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Boat Storage
There can be many reasons why you would need
to use outside storage for your wakeboard or ski boat.
You may not have enough room on your property or even if you
do, local ordinances or municipal laws may not allow you to
store these large items on your property. We all know how much
of a pain storing your boat in the garage can be! If you
aren't lucky enough to live somewhere that you can use your
boat year round (which is most of us), then you'll need to
find some winter boat storage... preferably
indoor boat storage and out of the elements to protect it from damage.
Indoor boat storage is the
perfect solution to prevent damage to your ski or wakeboard
boat and keep it safely and securely until it is needed.
Outdoor boat storage damage can occur from …
Different storage facilities offer different
winter boat storage options and depending on your needs you should only
use a facility than meets all of your non negotiable needs.
Inside or outdoor boat storage options are common
with many storage companies especially boat or yacht storage
companies or your local marina. Some boats or yachts can be so large that storing
these inside is not even an option in the local area. This
shouldn't be a problem for an inboard boat and finding indoor
storage should not be difficult. If you are being
offered inside storage for your large items always check to
ensure the doors are all wide enough and high enough so the
item can actually get in to the bay without damage. You then
need to check if the storage space intended for your item is
high enough so that it can be safely and securely stored with
no chance of damage due to tight space. This is especially
important if your large item is to be stored on a boat rack
similar to an outside car park where cars are stored on racks
on top of another. These types of boat racks are common
in a large marina.
The advantage of inside storage is to protect
your items from inclement weather conditions. Some facilities
are even heated and this is often more for your comfort that
for the protection of the actual items being stored. Many
facilities that offer inside storage in bay type units may
also offer electricity as an option you can choose should you
need. Outside storage may be all you need and will cost you
less however if there is a chance that outside storage will
damage your item do not even consider this option. There are
many companies now offering residential storage options. This
is where a storage shelter is delivered to your home and your
boat can be stored inside. Of course these can only be used if
local ordinances allow so check with your local municipality.
These shelters will protect your goods from inclement weather
conditions and some come with front and back panels and doors
as options. The shelter can then be returned when you are
finished with it.
Many boat storage companies may offer
additional services. In fact it is not uncommon for these
companies to offer a range of goods and services related to
the items they store. Some of the services offered may
include:
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General repairs
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Sales of new boats
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Repairs of cosmotic blisters
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Gloss finishing
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High pressure power washing
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General servicing of vehicles such as
winterizing
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Cleaning, waxing and detailing
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Accessory sale and installation
Depending on the options you choose the cost
of the storing your property will change. Group storage will
cost you less if you can get some friends or colleagues to
store items in the same facility and leverage the bulk
discount rate. Inside storage will be more expensive than
storing your goods outside and heated inside storage will be
even more expensive. If you choose an individual bay with
electric outlets you will pay of these options also.
Always check out the storage company at work
before committing to use the company. You want to be sure
vehicles are handled gently and safely. Some boat storage
companies will test the water of the docking area on a regular
basis to ensure algae and bacteria levels are at levels that
will not damage your boat if it is docked there for a period
of time. Ask the storage facility you are looking at if they
conduct this exercise and if so ask to view the records.
Security and Safety
Your recreation vehicles probable cost you
some money and you are storing them to protect and secure
them. You may store them seasonally or simply because you do
not need to use them right now. Whatever the reason it
demonstrates that you care about these items and want them
stored in a safe and secure environment. Again different
companies offer different security measures to protect your
goods while in storage. These can range from key pad access to
security fences around the border of the property to 24 hour
security guards. You may need access 24 hours a day so ask the
facility if this is available. You should feel comfortable
with the security arrangements of the storage facility you
select.
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