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Marine Specialties Marine Specialties is your go-to for shoreline solutions across North Georgia & South Carolina. Custom docks, lifts, rip rap erosion control, repairs and more.

Built for lake life that lasts since 1988. Marine Specialties is North Georgia and South Carolina's premier shorelife management provider! Since 1988, we've provided the areas around Lake Lanier, GA, Anderson, SC, and beyond with boat docks, boat and watercraft lifts, rip rap erosion control, steps installation, boat dock accessories, pre-owned docks and lifts, and more! We also provide a variety of innovative marine services including dock repair, lift repair, pressure washing, and dock moving. Let our experienced design team and skilled technicians help craft the lakefront of your dreams. Contact us today!

10/21/2026

Good looks. Easy Waterfront Access. Solid protection. 😎

This recent Lake Lanier rip rap project helps control erosion while giving the shoreline a clean, finished look. Because protecting your piece of the lake is always a good investment.

Contact us for a free shoreline estimate 770-741-2817

Nearly 300 feet of shoreline protection, cleanup, and one very happy Lake Lanier homeowner. 👏Our Marine Specialties crew...
10/20/2026

Nearly 300 feet of shoreline protection, cleanup, and one very happy Lake Lanier homeowner. 👏

Our Marine Specialties crew recently completed a major shoreline improvement project in Gainesville, GA, combining nearly 300 feet of rip rap erosion control with tree removal and shoreline cleanup.
The result? A cleaner, safer waterfront with added protection against erosion and potential damage from fallen trees.

But don't just take our word for it. Here's what the homeowner had to say:
⭐️ “MSI did nearly 300 feet of riprap, and the results are outstanding as usual. Most professionally run crew that always showed and delivers above and beyond. We always choose MSI for our lakefront needs. Unmatched.”

There's no better compliment than a customer who continues to trust our team with their lakefront property.

Since 1988, Marine Specialties has helped Lake Lanier homeowners protect and improve their waterfronts with rip rap, shoreline cleanup, tree removal, dock repairs, and more.

Is your shoreline showing signs of erosion, or do you have trees threatening your dock or property? Let's get ahead of it before it becomes a bigger problem.

Boat days are winding down, which means your boat is about to do a whole lot of sitting. Here’s why fall is the ideal ti...
10/19/2026

Boat days are winding down, which means your boat is about to do a whole lot of sitting. Here’s why fall is the ideal time to put it on a HydroHoist.

🌕 Get it out of the water. A boat left in the lake all winter collects algae, scum lines and a soaked hull. On a lift, it stays clean and dry.
🌕 Skip the spring scrub. When the first warm weekend hits, lower it and go.
🌕 Beat the spring rush. Everyone calls about lifts once the weather warms up. Order this fall and yours is in before the crowd calls.
🌕 Built for changing water levels. A HydroHoist floats with your dock, so it rises and falls with the lake all winter long.

Our HydroHoist-certified installation team has been taking care of Georgia and South Carolina lake owners since 1988.

Request your estimate: www.marinespecialties.net
Or call us at 770-741-2817

Hassle-Free Boat Lift Installation Starts Here!Your boat deserves the best, and at Marine Specialties, we’re committed t...
10/14/2026

Hassle-Free Boat Lift Installation Starts Here!

Your boat deserves the best, and at Marine Specialties, we’re committed to making boat lift installation smooth and stress-free from start to finish!

Don’t just take our word for it — our Lake Lanier customers have trusted us for 20 years, praising our excellent work and dependable service.

Ready to make lake life easier? Let our team help you find the right lift for your boat and your waterfront!

Contact Marine Specialties today to get started! 770-741-2817

Have a fixed dock on Lake Oconee? A ShoreMaster boat lift is built to sit right alongside it, keeping your boat out of t...
10/12/2026

Have a fixed dock on Lake Oconee? A ShoreMaster boat lift is built to sit right alongside it, keeping your boat out of the water between trips so it’s ready whenever you are.

