We offer innovative dock styles, features, and options to suit your lifestyle and budget.
As the trusted boat dock builder in Gainesville, GA, Marine Specialties partners with industry-leading Kroeger Marine Docks to build a wide variety of docks for customers living the lake life. These floating docks are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and low maintenance. Contact us today at (770) 531-7735 to request an estimate.
Quality + Integrity + Longevity
Marine Specialties, our reputation is built on service, quality, and long-standing dedication to the lake communities we serve. That’s why we’ve partnered with Kroeger Marine to bring even greater innovation, efficiency, and customization to our custom docks.
Together, we’re investing in innovation, American craftsmanship, and premium materials it takes to deliver exceptional waterfront solutions. Every dock is crafted locally in the Southeast using sustainable, low-maintenance materials designed to withstand the elements and elevate your shoreline for years to come.
The result? Timeless aesthetics, trusted durability, and an unmatched build experience from start to finish.
From layout and materials to roof styles and finishes, every dock we build is custom-crafted to match your vision, your property, and how you live on the lake.
Every dock deserves a roof that’s as functional as it is beautiful, we make it easy to customize both.
We offer both natural wood and synthetic decking options—so you can choose the look, feel, and performance that best fits your design style, budget, and lifestyle.
Custom features like benches, flared ramps, step-downs, and storage are available to enhance your dock’s functionality and style.
A hip roof features slopes on all four sides that meet at a central peak, forming a pyramid-like shape. Compared to a traditional gable roof, it offers a more architecturally sophisticated and contemporary aesthetic. Its self-bracing design enhances overall strength and provides greater durability, making it a stylish and structurally sound choice for your dock.
A hip-and-a-half roof features two hip roof sections—one covering the main slip(s) and a smaller one over the wider seating area—creating a distinctive L-shaped layout. This design blends the classic benefits of a hip roof with added versatility, offering both covered and open seating areas. It not only enhances the dock’s visual appeal but also provides excellent protection from the elements and exceptional structural stability.
A sundeck adds an upper-level platform to your dock, creating the perfect space for elevated lake views, sunbathing, or entertaining. Built with durable materials and secure access, sundecks offer a functional second story without compromising the structure below. Whether you’re enjoying quiet mornings or hosting lake day gatherings, a sundeck turns your dock into a true destination.
A gable roof dock features a classic pitched roof design with two sloping sides that create a peaked center, offering both timeless style and practical coverage. This roof style provides excellent protection from sun and rain while allowing for improved airflow and headroom.
Swim and platform docks are versatile, low-profile docks designed for easy water access and all-day relaxation. Whether built with or without a boat slip, they’re ideal for swimming, lounging, launching kayaks, or soaking up the sun. With a simple, open layout and customizable features, they’re a great fit for both recreational use and complementing existing dock systems
Personalize your boat dock even further with custom roofing colors, contemporary designs, and protective railings. Each roof style and railing has its own benefits. If you’re planning to entertain on the weekends, you may want a sun deck roof with cable railing. Do you have children who enjoy the shorelife too? Then, a picket rail is your best choice, as it provides both safety and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. With our custom boat dock services, you can build a dock that is truly one-of-a-kind.
Aluminum metal sheets are designed to withstand strong winds, debris, rain, mold, and mildew. Generally, it is very low maintenance and lasts 40+ years. Available in multiple color options.
We offer advanced PVC decking options that combine realistic wood-grain looks with unbeatable performance—designed to suit your style, budget, and low-maintenance lake lifestyle.
Cool to the touch, long-lasting, and resistant to fading and moisture, our premium PVC decking is engineered for life at the lake. Made in the USA and designed for unbeatable performance, these boards offer the natural look of wood without the upkeep.
Available in over 10 colors to match your aesthetic, including our two best-sellers: Slate Grey and Brownstone.
No splintering, warping, or staining
Textured finish that looks and feels like real wood
Fade-resistant
Moisture-resistant for long-term durability
Low-maintenance and easy to clean
This 4’ built-in dock bench includes an optional Sunbrella® seat-back cushion.
The dock loft is out-of-sight storage that blends well with the dock structure while increasing the storage capacity of the dock.
A cupola provides an upscale look that adds value and a pleasing aesthetic. Wood or metal options that match the roof or accent the decking are available.
Our standard ramp features a 4′ x 20’–60′ walkway with hand railings and a 6′ flared entrance, offering a seamless and elegant transition onto the dock. This design not only enhances the visual appeal but also adds strength, stability, and long-lasting durability.
When designing your specific boat dock layout, Marine Specialties considers your unique lake lifestyle, asking questions like:
What kind of boats or personal watercraft do you have?
Are there any limitations with your current dock you would like addressed?
How would you like to use your deck — for boat storage or to entertain family and friends?
As users of our own products, we apply our expertise, knowledge, and experience to help our clients enjoy their Shorelife to the fullest.
We look forward to building the boat dock of your dreams. Contact us or schedule service today by calling (770) 531-7735. We are located in Gainesville, GA, serving Lake Hartwell, Blue Ridge Lake, and Nottely Lake as well as Anderson, SC, and all nearby areas. Be sure to also ask about our boat dock accessories, dock repairs, and dock moving services.
Yes, a permit is required to build a boat dock—and the specific process depends on which organization governs your lake.
Lake Lanier is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, many North Georgia lakes fall under the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and Lake Oconee is overseen by Georgia Power.
While it’s ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility to file for the permit, our team is here to help every step of the way. We’ll make sure your dock design aligns with all applicable regulations and, if needed, connect directly with local rangers or officials to guide you through the process smoothly.
We proudly serve all North Georgia lakes, including:
Lake Lanier
Lake Burton
Lake Blue Ridge
Lake Nottely
Lake Chatuge
Lake Allatoona
Carters Lake
Lake Oconee
Lake Sinclair
We also service Lake Hartwell and surrounding areas in South Carolina, as well as community and private ponds across North Georgia. No matter the shoreline, our team is ready to help.
Yes, we offer boat dock repairs and dock remodels across North Georgia and South Carolina. Click here to read more about our services.