Message from the Captain!

What wonderful weather we've been having! March sure came in like a lamb here in the South, with sunny skies and temps creeping into the 70s. It has been perfect weather to be on the lake, and I'm not the only one who thinks so. More and more boaters are returning to Lake Lanier every day!

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The warm weather has also brought out the boat buyers. We've had more folks in the store this month than I’ve seen in a while. Of course, the best news is that the lake is starting to fill back up. Maybe all that praying and positive thinking we’ve been doing is starting to pay off. As far as I’m concerned, we can keep this trend of rainy work weeks and sunny weekends going all spring.

On Sunday, I took one of our new Southport fishing boats out for a spin with my dear friend Larry. I just can’t tell you what a pleasure these boats are to drive. As with all our brands, Southports really are just top-of-the-line, and I am extremely proud to represent them. If you enjoy fishing, you really should stop by the store and check them out.


THBS is proud to be Georgia's exclusive dealer of Fantasy Yachts and Stardust Houseboats—the crown jewels of the houseboat industry, as well as Chris-Craft sport boats—master crafters of the worlds most prestigious line of recreational boats.

Our goal is to build our business one satisfied customer at a time, and we know that each of those satisfied customers is truly the best advertisement we could hope for.

Speaking of new lines, I can’t wait to break out the wetsuits in a couple of weeks and put one of our new MB Sports boats to the test. The owners of MB Sports have spent 15 years perfecting the hull and stern designs of these boats, resulting in a wake that is clean and huge. I invite you to do your own comparative research, just as we did. You’ll find out for yourself that these are quite simply the best wakeboarding boats built.

As always, we have many, many houseboats for sale, so check us out if you are considering a houseboat purchase.

Before I sign off, I want to reiterate that ski boat sales have been especially strong lately. So, if you are thinking of selling your boat, give us a call. I’m sure we can sell yours, too. This is the time of year when the most buyers are out, so don’t wait.

Everyone here at The Houseboat Store is sincerely appreciative of your support, and we look forward to seeing you all around the lake. Keep praying for rain and thinking positive thoughts.

Until next time,
Captain Dean and crew at THBS
Life is short. Buy a boat.


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6470 Holiday Road
Buford, GA 30518

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Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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770.614.0000


The Houseboat Store in a nutshell:

  • your exclusive Georgia dealers of custom-designed and built Stardust and Fantasy houseboats
  • your source for amazing Chris-Craft power boats
  • the best brokerage service to help you sell your boat or buy a pre-owned boat
  • the only ones to call for service to your houseboat, power boat, Mercury/Mercruiser or Volvo engine
  • service coordinator for all your houseboating needs
  • premiere provider of executive luxury houseboat charters
  • your friend on the lake

Dean Benamy, President: 770.329.6808
Reg Davis, Partner: 770.296.3743
John Jacobi, General Manager: 303.877.8925
Jason Hornor, Service Manager: 770.503.6011
Ron Topa, Houseboat Service: 678.910.2176
Alan Turry, Sales: 404.543.1520
Ryan Wanless, Sales: 706.424.3185
Ryan Albertson, Sales: 614.565.9627
Dean Allen, Signs: 678.346.6419

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