If you have a small boat, you have many options for storage. In fact, your boat may fit inside your garage on boat stands. However, larger vessels have many components, and they need proper care when stored for long periods of time. Here are some helpful suggestions for getting the best storage for your vessel.
Home Storage
You may want to put your vessel on boat stands and place it in your yard. A large tarp may provide some protection from the weather, and it is the cheapest option. However, there may be problems with this storage strategy. For example:
* Takes up a lot of yard space
* Not great protection from wind, rain, snow, and humidity
* Unattractive – a covered boat in your yard may be an eyesore to your neighbors. In fact, some homeowner associations may not allow them.
* Not very secure
Rent a Storage Unit
It may not cost too much money to rent a good storage unit for your vessel. This will give you more protection from the weather and greater security. There may be a storage facility nearby, so you do not have to drive far to get there. However, if you have a large vessel, it may be impossible to find self-storage units and the ones you find may not be in the most convenient locations.
Professional Storage
When you contact a professional boat storage facility, you have the most options for your vessel. For example, they may offer rack storage or indoor storage for the most protection. They use the best boat stands and equipment and will take very good care of your boat during the offseason.
The best storage facilities will winterize and prepare your vessel for storage. When it is boating time again, just contact your storage professionals, and your vessel will be waiting for you when you arrive.
