Your headquarters for Monterey Elite sport boats, Blackfin center consoles, Godfrey pontoons, and Hurricane deck boats — at both our Lake Lanier and Lake Norman locations. We also carry Veranda luxury pontoons at our Lake Norman location. Shop new and used inventory across two full-service dealerships.
"Best boat buying experience I've ever had. David walked us through everything and we got on the water the same week."
— Mike T., Alpharetta GA
"The on-water demo sold us. 52 MPH on a pontoon is unreal. Carefree made the whole process easy."
— Sarah K., Cumming GA
Buy any in-stock tritoon this fall and we'll cover winterization, covered storage through April 15th, and a full spring prep — so your boat is dock-ready the moment the season opens.
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Limited in-stock inventory. Storage offer valid on purchases through December 31, 2026.
Call Lake Lanier: (678) 725-3749Call Lake Norman: (704) 574-2103View In-Stock Inventory →Two full-service dealerships — choose your nearest location to browse current inventory.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send you current pricing, available inventory, and any active factory incentives — usually within a few hours.
Honda BF350 V8 power — priced at or below competing brands' 250 HP models. 2027 Godfrey pontoons with V8 performance starting at $79,000.
Factory rebates are available now on 2026 Honda outboards. Compare our engine pricing against every major manufacturer.
Engine Price ComparisonA sample of what's in stock right now — two locations, always changing.
Luxury Pontoon
Premium tri toon pontoon with luxury upholstery, full enclosure, and Yamaha power. Available at our Lake Norman location.
Sport Boat
Precision-built sport bowrider with premium finish, performance hull, and a ride that earns every dollar. Available at Lake Lanier.
52 MPH Tritoon
Honda BF350 V8 power on a Godfrey Monaco — the fastest production tritoon available. Tested at 52+ MPH on Lake Lanier.
Performance sport boats and bowriders built for serious buyers. Precision handling, premium finish, and a ride that earns its price.
Luxury pontoons with premium upholstery, twin-tube or tritoon hulls, and refined fit and finish. Available at our Lake Norman location.
Offshore-capable center consoles with tournament-grade construction. Built for anglers who don't compromise on performance or fishability.
Godfrey Platinum Dealer. We stock the full lineup — Sweetwater, Monaco, AquaPatio, and SanPan — with Honda V8 power available on every tritoon.
The versatility of a pontoon with the handling of a sport boat. Hurricane deck boats are a strong choice for families who want both.
Real buyers. Real boats. Real experiences — on Lake Lanier and Lake Norman.
"We drove past three other dealers to buy from Carefree and it was absolutely the right call. The team knew every detail about the Monaco — engine options, prop selection, performance numbers. They put us on the water for a demo before we signed anything. Best boat buying experience we have ever had."
Mark T.
2024 Godfrey Monaco GP 275 SS
Cumming, GA — Lake Lanier
"We were looking at used pontoons near Atlanta for months and kept coming back to Carefree. The 2023 Aqua Patio they had was in perfect condition — low hours, still under warranty, and priced thousands below what we saw elsewhere. The whole process took one afternoon. Highly recommend."
Jennifer & Scott R.
2023 Godfrey Aqua Patio AP 255 SL
Alpharetta, GA — Lake Lanier
"I had been searching for a used tritoon near Charlotte for almost a year. The Veranda VR255 at the Lake Norman location was exactly what I wanted — all-aluminum construction, triple toon, Honda power, and the warranty transferred without any hassle. The staff at Mooresville were fantastic from start to finish."
David M.
2024 Veranda VR255 RC Triple Toon
Mooresville, NC — Lake Norman
"As a first-time boat buyer I was nervous about the whole process. The Carefree team walked me through everything — financing, insurance, the water safety orientation. I left with a beautiful used Sweetwater that was still under factory warranty. Could not have asked for a better experience."
Lisa K.
2024 Godfrey Sweetwater SW 2286 SB
Gainesville, GA — Lake Lanier
"We have bought four boats over the years and Carefree at Lake Norman is the best dealer we have worked with. Honest pricing, no pressure, and they actually know the product. The used Veranda we bought had full service records and the Carefree team had done all the work themselves. That kind of transparency is rare."
Brian & Tammy W.
2023 Veranda VR235 RC
Cornelius, NC — Lake Norman
"Carefree is the best pontoon dealer on Lake Lanier — period. I looked at new and used options and they helped me find a one-year-old Monaco GP 325 that saved me over $15,000 compared to buying new. Same warranty, same features, same performance. The on-water demo sealed the deal."
Chris P.
2024 Godfrey Monaco GP 325 SS
Suwanee, GA — Lake Lanier
Carefree Boat Sales has been a Honda Marine Premier Partner since 2014 — one of the longest-tenured Honda Premier Partners in the Southeast. That means factory-direct support, priority parts allocation, and a team that has installed and serviced more Honda outboards than any other dealer on Lake Lanier.
Everything you need to know about buying a boat at Carefree Boat Sales.
News About Our Brands
Independent tests, industry awards, and performance data from the brands we carry — straight from the source.
Pontoon & Deck Boat Magazine tested the Monaco 235 SFL with the Back Porch package and Mercury 250 V8. Top speed 43.2 MPH, 4.5-second hole shot. Read our full breakdown — including why the Honda BF350 V8 goes even faster for less.
Godfrey awards Platinum status to fewer than 5% of dealers nationwide. It reflects sales volume, customer satisfaction, and service excellence. We carry the full Monaco, AquaPatio, Sweetwater, and SanPan lineup — and we can put you on the water before you buy.
We ran the Honda BF350 V8 on a Godfrey AquaPatio on Lake Lanier and documented the results. Top speed, fuel consumption, and handling data from our own prop testing events — not manufacturer claims.
2027 Pricing Insight — Carefree Boat Sales
Get a 350 for the price of a 200. For 2027, our fully loaded Honda BF350 V8 Monaco 255 sells for $108,936 — within ~$3,000 of what other dealers charge for the same boat with a 200 HP Mercury or Yamaha. More power, longer warranty, faster speed. Same money.
| 2027 Monaco 255 — Same Boat, Different Engine | HP | Carefree Price | vs. Honda 350 | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda BF350 V8 — Fully Loaded✓ Our Pick | 350 HP | $108,936 | Baseline | 52.2 MPH |
| Mercury V10 350 | 350 HP | $123,314 | +$14,378 more | 49.0 MPH |
| Yamaha F350 V8 | 350 HP | $123,981 | +$15,045 more | 49.5 MPH |
| Suzuki DF350A | 350 HP | $117,026 | +$8,090 more | 44.3 MPH |
| Competitor Mercury/Yamaha 200 HP avg. | 200 HP | ~$106,000 | ~$3,000 less | ~32 MPH |
$14,378
You save vs. Mercury 350
Same boat. More speed.
$15,045
You save vs. Yamaha 350
Same boat. Faster.
5 Years
Honda factory warranty
Mercury & Yamaha: 3 years
52 MPH
Honda BF350 top speed
Tested on Lake Lanier
Prices reflect 2027 Carefree Boat Sales actual selling prices on a fully loaded Monaco 255 · Contact us for current pricing