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Images of Kismet
Kismet was constructed in 1999, a Cheasapeak Deadrise design built to Coast Guards exacting standards for small passenger vessels. Powered by a single 430hp Commins Turbo Diesel. Refit in 2019 to like new for luxury charters.

Comfortable seating inside.
Trips to Shem Creek for lunch, dinner or bar hopping.
The stern has wrap around seating, with comfortable seating for 14 guests.
A Bacheloretty party of 13 cruising the Charleston Harbor in style.
Bathroom with Marble Counters, unlike any charter yacht in town.
Beatiful deck lighting that changes color.
Beautiful lines of Kimset while cruising the harbor, followed by the sailing yacht Fate.
Family enjoying the sun after a swim.
Actor Dan Aykroyd and wife Donna Dixon celebrated a birthday on Kismet. Pictured with Captain Dustin left and First Mate Dan Right.
Hanging with Captain Dustin at the helm.
View Booking CalendarRestoration
Restoration of Kimset took place over 8 weeks from January 7th to March 1st 2017. With the help of Pierside Boatworks, Painter Joal Albino and Charleston Sailing Charters crew and family.

What she looked like when we acquired her.

After painting the hull Flag Blue.

New swim platform 2019

New canvas, cushions and radar mast 2018
The inside and out were sanded and repainted, railings powdercoated, electronics updated and engine serviced. She is like a new boat inside and out. The bathroom or head as we call it on a boat was updated with marble counters and polished stainless sink and faucet. More updates were completed in January 2019 with all new cushions, flooring, swim platform, radar tower and electronics, new transmission and engine rebuild. We continually update Kismet every year as we run about 250 private charters annually.