{"id":3812,"date":"2019-01-07T10:15:03","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T17:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=3812"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:54:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:54:49","slug":"dry-boat-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/dry-boat-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Dry Boat Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>As a boat owner, you need a hassle-free and effective way to store your beloved vessel. <strong><em>One of the safest storage options is dry boat storage<\/em><\/strong>. Dry boat storage, also known as &ldquo;dry stack storage&rdquo; or &ldquo;dry docking&rdquo;, is a specially designed facility to <strong><em>store boats on land <\/em><\/strong>instead of in a marina slip or trailer.<\/p>\n<p>The main reason to consider dry boat storage&mdash;over all other boat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/quick-guide-to-boat-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">storage<\/a> options&mdash;is that <strong>constant water exposure could lead to hull damage, waterline grime, and more. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While you <em>could<\/em> store your watercraft using outdoor storage solutions, <strong>drastic fluctuations in temperatures can also cause the wood trimming to expand and contract. <\/strong>This can result in the splitting, warping, and even rotting of a boat&rsquo;s structures.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the best option is to store your boats in a dry storage unit offered on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">platforms like Neighbor.<\/a> Not only do these storages protect your craft from natural calamities, but they also prevent theft.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-dry-boat-storage\">What is Dry Boat&nbsp;Storage?<\/h2>\n<p>In dry boat storage facilities, vessels are stored on racks or cradles to protect them from outside elements and potential water-related issues. Because boats are lifted in and out of the water using a forklift or crane system, you can still easily access your watercraft whenever you want to use it.<\/p>\n<p>This storage method is particularly <strong>popular in areas with seasonal boating or where water-related issues can arise.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By keeping boats dry and sheltered in a controlled environment, you can <strong><em>extend the life of your boat<\/em><\/strong>, make maintenance more manageable, and enjoy a hassle-free sailing experience.<\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"control\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;min_length=16&amp;min_width=10&amp;overrideTitle=Boat%20Storage&amp;storing=Boat&amp;types%5B%5D=Carport&amp;types%5B%5D=Driveway&amp;types%5B%5D=Garage&amp;types%5B%5D=Parking%20Lot&amp;types%5B%5D=Unpaved%20Lot&amp;types%5B%5D=Street%20Parking&amp;types%5B%5D=Warehouse&amp;types%5B%5D=Other\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-boat-storage\">How Neighbor is changing boat storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on boat storage, on average. No rate hikes.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"76\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 76 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M37.55 14.4843C39.5632 13.3249 42.1354 14.2561 42.9397 16.4356L46.0933 24.9814L61.7664 24.5065C65.0406 24.4072 66.8592 28.2589 64.7021 30.7241L60.9809 34.977L60.968 34.9917L57.1326 39.375L66.1251 39.375V37.5C66.1251 36.4645 66.9646 35.625 68.0001 35.625C69.0357 35.625 69.8751 36.4645 69.8751 37.5V39.375H71.7501C72.7857 39.375 73.6251 40.2145 73.6251 41.25C73.6251 42.2856 72.7857 43.125 71.7501 43.125H69.8751V45.9375C69.8751 46.9731 69.0357 47.8125 68.0001 47.8125C66.9646 47.8125 66.1251 46.9731 66.1251 45.9375V43.125L39.8751 43.125C39.6698 43.125 39.4722 43.092 39.2873 43.031C38.2539 45.2987 35.9673 46.875 33.3126 46.875C30.6948 46.875 28.4349 45.3422 27.3817 43.125H24.2436C23.1903 45.3422 20.9305 46.875 18.3126 46.875C15.6579 46.875 13.3714 45.2987 12.3379 43.031C12.153 43.092 11.9554 43.125 11.7501 43.125H6.12512C5.08959 43.125 4.25012 42.2856 4.25012 41.25C4.25012 40.4184 4.7915 39.7133 5.54104 39.4678L3.10927 30.9566C2.43776 28.6063 4.15819 26.2522 6.6014 26.1781L17.9522 25.8342C18.0593 25.7316 18.1804 25.6402 18.3147 25.5628L37.55 14.4843ZM24.8087 39.375H26.8166C27.2715 36.1948 30.0066 33.75 33.3126 33.75C36.6191 33.75 39.3544 36.1953 39.8088 39.3762C39.8308 39.3754 39.8529 39.375 39.8751 39.375L52.1497 39.375L55.4308 35.6252H43.6253C42.5898 35.6252 41.7503 34.7858 41.7503 33.7502C41.7503 32.7147 42.5898 31.8752 43.6253 31.8752H58.712L61.88 28.2547L6.71499 29.9264L9.4146 39.375H11.7501C11.7723 39.375 11.7944 39.3754 11.8164 39.3762C12.2708 36.1953 15.0062 33.75 18.3126 33.75C21.6187 33.75 24.3538 36.1948 24.8087 39.375ZM25.7685 25.5973L42.1404 25.1012L39.4216 17.7339L25.7685 25.5973ZM15.5001 40.3125C15.5001 41.8658 16.7593 43.125 18.3126 43.125C19.8659 43.125 21.1251 41.8658 21.1251 40.3125C21.1251 38.7592 19.8659 37.5 18.3126 37.5C16.7593 37.5 15.5001 38.7592 15.5001 40.3125ZM30.5001 40.3125C30.5001 41.8658 31.7593 43.125 33.3126 43.125C34.8659 43.125 36.1251 41.8658 36.1251 40.3125C36.1251 38.7592 34.8659 37.5 33.3126 37.5C31.7593 37.5 30.5001 38.7592 30.5001 40.3125Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"keep-your-boat-nearby\">Keep your boat nearby<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>With locations in every state, the perfect boat spot is already near you.