Short answer: Harbor Marine helps Sugar Hill owners move boats from driveways and storage lots to our shop next door in Buford, even without a tow vehicle. Call or text (770) 967-8495.
When you cannot tow it yourself
Plenty of Sugar Hill boats sit on trailers, but not every owner has a vehicle big enough to tow, or the time to make two trips. And some boats are kept in the water on the lake instead. When a repair needs the shop, transport handles the move.
Where we move boats from
- Driveways around Sugar Hill.
- Boat and RV storage lots.
- Slips and docks on Lake Lanier, for Sugar Hill owners who keep a boat in the water.
Jobs that need the shop
We only recommend transport when the work needs a lift, bench or curing time. That usually means drive rebuilds, covered on sterndrive repair in Sugar Hill, and structural fiberglass, covered on gel coat repair in Sugar Hill. Routine work usually happens on site through mobile service in Sugar Hill.
What to tell us
- Boat length, make and model.
- Where it is, and whether it is on its own trailer.
- Access details for the driveway or lot.
- The repair needed.
Preparing the boat
- Remove loose gear and cushions.
- Secure hatches and the windshield.
- Check that the trailer lights work and the tires are inflated, if the boat is on its own trailer.
- Share any gate codes or access details for the driveway or storage lot.
Bundling shop work
Once the boat is at our shop next door in Buford, it is a good time to handle more than one repair. Owners often add a drive inspection, gel coat work or winterization while the boat is already there. One trip, more done.
Returning to the driveway or lot
Most Sugar Hill boats come back to where they started: a driveway or a storage lot. When the repair is done, we can plan the return, or you can pick the boat up at our shop in Buford. If the boat is going into storage for winter, it is a good time to make sure it has been winterized and wrapped before it goes back.
If you keep a boat on the lake instead, we will plan the return to the water.
What affects a move
Pricing is set when you call for a quote. These are the things that change the size of the job:
- Boat size and weight.
- Whether the boat is on its own trailer.
- Access at the driveway or storage facility.
- Whether we handle the return trip.
A good time to inspect the trailer
If your Sugar Hill boat lives on its own trailer, a move to the shop is a good reminder to check the trailer too. Look at tire pressure and tread, wheel bearings, lights and the bunk carpet. A trailer problem on the road is far more stressful than finding it in the driveway. If you notice issues, have them fixed before the next trip to the lake.
Nearby
Our shop is at 6516 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford, next door. We also help move boats in Buford, Suwanee and on Lake Lanier. See all our Sugar Hill services, our main boat transport page, or contact us.