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Thunderbolt Marine waterfront service yard and marina basin at golden hour near Savannah GA
Serving Captains & Owners Since 1965

Yacht refit, repair & marina services.

Plan your next service project or your next stay on the Wilmington River near Savannah with Thunderbolt Marine.

Thunderbolt, GA
Savannah Time
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Daily Dockage Rate

$2.25/ ft / day

+ Utility charges • BoatUS discounts

Dockmaster Hours

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Checkout: 11:00 AM • Sign in upon arrival

Radio & Coordinates
VHF 16 / 11Marker 35

N 32° 01.467' W 081° 02.783'

After-Hours Emergency

912.629.6222

24/7 On-Site Security Guard

Yacht Service & Refit

Full-Service Yard

Full-service shipyard with a heated, climate-controlled paint booth, haulout travelifts, and skilled in-house trades for mechanical, electrical, joinery, and repower projects.

Climate Paint BoothIn-House TradesTravelift Haulout

Stay at the Marina

ICW Mile 583

Deepwater floating docks on the Wilmington River (ICW Mile 583), minutes from historic Savannah. Dockmaster assistance, power, fueling, and crew amenities on site.

Deepwater SlipsTransient & Multi-WeekDockmaster on Duty
Since 1965

Family Heritage on the River

Climate-Controlled

Heated Paint Booth

In-House

Trades Under One Roof

Deepwater

Marina on the ICW

In-House Yacht Repair & Refit Services

From routine hull maintenance to full luxury yacht re-designs, our specialized shops handle every trade.

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Yacht Refit & Repair

Yacht Refit & Repair

Comprehensive structural modifications, hull extensions, repower management, and full-scale yacht refits.

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Paint & Finishes

Paint & Finishes

World-class climate-controlled paint booth, Awlgrip/Interlux topcoats, fairing, and high-gloss marine finishes.

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Mechanical & Hydraulic Systems

Mechanical & Hydraulic Systems

Main engine overhauls, shaft alignment, thrusters, steering, stabilizer servicing, and hydraulic systems.

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Electrical, HVAC & Refrigeration

Electrical, HVAC & Refrigeration

AC/DC marine rewiring, battery banks, marine HVAC, chillers, refrigeration, and navigation electronics.

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Carpentry, Joinery & Canvas

Carpentry, Joinery & Canvas

Custom interior cabinetry, teak deck installations, composite repairs, custom canvas, and fine upholstery.

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Haulout, Bottom Coatings & Yard Services

Haulout, Bottom Coatings & Yard Services

Heavy travelift haulouts, bottom preparation, antifouling coatings, prop speed, and drydock storage.

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A Closer Look at Our Work

Authentic photography from our Thunderbolt facility, active paint bays, mechanical shops, and riverfront docks.

Enclosed spray booth interior for climate-controlled finishes

Climate-Controlled Paint Sheds

Full environmental control for multi-stage primers and yacht finishes.

Rigger inspecting standing rigging and masthead hardware

Rigging & Mast Service

Standing-rigging replacement, mast stepping, and hardware inspections by our in-house rigging crew.

Master craftsman working on custom teak joinery in the Thunderbolt Marine woodshop

Master Joinery & Carpentry

In-house woodshop building custom interior cabinetry, teak decking, and architectural millwork.

Ready to plan your project or your stay?

Tell us about your vessel and what you need. Reservations stay on Dockwa; service inquiries are handled through our request form.