It's important to recognize the difference between a new boat dealer and a used boat liquidator…read more Having a realistic expectation of what you'll find here will save you any unpleasant surprises or disappointments. I was searching online for a good beginner sloop and fell in live with the Catalina 22. I came across this company's website in my search and saw that they had 4 or 5 ranging from $2500-$5800, which was perfect for my budget. The one I was most interested in had 87 pictures posted online with about every view imaginable (before cleanup and after). Since the lot was 60 miles from me, I was glad to get such a comprehensive look at the boat before making the trip. I emailed them and received a response the same day from Tiffany. We made a trip out there to walk around and look around. We got eaten alive by Mosquitos because of all the recent rain and all the cockpits that had standing water in them. Welcome to Georgia! Didn't make any decisions that day but got a good feel for what was available. A few days later, I noticed the price was reduced. I talked to Shane who told me they were going to pave the lot and wanted to clear some of the inventory. The price was perfect for the condition of the boat now. We put a 2% deposit down over the phone and made another trip out a few days later. On our second trip we came a bit more prepared with umbrellas, bug repellant and a pickup truck to tow. I spent hours looking at the photos and already knew the condition of the boat. Took a quick look around when we got there to make sure the hatches and pop top worked correctly, found the rudder down below and inspected the trailer to make sure she was ready for the highway. She was dirty, so we wiped her down in spots to see how stubborn the dirt would be and could see she was still a beauty underneath a light film. Brian (I think) even helped us make sure the mast was lashed well for transport and helped us hook her up to the truck. There were no surprises in check out, no sneaky fees, and everything about the boat matched the detailed online description. Off we went! When we got her to dry storage we did find a couple surprises though. We found out she had not only her mainsail and jib, but a genoa, a spinnaker and a wind scoop. Extra bonus! We also discover the trailer lights are fairly new and we got the extendable trailer which makes it easier to launch since she needs a lot of water to come off the trailer with a solid cast iron swing keel under her. The only disappointment we found was that her boom was missing, but we didn't feel this was the seller's fault since they gave us all the time we wanted to crawl around and check everything. They even held umbrellas over our heads as we climbed around and inspected. I'm new to sailing and just didn't notice it wasn't there in the mix of all the stuff stored down below. I've already located a couple used booms from parted out Catalina 22's or I can buy a brand new one for $350. Just not that big a deal for me. All in all, I would absolutely recommend Lanier Marine to someone looking for a project boat, or light work restoration. If you're new to boats, bring a marine surveyor or experienced boater with you to inspect the boat thoroughly. If your looking for a brand new shiny boat, though, this isn't the place for you. I think with the nearly ready to sail condition (minor work needed), extendable trailer, and extra sails, I got a fantastic deal based on similar condition and age of the same model I've seen from the Catalina 22 National Association. If I'm ever looking for another project after this one, I'll probably look here first. Note: I have 4 stars rather than 5 because of the gravel lot, which they intend to pave soon, and the Mosquitos. Our first trip there ended quickly once we hit our tolerance for mosquito bites. But bring a can of Off and you'll be fine.

This place is a scene out of a horror movie. There is no organization whatsoever. They don't help…read moreyou find anything. All of their boats are very old and need to be in a landfill. This is not even a junk yard....this is a dumping ground for old boats. Nasty place, that is an EPA nightmare. Cannot believe the county hasn't shut this place down.

It's hard to find an honest Boat repair place. We had issues with our boat after a day at Lanier…read moreand chose this group because we found them on Yelp. We came in near closing time and instead of sending us away or simply writing up a ticket to do a paid diagnostics, they listened to our issues and solved it on the spot with about 20 min of tech time. Even more, they said no fee. Wow! Didn't expect that. Tipped the mechanic and this group earned my business! Looking for a trustworthy group? Well, look no more. Give this group a try.

I have had nothing but great service from Pull Marine. They are very accommodating…read more Everyone there is very pleasant and nice. They don't take advantage like others have, and are very reasonable.

We had an outstanding experience with Bait Shack Marine in Gainesville, GA! Brandon, the owner,…read moreprovided exceptional customer service from start to finish while our pontoon boat was being repaired. He kept us informed throughout the entire repair process, explained everything clearly, and made sure we always knew the status of our boat. It's hard to find a business that communicates this well and genuinely cares about its customers. The repairs were completed professionally, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Brandon and his team are honest, knowledgeable, and truly go above and beyond to make sure their customers are taken care of. If you need boat or pontoon repairs, I highly recommend Bait Shack Marine. We'll definitely be returning for any future service needs. Thank you, Brandon, for making the entire experience stress-free!

I first dealt with Bait Shack Marine to have my truck wired for my boat trailer. Upon arrival I was…read moregreeted by the company's owner. This worked out great for me to have this done. Brandon did the job for me and it worked out great. Not only was the work done in a timely manner it looked great as well. Fit form/function top notch. Moving forward this is where I go when I need something done on my boat or my trailer. Always a great experience.

I was nervous at first, it didn't look good, he was taking forever and not meeting deadlines. But…read morethen he finished, and it turned out better than expected. Plan ahead knowing that it could take him longer than others, But he is worth it, and delivers a quality product.

Tyler has a GREAT eye for detail and does a fantastic job! He made this mommas vehicle SPARKLE…read more (And we all know how dirty a mom- mobile can be. Haha ) But yeah, please give his business a try to support a local guy with a small business! Looking forward to using him again! He even got my cup holder area clean!

Tyler was recently recommended to me by my brother. Safe to say I made the right choice because my…read moreold ford has never looked better. Tyler had removed stains and made paint correct that I thought were permanent.