Storing Your BoatStoring Your Boat

One of the keys to owning a boat is the question of where to keep it when you aren’t using it. Yourbudget,convenience,and availability are all keysthat should be talked about. Ask one of our professionals athttps://www.iqboatlifts.com what would work best for you.

Trailering

There’s no less expensive way to store a boat thanon a trailer in your driveway or yard. A traileroffers you the advantages of taking your boat intodifferent areas of water,taking your boat outwhenver you like,or just saving fees on your winter storage. Before you look into a trailer,make sure that your vehicle has the towing capacity for your boat and the equipment you need.

Rack storage

For smaller boats,a great alternative to storage is rack storage,or dry stacks. Typical rack storage facilities will keep your boat in a covered shedfilled with plenty of room. Simply call the facility before you want to use the boat and they willretrieve it for you. When you are finished boating,simply bring it back,tie it up,and they willreturn it to the storage area for you.

Marina advantage

If you’re a boat owner craving convenience,a marina slip is just what you need. Simply drive your family to the marina,get in the boat,and go. Rates will vary from state to state,although most offer youseveral other perks as well.

Buying your slip

In some areas,you can actually buy a permanent slip at a marina. This can be great to have in highdemand areas,as it guarantees you a slip at themarina whenever you need to store your boat. Thepurchased slip is a long term asset,and is good for as long as you own a boat.

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