38 Boats in Stock at Lake Lanier — End-of-Year Pricing Is Here

If you have been thinking about buying a boat, October is the time to act. Carefree Boat Sales at Lake Lanier has 38 boats in stock right now — one of the largest selections we have had all year — and end-of-year pricing means you will pay less today than you will in the spring.

We are talking 2025, 2026, and 2027 models from Godfrey, Monterey, Blackfin, and Hurricane. New and used. Pontoons, tritoons, sport boats, and fishing boats. Something for every family and every budget on Lake Lanier.

Why Buy Now Instead of Waiting Until Spring

Every year, buyers who wait until spring pay more and have fewer choices. Here is why:

• Manufacturers offer end-of-year factory incentives that expire when the calendar turns. Those savings disappear January 1.
• Dealers need to move inventory before year-end, which means we are motivated to make deals happen.
• The best boats sell first. The 2027 models and the most popular configurations go to the buyers who show up in October and November — not the ones who call in April.
• You get the whole season. Buy now, take delivery, and be ready to launch the moment Lake Lanier warms up in the spring.

What Is in Stock Right Now at Lake Lanier

Here is a snapshot of what we have on the lot today:

Godfrey Pontoons and Tritoons

Godfrey is our flagship brand and we are a Platinum Dealer for three consecutive years — the highest dealer designation Godfrey awards. Right now we have:

• 2027 Godfrey Monaco 255 SFLC — Used, $92,985. Honda V8 350 HP. One of the most popular Monaco configurations on the water.
• 2027 Godfrey Monaco 235 ULC — New, $92,995. Honda BF350. The ULC layout is built for entertaining with a premium open-bow design.
• 2027 Godfrey Monaco 275 QSL — New, $94,995. Honda BF350XL. The biggest Monaco we carry — 27'10" of luxury tritoon.
• 2027 Godfrey Sweetwater 2286 SFLC — New, $69,995. Honda BF250. A great family pontoon at a price that makes sense.
• 2026 Godfrey Monaco 235 QSB — New, $79,995. Yamaha F300. The entry point into the Monaco line with serious performance.
• 2026 Godfrey Monaco 255 SFL — New, $93,279. Honda BF350XL. A full-featured luxury tritoon ready to go.
• 2026 Godfrey Monaco 255 MTF — New, $92,999. Call for engine details.
• 2026 Godfrey Monaco 255 ULC — New, call for price. Honda BF350. The ULC layout is one of our most requested configurations.
• 2026 Godfrey Sanpan 2700 SBW Twin — New, $289,995. The flagship Sanpan — twin-engine performance and resort-level luxury.
• 2026 Godfrey Sanpan 2500 MTF — New, $169,995. A serious performance tritoon with the Sanpan's signature build quality.
• 2026 Godfrey Sanpan 2500 SBC — New, $123,827. 350 HP. A versatile Sanpan at a strong price point.
• 2026 Godfrey Sweetwater 2286 SFL — New, call for price. Honda BF250. A family-friendly pontoon with a clean layout.
• 2026 Godfrey Sweetwater 2486 SFL — New, call for price. Yamaha F300. The larger Sweetwater with room for the whole crew.
• 2025 Godfrey AquaPatio 255 SFL — Used, $104,995. Honda 350. A premium used AquaPatio in excellent condition.
• 2025 Godfrey AquaPatio 255 SFL — Used, $108,995. Yamaha F350. Loaded and ready for the water.
• 2025 Godfrey Monaco 255 SFL — Used, $78,995. Honda BF350. A 2025 Monaco at a used price — exceptional value.
• 2025 Godfrey Sweetwater 2286 SFL — New, $47,995. Honda BF150. The most affordable new Godfrey on the lot.
• 2025 Godfrey Sweetwater 2286 SFL — Used, $44,995. Honda BF150. The best entry-level price on the lot.
• 2026 Godfrey Sweetwater 2486 SFL — Used, $79,995. Yamaha F250. A larger Sweetwater at a used price.
• 2026 Godfrey Sweetwater 2286 QS — Used, $59,995. Honda BF250. A clean used Sweetwater with a great engine.
• 2027 Godfrey Sweetwater 2486 DT — Used, $68,995. Honda BF250. A 2027 model at a used price — rare opportunity.

Monterey Sport Boats

Monterey builds some of the finest sport boats in the country and we carry them at both locations.

• 2027 Monterey Elite 30 OB — New, call for price. The flagship Elite 30 outboard — 30 feet of pure performance.
• 2027 Monterey Elite 27 SD — Used, $149,995. Mercury 6.2L 350 HP. A stunning dual-console sport boat.
• 2026 Monterey Elite 25 OB — Used, $134,995. Mercury BF300. A 25-foot outboard sport boat with serious capability.

Blackfin Fishing Boats

For anglers on Lake Lanier, Blackfin builds tournament-ready center consoles that handle freshwater and offshore alike.

• 2026 Blackfin 262 HB — New, $164,995. Mercury 400R. A tournament-grade hybrid bay boat with 400 HP.
• 2026 Blackfin 242 HB — New, $139,995. Mercury 300 HP. The 24-foot Blackfin — a serious fishing machine.

The Brands We Carry and Why They Matter

Godfrey — We are a Platinum Dealer, the highest designation Godfrey awards, for three consecutive years. That means we get first access to new models, priority allocation on popular configurations, and factory support that independent dealers do not receive. When you buy a Godfrey from Carefree, you are buying from the dealer Godfrey trusts most in Georgia.

Monterey — Built in Willard, Ohio, Monterey sport boats are known for their deep-V hulls, premium interiors, and exceptional resale value. The Elite series is the best sport boat line under $200,000 in our opinion.

Blackfin — A Florida-built center console with a reputation for offshore capability and tournament performance. The 242 HB and 262 HB are two of the most capable fishing boats we have ever carried.

Honda Marine — We have been a Honda Marine Premier Partner since 2014 and won the Honda Top Dealer Award for the BF350 V8 on Pontoon. Honda's BF350 V8 is the most reliable high-performance outboard on the market, and we know it better than any dealer in Georgia.

End-of-Year Pricing: What It Means for You

End-of-year pricing is not a marketing phrase. It is a real window where three things align:

1. Factory incentives — Godfrey, Monterey, and Honda Marine all offer dealer incentives in Q4 that we pass directly to buyers.
2. Dealer motivation — We want to close the year strong. That means we are willing to negotiate on price, financing terms, and package deals in ways that are harder to justify in the spring selling season.
3. Financing rates — Interest rates on marine loans tend to be more favorable in Q4 when lenders are competing for year-end volume.

The combination of all three makes October and November the best time of year to buy a boat — period.

How to Get the Best Deal

Call us at 678-725-3749 or stop by our dealership at 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA. We are open Tuesday through Sunday, 9am to 5pm.

You can also browse the full live inventory on our Lake Lanier inventory page — it pulls directly from Boat Trader and shows exactly what is on the lot right now.

Come in, tell us your budget and what you want to do on the water, and we will find the right boat. No pressure. No games. Just honest advice from a team that has been selling boats on Lake Lanier for over 30 years.

The best boats go first. Do not wait until spring.

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Carefree Boat Sales — 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518 | 678-725-3749 | View Lake Lanier Inventory