As a ShoreMaster certified dealer, Marine Specialties handles it all: lift selection, installation, repairs and more. Our dedicated, trained team gets your lift set up right, whether it’s a vertical, pontoon or push-button hydraulic model.

Serving Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair, and fixed docks across Georgia and South Carolina since 1988.
Request your estimate at http://marinespecialties.net/estimate or call 770-741-2817.

10/10/2026

Watch this Marine Specialties project come to life!

Our Marine Specialties crew is hard at work transforming this water front.

From building sturdy stairs for easy access to the lake, to installing rip rap along the shoreline, every step of the process helps create a more functional, protected, and beautiful waterfront.

We take pride in hard work, craftsmanship, and dedication that goes into every project!

Call today to begin your next project. 770-741-2827

New Rip Rap Install!On this Lake Lanier property, Marine Specialties installed new rip rap, stone steps and shoreline st...
10/07/2026

New Rip Rap Install!

On this Lake Lanier property, Marine Specialties installed new rip rap, stone steps and shoreline steps with rise-over-run boards so the dock can be moved in and out as water levels change.

At the base, we used large Type 1 stone to lock in the foundation and help hold the surrounding rock in place. It is not the part most people notice first, but it is the part doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

The result is one cohesive shoreline that:
• helps control erosion
• creates easier access to the water
• makes dock movement more manageable
• gives the entire waterfront a more finished look

📍 Lake Lanier

Contact us for a free shoreline evaluation. 770-741-2817

This 1956 Chris-Craft Sportsman turns 70 this year. And it's never looked better.Seventeen feet of hand-finished mahogan...
10/05/2026

This 1956 Chris-Craft Sportsman turns 70 this year. And it's never looked better.

Seventeen feet of hand-finished mahogany, chrome and red leather. Boats like this aren't built anymore. They're kept, cared for, and handed down.
So when the owners called us, the question was simple: what's the best way to protect a boat like this?

Our answer: a HydroHoist lift.
✔ Made in the USA
✔ From the company that invented the hydro-pneumatic boat lift
✔ 50+ years as the industry leader
✔ Installed by our HydroHoist-certified team

Now this classic rests high and dry, out of the water and away from wakes and weather, and ready to go at the push of a button.

Swipe through to see the install. ➡️

We'd love to hear from you: what was the first boat you ever rode in? Tell us in the comments.

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Protect your investment; give us a call. We'll come out, look at your setup, and recommend the right lift.
📞 770-741-2817
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✨ It’s GIVEAWAY time! One lucky LLA member will win a FREE Gold Package from Marine Specialties, valued at $2,000! 🌊Part...
10/04/2026

✨ It’s GIVEAWAY time! One lucky LLA member will win a FREE Gold Package from Marine Specialties, valued at $2,000! 🌊

Part of Marine Specialties’ White Glove Shorefront Maintenance program, this package includes four dock and lift services:

🛥️ Dock Move Program
🔍 Boat Dock Inspection
🔍 Boat Lift Inspection
🫧 Dock Wash, scheduled anytime

The Gold Package helps protect your dock and lift, extend the life of your equipment, and take a few things off your to-do list for more boating, less hassle.

👉 Here’s how to enter:
Join or renew your LLA membership during the month of October! Visit lakelanier.org and click the green “Join or Renew” button.

A special thank you to Marine Specialties for putting together this incredible prize for our members. For more information about MSI, visit marinespecialties.net 💙

The giveaway winner will be contacted in early November.

Your shoreline deserves more than a quick fix.Marine Specialties’ Rip Rap team is one of the largest crews on Lake Lanie...
10/02/2026

Your shoreline deserves more than a quick fix.

Marine Specialties’ Rip Rap team is one of the largest crews on Lake Lanier, with the experience, equipment and know-how to get the job done right.

✔️ Licensed & insured
✔️ Type 1 rock
✔️ Engineered solutions
✔️ Experienced local crew

Do it right once, and you won’t have to worry about doing it all over again down the road.

Request a free shoreline consultation at 770-741-2817

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Gainesville, GA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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(770) 531-7735

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