Captain’s Choice Marine, founded in 1983 as an outboard motor repair shop by Alan Giddens at the age of 19, has become the Midlands’ premier powerboat dealership. Easily accessible by both land and water, Captain’s Choice is located on U.S. Highway 378, just 11 miles west of Lexington, S.C. on the shores of beautiful Lake Murray. Captain’s Choice is owned and operated by Alan and his wife Melanie, along with their staff of seasoned veterans, and has never lost sight of their roots in quality service. Captain’s Choice strives to maintain 100% satisfaction with every customer. Our overall CSI scores are some of the highest in the country. This is not something we take for granted. We take great pride in our reputation for reliable, outstanding service.  This blog is set up to help you with any questions you may have on maintaining and servicing your boat.