WaterSports Central At Oconee
Lake Oconee is more than just a place to drop a boat in the water; it is a community built around summer afternoons, sunset cruises and the sound of laughter across the waves. WaterSports Central’s Greensboro location captures that spirit. Opened in 2020, this family‑friendly showroom sits just east of Atlanta and has quickly become a cornerstone in the growing lake country. It is one of six locations in a company that has been serving boaters since 1999, yet the Oconee team feels like a small local shop where everybody knows your name.
Boats built for lake fun
The boats on display at WaterSports Central‑Oconee read like a wish list for anyone who loves being on the water. Their own website highlights Centurion towboats, Nautique wakeboard and wake surf boats, South Bay pontoon boats, Chris Craft runabouts and Balise pontoons among the featured brands. Whether you want to surf endless waves, teach the kids to ski or host a floating picnic, there is a boat here that will make it happen. That means you can shop for your dream vessel and arrange everything from loan paperwork to accessories in one visit.
The selection is impressive, but what customers remember is how the team helps them find the right fit. Michael Launius, who recently bought a Nautique GS22 for his family, praised salesperson Sam for listening to their needs and guiding them to a versatile boat that lets them surf, wakeboard and ski. “Since purchasing our boat we have gotten to know the rest of the team from the service reps to the technicians. The boat and the team behind it have exceeded our expectations,” he wrote in a glowing review. Other customers echo that sentiment.
Andy Thomas, says he started using WaterSports Central two years ago and calls Leslie and the entire crew “simply the best,” adding that he and his family are customers for life.
Eric B. credits Brandon Lee – the location’s general manager – for being patient and passionate about the sport. “Brandon has been a part of our wake journey as a family. His passion for the sport overflows into the community and he ensures you have the right boat for your needs,” Eric wrote, thanking him for being a great representative for Nautique and towed sports.
Service that keeps adventures rolling
Great boats need great care, and WaterSports Central‑Oconee delivers. A Centurion news release describes the dealership as a “Class A dealer” with a top‑notch team and notes that praise extends “from the service department to their sales team”. The service center can handle everything from annual tune‑ups and winterization to complex engine work. Technicians hold numerous marine certifications, and they share the same enthusiasm for time on the water as their customers. When your boat needs attention, they will explain what they are doing and why, so you never feel left in the dark. If you prefer not to haul your boat across town, they offer dockside service and will come to you.
It is not just about fixing engines. Need a tower for wake surfing, a new stereo or a custom wrap? The team will help design upgrades that suit your style. WaterSports Central also boasts a well stocked pro shop, so you can pick up wakeboards, ropes, life vests and other gear without making another trip into town. When the lake goes quiet in winter, you can tuck your boat into their luxury storage facility and know it will be waiting for you in top shape when the season returns. They even stock snacks and sunscreen for those last minute lake days.
People who make boating personal
WaterSports Central‑Oconee owes much of its success to the people who work there. Brandon Lee grew up boating on Lake Oconee and now leads the team as general manager. He and his colleagues know what it is like to load kids onto a boat, teach teenagers to surf and share a sunset with friends, because they live it themselves. That authenticity shows in every interaction. They host demo days where families can try out boats on Lake Oconee, and they sponsor wake surf clinics and charity events. By bringing people together, they foster a sense of community that goes beyond sales.
Customers notice this difference. As Eric B. noted in his review, Brandon’s passion for the sport spills over into everything he does. Michael Launius praised Sam’s attentive approach, while Andy Thomas thanked Leslie and the team for being there year after year. When a dealership earns that kind of loyalty, it speaks volumes.
A friendly place to start your lake journey
WaterSports Central’s Lake Oconee location combines the resources of a regional marine leader with the warmth of a hometown shop. Their lineup of Centurion, Nautique, South Bay, Chris Craft and Balise covers every kind of lake adventure, and their certified service department keeps those boats performing beautifully. With passionate staff members who treat customers like family and a community that loves to share the water, it is easy to see why so many Lake Oconee residents call WaterSports Central their boating home.