Short answer: Harbor Marine brings boat repair and maintenance to slips, docks, lifts, driveways and storage lots around Lake Lanier, with our Buford shop as backup. Call (770) 967-8495.
Service where your boat already is
Getting a boat to a shop is often the hardest part of getting it fixed. It means a trailer, a ramp, a free afternoon and good weather all lining up. Mobile service skips that. We come to the boat at your marina slip, private dock, lift or storage lot and handle the work on site when the job allows.
What we can usually do on site
- Routine engine maintenance, including many oil changes and impeller checks. See boat engine repair.
- Diagnostics, so we know what is wrong before anything moves.
- Detailing and finish care. See boat detailing.
- Winterization and spring prep. See winterization and shrink wrap.
- Small gel coat touch-ups where conditions allow.
When the boat needs the shop
Some work needs a lift, a bench or a dry place to cure. Sterndrive rebuilds, below-waterline repairs and larger fiberglass jobs fall in that group. When that happens we will tell you, and we can help with boat transport to our shop at 6516 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford and back. Drive work is covered on our sterndrive and outdrive repair page.
How to book mobile service
- Call or text (770) 967-8495, or use the form.
- Tell us where the boat is: marina and slip, dock address, or storage lot.
- Describe the problem, and send photos if you can.
- We confirm whether the work can happen there and set a time.
Why owners choose mobile service
For many owners, the boat is used most on weekends and sits the rest of the week. Mobile service fits around that: the boat can be serviced while you are at work, and it is ready to go when Saturday comes. It also avoids a ramp day, which matters on a busy lake when ramps fill up on summer weekends.
For boats on lifts or at private docks, it often means the boat never has to leave home at all for routine work.
Making the visit go smoothly
- Share the exact location, with a pin or address, and any gate codes.
- Note where we can park and how far the boat is from the road.
- Leave keys where agreed if you will not be there.
- Tell us about recent changes, like new batteries or a recent repair, so we have the full picture.
Weather and dock work
Mobile work depends on the weather more than shop work does. Rain, high wind and storms can make dock work unsafe or bad for the job, especially anything involving finishes or open engine compartments. If the forecast turns, we will reschedule rather than rush. Spring and fall are also busy, so booking early gives you more flexibility if a visit needs to move.
What affects a mobile visit
Pricing is set when you call for a quote. These are the things that change the size of the job:
- The work needed, and whether it can be done on site.
- Where the boat is and how easy it is to reach.
- Parts needed for the job.
Shop and mobile, one team
Mobile visits and shop work are handled by the same team, so anything we find at the dock carries straight over if the boat needs to come in.
Mobile service around the lake
We bring mobile service to boats on Lake Lanier and to owners in Buford, Flowery Branch, Sugar Hill, Gainesville and Cumming.
We also serve boats kept in Suwanee, Alpharetta, Dahlonega and Atlanta. Not sure we cover your spot? Contact us with the location.