Thunderbolt Marine 25-acre service yard, covered paint sheds, Syncrolift, and yacht basin along the Wilmington River at sunset

Wilmington River near Savannah, GA

Full-Service Yacht Facility

Spanning 25 acres along the deepwater Wilmington River. Home to a 1,200-ton Syncrolift, 150-ton Marine Travelift, climate-controlled paint booths, and in-house trade shops.

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Infrastructure Built for Yachts & Cruisers

Thunderbolt Marine spans a 25-acre facility on the Wilmington River three miles southeast of Savannah. Originally established as a boat basin in 1939 and operated as a marine yard since 1965, the yard features a 1,200-ton Syncrolift rail system, a 150-ton Marine Travelift, three fully enclosed climate-controlled service/prep bays with overhead gantry cranes, and a state-of-the-art heated spray paint booth.

1,200-Ton Syncrolift

Heavy synchronized elevator lift & rail transfer pit extension for large yachts.

150-Ton Marine Travelift

Hauling motor yachts and sailing vessels up to 200 feet.

Climate-Controlled Paint Booth

Enclosed, heated, filtered spray booth + 3 automotive paint booths for small parts.

25-Acre Waterfront Site

5,300+ linear feet of floating docks & in-house trade shops under one roof.

Superyacht positioned on the 1,200-ton Syncrolift elevator platform outside Thunderbolt Marine service sheds

1,200-ton Syncrolift elevator & service basin

Tall-masted sailing yacht berthed in deepwater service slips at Thunderbolt Marine on the Wilmington River

Deepwater slips & yacht basin berthing

Yard Address & Access:

3124 River Drive, Thunderbolt, GA 31404

ICW Mile 583, Wilmington River. Quiet residential setting close to Savannah.

25-Acre Service Yard & Marina Layout

Official Facility Map & Directory

Detailed map of Thunderbolt Marine's service basin, Syncrolift, travelift slip, workshops, climate-controlled paint booths, deepwater docks, and designated parking areas.

Thunderbolt Marine Official Facility Map Diagram showing Wilmington River, docks, Syncrolift, travel lift slip, workshops, and building directory

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Haulout Basin & Travelift

Deepwater haulout well with 150-ton Marine Travelift, washdown station, and hard standing space.

1,200-Ton Syncrolift & Paint Sheds

Rail transfer pit, main line rails, covered yacht service bays 200–203, and spray paint booth 201.

Docks, Offices & Crew Lounge

Deepwater marina docks, Dockmaster office (303), laundry & showers (300), and dedicated crew lounge (400).

In-House Marine Trades & Precision Bays

Specialized Yard Infrastructure & Artisan Shops

Every trade required for yacht refit, repair, and ongoing maintenance is hosted on site under one roof across our 25-acre waterfront campus.

Marine paint technician on aerial scissor lift prep-sanding yacht hull topsides inside climate-controlled bay

Heated & Filtered Spray Sheds

Multi-stage air filtration, heated curing cycles, and scissor lift access allow complete hull fairing and high-gloss topcoat application in all weather conditions.

Thunderbolt Marine toolroom and equipment staging workshop with technicians preparing yacht gear

Dedicated Tooling & Systems Shops

Centralized equipment staging and parts storage ensure technicians have calibrated precision tooling and marine-grade supplies ready for immediate deployment.

Master woodworker fine hand-sanding custom marine teak and hardwood joinery component at workshop bench

Artisan Millwork & Cabinetry

Our in-house carpentry shop builds and restores custom yacht furniture, teak decks, cabinetry, and interior veneer details to superyacht finish standards.

Planning a haulout or yard project?

Tell us about your vessel and scope. Submit a service inquiry and the yard will review your project.

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