A floating boat lift is the single best investment to protect your boat from wake wear, marine growth, and fluctuating lake levels. Martin Docks has installed boat lifts, boat hoists, and docks across North Georgia since 1956, and as the exclusive DuraTek dealer for the region, we size, deliver, and install the right lift for your boat and your lake.
Martin Docks is the Exclusive DuraTek boat lift dealer in Georgia, South Carolina, East Tennessee, and select lake markets in North Carolina and Alabama.
Shopping for a new boat lift on Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona, Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Nottely, or Lake Chatuge? Boat lift installation isn’t one-size-fits-all, slip width, water depth, dock type, and lake-level fluctuation all change what lift you need. Our team has worked these lakes for decades (including TVA reservoirs with seasonal drawdowns), so we walk you through selection, permitting considerations, and installation from start to finish.
DuraTek boat lifts are over-engineered for rough water and proven on Lake of the Ozarks — one of the toughest testing grounds in the country. Every series runs corrosion-resistant polyethylene tanks backed by strong warranties, and Martin Docks sizes, configures, and installs the right lift for your boat, slip, and shoreline.
The industry standard for durability — built for rough water, big wakes, and unprotected docks. With eleven models from the HD-45 up to the HD-300, the HD Series covers everything from pontoon boat lifts to heavy catamarans
DuraTek's newest engineering, the patented DuraAxle center torque tube bushing adds support strength, resists arm and torque-tube deflection, and runs fewer moving parts. Six models from the HD-X-45 to the HD-X-140.
DuraTek's newest boat lift — the patented DuraAxle center support paired with a new patented steel frame and proven rotomolded tanks. In the lifted position, all steel sits completely out of the water, so the structure stays protected as long as your boat does..
Tell us your boat's length, dry weight, slip width, and water depth — we'll size and configure the right DuraTek lift for your dock.
Shield your watercraft from prolonged exposure to water, preventing damage from wake wear, marine growth and other environmental factors.
Easily reach your boat for cleaning, maintenance, and repairs without navigating tides or currents, streamlining the process.
Discourage theft and vandalism with the added security of a boat lift, making unauthorized access more challenging.
Boost the overall value of your property by investing in a boat lift, offering potential buyers convenience and safeguarding for their watercraft.
Trailing your boat to and from the water is time-consuming. We have both residential and marina solutions to get you on the water faster.
Boat lifts increase convenience, enhance boat protection and can be customized to match the aesthetics of your waterfront property, contributing to increased property value.
“Boat hoist” and “boat lift” are often used interchangeably, but most lake owners searching for a boat hoist want exactly what DuraTek builds: a free-standing floating lift that raises your hull completely out of the water using air-filled tanks, no overhead cables at the dock required on manual models. Floating boat hoists are ideal for Georgia’s deep, fluctuating reservoirs where bottom-standing lifts can’t work. Not sure which style fits your slip? We’ll tell you in one phone call.
Our Clients appreciate us for our commitment to delivering top-notch dock systems, boat lifts, boat docks, PWC ports, rip rap, pathway & shoreline steps and waterfront accessories. From the durability of our products to the professionalism of our team, the testimonials highlight the positive experiences of our customers who have chosen Martin Docks for their waterfront needs.
Boat lift cost depends on capacity, series, slip width, and options like Mega Arms or centering systems. Most residential DuraTek floating boat lifts fall in a range that reflects capacity from 4,500 to 30,000 lbs — and because we’re the exclusive regional dealer, you get factory-direct pricing with local installation included in your quote. Request an estimate and we’ll price the exact configuration for your boat.
A floating boat lift uses air-filled polyethylene tanks to raise your boat completely out of the water. When you drive on, the tanks fill with water and lower; a blower then displaces the water with air to lift the hull. Because the lift floats with the water level, it's ideal for Georgia's deep reservoirs with seasonal drawdowns — no legs on the lake bottom required.
The terms are used interchangeably. "Boat hoist" traditionally referred to overhead cable systems, while most modern lake installations — including the DuraTek lifts Martin Docks installs — are free-standing floating lifts that raise the boat from below. If you're searching for a boat hoist for a Georgia lake, a floating boat lift is almost always the right solution.
Boat lift cost depends on capacity (4,500–30,000 lbs), series, slip width, and options like Mega Arms or a centering system. As the exclusive DuraTek dealer for Georgia, South Carolina, East Tennessee, and select North Carolina and Alabama lake markets, Martin Docks provides factory-direct pricing with professional installation included. Request a free estimate for exact pricing on your configuration.
Add your boat's dry weight, fuel, gear, and any wake ballast, then choose a lift rated above that total. DuraTek's HD, HD-X, and XP series cover 4,500 to 30,000 lbs with custom slip widths from 9' to 20', including configurations for pontoons, tritoons, V-hulls, and catamarans. Tell us your boat's length, weight, slip width, and water depth and we'll size it for you.
We install boat lifts on Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona, Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Nottely, Lake Chatuge, and surrounding North Georgia lakes. Call 770-536-0189 (Gainesville) or 706-916-0189 (Hiawassee) and we'll confirm service to your dock. We've served the lake community since 1956 and are the exclusive DuraTek dealer for Georgia, South Carolina, East Tennessee, and select North Carolina and Alabama markets.
Yes — that's their biggest advantage on TVA and Corps reservoirs. Because the lift floats with your dock, it rises and falls with seasonal drawdowns on lakes like Blue Ridge, Nottely, and Chatuge, keeping your boat protected year-round without adjustment.
Yes. Our service team handles boat lift repair, including blower and pump issues, cable and arm service, and tank replacement — on most major lift brands, not just DuraTek.
Searching for boat lift companies near you? Martin Docks has served Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona, Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Nottely, Lake Chatuge, and surrounding areas since 1956 our expert team of boat dock and boat lift professionals are ready to help you protect your boat. Give us a call for a boat lift estimate at (770) 536-0189, or request an estimate online.
