Boat Painting & Refinishing in Flowery Branch, GA

Dock life and the finish

Many Flowery Branch boats live at docks and marinas on the Hall County side of Lanier. Season after season, fenders rub the same spots, lines leave marks and small dock bumps add up. After a few years of repairs, the hull can look like a patchwork. Refinishing ties it back together with one even finish.

What we refinish

• Hull sides with fender wear and patchy repairs.
• Consoles and helms.
• Swim platform and transom areas.
• Bottom repair and painting.

How the job goes

For a dock-worn Flowery Branch hull, the first step is mapping every old repair and rub mark. Each one is ground back and rebuilt where needed so nothing telegraphs through later. Then the whole panel is sanded so the new finish bonds evenly, the hardware is masked, and color goes on in one pass across the area. That is what turns a patchwork into a single, even surface.

Fixing the dock problem too

If fenders or lines caused the wear, a new finish will wear the same way. We point out what we see, such as fender height or a piling the boat keeps touching, so you can adjust the setup before the boat goes back.

Getting the boat to Buford

Flowery Branch is just up the lake from our shop on Lanier Islands Parkway. Trailer boats can be towed down. Boats at a dock or marina come out at a ramp first, or you can use boat transport in Flowery Branch.

Timing

Most owners book refinishing over winter so the boat is back for spring. Tell us your date when you call.

Pricing

Pricing is set when you call for a quote. These are the things that change the size of the job:

• How much is being refinished.
• Repairs needed first.
• Prep needed.
• Haul-out or transport.

Transoms and swim platforms

The transom and swim platform get heavy use at the dock: boarding, ladders, coolers and bumpers. They also catch exhaust stains. Refinishing these areas makes a big visual difference, since they are the first thing people see when the boat is tied up stern-in. We repair dings and stains, then refinish to match the rest of the hull.

Matching versus changing color

Most owners match the existing color. Some take the chance to change it, such as adding a color to the hull sides. Either works, but a color change usually means more area to cover so the new color looks deliberate. We talk through what looks best on your boat.

Keeping it nice at the dock

After the refinish, check fender height and line length so the hull rides clear of the dock. Rinse the boat after weekends, and wipe exhaust stains off the transom before they set.

How long the boat is out

The schedule depends on the size of the job and the repairs needed first. We give you a realistic idea when you call, so you can plan around your season at the dock.

Fenders after a refinish

Fenders that are too small, too hard or hung at the wrong height are a common cause of hull wear at the dock. After a refinish, consider larger fenders, fender covers or a fender board on a rough dock. Hang them so they sit on the rub rail, and check them when the lake level changes.

What to send first

Photos of each side, the transom and the worst rub marks help us plan the scope before the boat comes off the dock. Tell us the marina or dock, too, so we can help plan the haul-out.

Related and nearby

Refinishing often follows fiberglass repair for dock-worn boats. Nearby, we also refinish boats in Buford, on Lake Lanier and in Gainesville. Damage under the paint is handled by our gel coat repair in Flowery Branch team, and a detail in Flowery Branch keeps new paint protected. See all our boat repair in Flowery Branch, the main boat painting page, or get in touch.