Short answer: Harbor Marine is a boat repair shop serving Flowery Branch from 6516 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford, with mobile service at local docks and marina slips. Call or text (770) 967-8495.
A lakeside town that runs on boats
Flowery Branch sits right on the shore of Lake Lanier in Hall County. The town grew up around the railroad that came through in 1873, and today it is known as much for the lake as for the Atlanta Falcons' headquarters. Several of the lake's marinas carry Flowery Branch addresses, and plenty of homes here have docks of their own.
That means a lot of boats that stay in the water for most of the year. Those boats need care where they sit, and they occasionally need a trip to a shop. We do both, from our shop just south in Buford.
What Flowery Branch boaters call us for
- Engine repair and maintenance: diagnostics, oil changes, impellers and thermostats.
- Sterndrive and outdrive repair: bellows, gimbal bearings and gear housings.
- Gel coat and fiberglass repair: dock rash, chips and impact damage.
- Detailing and ceramic coating: oxidation, scum lines and interiors.
- Winterization and shrink wrap: engines, water systems and spring prep.
- Mobile service and transport: work at your dock, or a move to the shop.
Dock boats and slip boats
A boat that lives at a private dock or a marina slip in Flowery Branch sees steady sun, changing water levels and constant contact with the dock. Over a season that shows up as a faded finish, rub marks along the hull, and an engine and drive that have been sitting in the water with no break. Regular service at the dock catches most of it early.
When something needs the shop, such as a drive rebuild or a structural fiberglass repair, the boat comes to us in Buford. If you do not want to trailer it yourself, ask about transport.
Close to the shop
Flowery Branch and Buford are neighbors on the south end of the lake, and our shop at 6516 Lanier Islands Parkway is close by. For Flowery Branch owners who trailer, that makes drop-off easy. Call ahead so we know the boat is coming.
A season of care for a Flowery Branch boat
For a boat that lives on the water here, a simple yearly rhythm keeps most problems away. In spring: recommission, change the oil and check the impeller. Through summer: keep an eye on fender placement as the lake level changes, and wash off the waterline before it stains. In fall: inspect the drive and bellows, detail the boat and winterize before the first hard freeze. We can handle each step at your dock, or bring the boat to the shop when it needs it.
Hall County boating
Hall County holds the largest share of Lake Lanier, about 60 percent of the lake. That makes the Flowery Branch and Gainesville shoreline some of the busiest boating water around. More boats mean busier ramps and more wakes in the coves, which shows up as dock contact and hull wear on boats that stay in the water.
One shop for the whole boat
Engine, drive, hull, finish and seasonal care are all handled by the same team, so Flowery Branch owners have one call to make, whatever the boat needs.
How to book
- Call or text (770) 967-8495, or send the form.
- Tell us where the boat is: your dock, a marina slip or on a trailer.
- Describe the problem, with photos if you can.
- We recommend dock service, shop work or transport.
Boaters next door can see boat repair in Buford, and owners up the lake can see boat repair in Gainesville. For the whole lake, start at our Lake Lanier boat repair page, or contact us.