me. They washed and waxed my boat and made it look like brand new. All the scuff marks were removed and the mildew on the chairs were eradicated. The Boat looks great and their service team is second to none. They were a less than many other boat dealers nearby. All their staff were great and a pleasure to deal with. If you need anything done on your boat I would not hesitate to use them. They are the best, period. IF you are looking for a new boat or one that needs to be repaired or serviced you need to use them.
They have very poor boat maintenance. Took boat in for annual service, boat was running fine before service. They returned boat to me twice in a non operative condition. The boat had to be returned to the shop 3 times just to get it running. It ran fine before I took it in. They installed the wrong impeller causing the engine to overheat. Obviously they didn’t test the engine after they finished service. They refused to issue a partial refund. The only good thing I can say is that everyone there is helpful and nice. They did work diligently to get the boat running, boat none of that would have been necessary if they did the maintenance properly initially.
We bought a boat from here close to two years ago. First we came in talked numbers and everything was good. It took them a month to get it to us with a temp registration. It took that long because they claimed they were doing much needed maintenance so that it was safe. From day one things are going wrong. After our temp registration expired after two months, we called to see if our new one was just delayed since we hadn't gotten it yet. I could deal with that. But that wasn't the case. They never did it. It took them 6 months to get us our registration that we paid for. They didn't care. Numerous calls and nothing. Finally everything seemed ok. And then my husband goes to do some light maintenance on it and finds out that nothing was ever done. Everything they claimed to do wasn't done. Most things are rusted or corroding. If it hasn't been so long I'd go down and give them a piece of my mind. But it's not worth. I hope anyone heads this warning. They aren't worried about you, just the money they get. They will NEVER see business from us or anyone we know!
Jerry Ham really helped me out with getting everything squared away with my two Yamaha outboards and we even found a great deal on another boat the same day! If you're looking for a professional sales and service team Matthews Marine is THE place to go, storage options for long term and short term are the best around. My boat when stored, I know is secure and safe there!! 10/10 would recommend.
