This section lists licensed marine dealerships across the United States that accept used boats as trade-ins toward new or pre-owned vessel purchases. These facilities conduct on-site physical appraisals, engine diagnostics, and title verification to establish fair market trade values. Preparing your vessel's maintenance logs and title paperwork prior to contacting a dealer helps accelerate the appraisal process.
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DeGarmo’s Boats at Singleton Marine of Atlanta
3149 Shoreland Dr, Buford, GA 30518-1554
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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Singleton Marine
5529 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518-9044
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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Singleton Marine Used Boat Super Center
3149 Shoreland Dr, Buford, GA 30518-1554
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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Singleton Marine Yacht Center Sales & Brokerage
6900 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518-1465
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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Singleton Marine Yacht Service Center at Holiday Marina
6930 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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Smg - Yacht Center - Tripos
6930 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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WaterSports Central
5815 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518-1510
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Singleton Marine
5820 Lake Oconee Pkwy, Greensboro, GA 30642-3796
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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WaterSports Central
1011 Park Ave, Greensboro, GA 30642-5158
Canton 1
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Singleton Marine
100 Ridge Rd, Canton, GA 30114-4272
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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WaterSports Central
25 Shoreline Trl, Clarkesville, GA 30523-0313
Eatonton 1
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Skier's Marine Lake Oconee
951 Greensboro Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024-5804
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Elberton 1
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72 Marine Sales
3336 Calhoun Falls Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635-5186
Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-12, Sun closed
Fortson 1
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Singleton Marine - Lake Harding
45 Bartletts Ferry Rd, Fortson, GA 31808-4454
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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Skier's Marine Gainesville
1209 Hillside Gardens Ln, Gainesville, GA 30504-4015
Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun closed
Lakemont 1
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WaterSports Central - Rabun
1897 Lake Rabun Rd, Lakemont, GA 30552-2116
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Jet Thrust Performance
966 Buford Dr NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043-4523
Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-3, Sun closed
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Custom Marine
104 Rushing Ln, Statesboro, GA 30458-6027
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Superior Motorsports
6479 Bells Ferry Rd, Woodstock, GA 30189
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun Closed
Also in Georgia
- New Boat Dealers67
- Boat Dealers with Service & Repair66
- Used Boat Dealers59
- Boat Dealers Offering Financing57
- Boat Dealers with a Parts Department40
- Boats for Sale and Marine Inventory35
- Pontoon Boat Dealers22
- Boat Dealers Offering Marine Loans and Financing20
- Boat Financing and Marine Loan Options15
- Center Console Boats for Sale and Service14
- New and Used Fishing Boats for Sale14
- Boat Dealers with On-Site Storage11
- Boat Winterization and Shrink Wrap6
Good to know
How do marine dealers calculate a boat's trade-in valuation?
Dealers base trade estimates on J.D. Power (NADA Guides) marine valuation data, recent regional sales comps, hull condition, and total engine operational hours. Trade-in values typically run 10% to 20% below retail market listings to factor in dealer reconditioning and resale costs. Professional mechanical inspections take 45 to 90 minutes on average.
What paperwork is required to trade in a boat and trailer?
You must present the original vessel title, current state boat registration, separate trailer title or registration, and valid government ID for all listed owners. Complete maintenance records, transferable warranty paperwork, and spare keys can add $300 to $1,500 to the overall valuation.
Can I trade in a boat that still has an unpaid loan balance?
Yes, marine dealers regularly handle lien payoffs with lenders on your behalf. If the boat's appraised value exceeds your remaining loan balance, the positive equity applies directly toward your down payment; negative equity must be paid out-of-pocket or refinanced into the new vessel contract.
How to register a boat?
Boat registration is handled by state natural resources or motor vehicle departments upon submitting proof of ownership, a bill of sale, and required registration fees. After processing, you will receive official registration numbers and validation decals to display on your hull. Marine agencies across Georgia are available via BoatDealerAtlas with 19 local resources to guide your purchase.
How to get a boating license?
Obtaining a boating license generally requires completing an approved safe boating course online or in person, followed by passing a knowledge exam. Upon passing, state authorities issue a boater safety education card valid for life. Explore 19 marine services in Georgia on BoatDealerAtlas for local safety course recommendations.