Short answer: Harbor Marine refinishes boats for Alpharetta owners in our Buford shop: hull sides, consoles and helms for boats kept at home, in storage or on Lake Lanier. Call (770) 967-8495 for a quote.
Keeping up appearances
Alpharetta owners tend to care how the boat looks, whether it is parked in a covered storage space or pulled up to a sandbar on Lanier. After several seasons, sun and use leave the hull dull and the helm worn. A refinish restores the look and protects the surface underneath.
What we refinish
- Hull sides and topsides.
- Consoles, helms and dash panels.
- Patchy areas around past repairs.
- Bottom repair and painting.
How the job goes
Every Alpharetta refinish starts with a conversation about the look you want, including whether to keep the current color. We then inspect the finish, repair any damage, sand and fair the surface, and mask the boat carefully. The finish is applied and cured in the shop. Afterward, many owners add a ceramic coating to protect the result.
Refinishing before you sell
Thinking of selling or trading up? A fresh finish makes a strong first impression in photos and in person. Pair it with a detail and the boat shows its best. Ask us what will make the biggest difference for your boat.
Getting the boat to Buford
Our shop is on Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford. Trailer owners can tow it over. Boats in a Lanier slip come out at a ramp or marina first. If you would rather not make the trip, see boat transport in Alpharetta.
Timing
The off-season is best. Tell us any date you are working toward.
Pricing
Pricing is set when you call for a quote. These are the things that change the size of the job:
- The area being refinished.
- Repairs first.
- Prep.
- Transport, if needed.
Choosing a finish level
Not every refinish has to be the whole boat. Some owners start with the most visible areas: the hull sides and helm. Others want a full refresh, inside and out. We can lay out options from a targeted touch-up to a complete refinish, so you can decide what fits your plans for the boat.
Color and accents
A refinish is a chance to update the look, such as a new hull side color or a refreshed accent line. We talk through what suits the boat and how the change will look next to the parts that are not being refinished.
Covered storage afterward
If the boat lives in covered storage, the new finish will last much longer. If it sits in an open lot or a slip, a fitted cover and a protective coating are worth it.
How long the boat is gone
The time a refinish takes depends on the area, the repairs needed first and the cure time for the finish. A helm refresh is a shorter job than full hull sides. When you call, we will give you a realistic idea of how long the boat will be in the shop, so you can plan around school breaks, trips and holidays. If transport is part of the job, we fold that into the schedule as well.
Inspecting the boat first
Before we quote a refinish, we want to see the boat or good photos of it. Hidden damage, past repairs and thin gel coat all change the job. A careful look up front means the plan you agree to is the plan we follow.
Light colors, dark colors
Darker hull colors look sharp but show fading, scratches and water spots sooner, and they get hot in the sun. Lighter colors hide wear better and stay cooler underfoot. If you are thinking about a color change, we will talk through how each option will hold up for a boat kept the way yours is, whether that is covered storage, an open lot or a Lanier slip. The right choice is the one you will still like after a few summers.
What to send first
Photos of each side of the boat, the helm and the worst spots help us plan before you bring it in.
Related and nearby
Alpharetta owners often finish the job with a ceramic coating. Nearby, we also refinish boats in Cumming, in Suwanee and in Atlanta. Damage under the paint is handled by our gel coat repair in Alpharetta team, and a detail in Alpharetta keeps new paint protected. See all our boat repair in Alpharetta, the main boat painting page, or get in touch.