Short answer: Harbor Marine serves Atlanta boat owners with mobile service at storage facilities and homes where allowed, work on boats kept on Lake Lanier, and our shop at 6516 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford. Call or text (770) 967-8495.
A city with a lake up the road
Atlanta is home to about half a million people, and the metro area to more than six million. A good number of them own boats. The Chattahoochee River forms the city's northwestern edge, and upstream sits Lake Lanier, the Army Corps of Engineers lake that helps supply metro Atlanta's water and draws more than 10 million visitors a year. For many Atlanta families, a Saturday on Lanier is the best part of summer.
City boat owners face a problem lake-front owners do not. The boat has to live somewhere, and space in town is tight.
Where Atlanta boats live
Some Atlanta owners keep a boat in a driveway or garage. Many more use storage facilities, since lots in the city are small and many neighborhoods and townhome communities do not allow boats outside. Others skip storage entirely and keep the boat in a marina slip on Lanier for the season. Wherever yours lives, tell us when you call and we will plan the right approach.
Services for Atlanta boats
- Engine repair: hard starts, overheating, tune-ups and diagnostics.
- Sterndrive and outdrive repair: bellows, gimbal bearings, gears and props.
- Gel coat and fiberglass repair: scrapes, chips, cracks and dock damage.
- Detailing and ceramic coating: oxidation, stains and interiors.
- Winterization and shrink wrap: fall prep for storage.
- Mobile service and transport: work where allowed, or help moving the boat.
Storage facilities
Covered and open boat storage is common around the metro area. Many facilities limit outside service, require advance notice, or only allow work in certain spots or hours. Check the rules before booking, and share them with us. If on-site work is not allowed, the boat can come to our shop in Buford.
Making the most of lake days
Between traffic and busy weekends, Atlanta owners do not get many lake days, so a breakdown hurts. A spring service, a mid-season check and fall winterization keep surprises to a minimum. If something does go wrong, call us early in the week so the boat has the best chance of being ready by the weekend.
Getting to the shop
Our shop is at 6516 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford, near the south end of the lake and north of the city. Trailer owners can tow up on a weekday or on the way to the lake. Boats in a Lanier slip come out at a ramp or marina. If you cannot tow, see boat transport in Atlanta.
Pricing
Pricing is set when you call for a quote. These are the things that change the size of the job:
- Where the work happens: storage, home, lake or shop.
- The boat type, size and systems.
- Parts found worn once we look.
- Whether the boat needs moving.
Townhomes, condos and small lots
A lot of intown housing simply has no room for a boat. Owners in condos and townhomes usually rely on a storage facility north of the city or a season-long slip at the lake. If that is you, the simplest plan is often to have routine work done at the slip and bring the boat to the shop for anything bigger. Tell us how your boat is kept and we will suggest a plan that keeps the hassle down.
Same team since the move
Harbor Marine has served Lanier boaters for 25 years. The January 2026 move to Buford brought the same team and phone number to a new shop. Along with repairs, we offer boat painting in Atlanta for boats that need a fresh look.
How to book
- Call or text (770) 967-8495, or send the form.
- Tell us where the boat is and any facility or HOA rules.
- Describe the problem and send photos.
- We recommend a mobile visit, shop drop-off or transport.
Nearby, see boat repair in Alpharetta, Suwanee and Buford, or our Lake Lanier boat repair home page. Contact us with any questions.