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M30 7.5C25.5499 7.5 21.1998 8.8196 17.4997 11.2919C13.7996 13.7643 10.9157 17.2783 9.21272 21.3896C7.50975 25.501 7.06417 30.025 7.93234 34.3895C8.80051 38.7541 10.9434 42.7632 14.0901 45.9099C17.2368 49.0566 21.2459 51.1995 25.6105 52.0677C29.975 52.9358 34.4991 52.4903 38.6104 50.7873C42.7217 49.0843 46.2357 46.2004 48.7081 42.5003C51.1804 38.8002 52.5 34.4501 52.5 30C52.5 24.0326 50.1295 18.3097 45.9099 14.0901C41.6903 9.87053 35.9674 7.5 30 7.5ZM41.5295 26.7545C42.7193 25.5646 42.7193 23.6354 41.5295 22.4455C40.3396 21.2556 38.4104 21.2556 37.2205 22.4455L26.7061 32.96L22.7795 29.0334C21.5896 27.8435 19.6604 27.8435 18.4705 29.0334C17.2807 30.2232 17.2807 32.1524 18.4705 33.3423L24.5516 39.4234C25.123 39.9948 25.898 40.3158 26.7061 40.3158C27.5142 40.3158 28.2891 39.9948 28.8605 39.4234L41.5295 26.7545Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"storage-made-simple\">Storage made simple<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Don't settle for stone age tech and long contracts. Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t    <\/section>\r\n\t\t    <footer>\r\n\t\t      <button>Search nearby boat storage <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t        <\/svg>\r\n\t\t      <\/button>\r\n\t\t    <\/footer>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"difference-between-wet-slips-vs-dry-storage\">Difference Between Wet Slips vs Dry Storage<\/h2>\n<p>Wet slip storage is the space between marina walkways where boats are stored, giving you immediate access to vessels for spontaneous outings. However, this convenience comes with prolonged exposure to moisture, resulting in fouling, marine growth (like algae and aquatic weeds), and potential damage from wave action.<\/p>\n<p>In comparison, retrieving a boat from dry storage takes some time, but it <strong><em>offers protection against all issues<\/em><\/strong> caused by constant water exposure. Moreover, storing your boat at a wet slip costs more than dry storage.<\/p>\n<p>For a storage spot in a wet slip, you must pay up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triumphboats.com\/boat-slip-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$42<\/a> per foot for a month. However, the final cost depends on your location and boat size. In contrast, you can secure a dry stack of 20 feet in the range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/complete-guide-boat-storage-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$50 to $150<\/a> on storage marketplaces (such as Neighbor).<\/p>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"811\"  height=\"608\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/wetslip.jpg\" ><\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;min_length=16&amp;min_width=10&amp;overrideTitle=Boat%20Storage&amp;storing=Boat&amp;types%5B%5D=Carport&amp;types%5B%5D=Driveway&amp;types%5B%5D=Garage&amp;types%5B%5D=Parking%20Lot&amp;types%5B%5D=Unpaved%20Lot&amp;types%5B%5D=Street%20Parking&amp;types%5B%5D=Warehouse&amp;types%5B%5D=Other\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-boat-storage\">Save up to $1,200\/year on boat storage<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"types-of-dry-boat-storage\">Types of Dry Boat Storage<\/h2>\n<p>Dry boat storage is divided into multiple types, and you can choose one that is more feasible for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dry Stack Storage<\/strong>: Boats are vertically stored on racks in a covered and temperature-controlled storage facility by using a forklift or crane system. This storage option is better to use in both warm and cold areas like California, Texas, Florida, Chicago, and Lake Tahoe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trailer Storage<\/strong>: Boats are stored in an outdoor trailer that is placed in a designated area. It is a more cost-effective option but does not offer the same level of protection as covered storage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boat Yards<\/strong>: Boats are stored on land, ranging from open spaces to covered storage sheds. It is an affordable storage option compared to marinas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-Storage Units<\/strong>: Boat owners can rent self-storage units specifically designed for boats with platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/boat-storage-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neighbor<\/a>. These units vary in size and can be situated indoors or outdoors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boat Shelters<\/strong>: Custom-built boat shelters are temporary or permanent structures that boat owners build on their property to protect boats from all types of weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-dry-boat-storage-cost\">How Much Does Dry Boat Storage Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of dry storage of a boat varies depending on your vessel&rsquo;s type, size, and availability. The final cost also depends on the selected storage option and availed facilities. However, you can check the price of different storage to decide which fits your budget.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rack-storage\"><strong>Rack Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/809ca5bf-cf14-423f-937f-8ea5ead01ff1.jpeg\" ><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/boat-shelf-florida-usa-vacations-3746219\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rack storage is the most expensive boat storage option, as you have to<strong><em> pay according to the size of your boat<\/em><\/strong>. The fee can vary from $50 to $250 per month if you find the rack storage from an affordable marketplace like Neighbor.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"marina-storage\"><strong>Marina Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Some marinas and lakes offer dry storage on docks without using the racking method. The charges for this storage are based on the size of the boat and your selected dock. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/marinabayharbor.com\/dry-dock-boat-storage-cost-houston-tx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marina Bay Harbor<\/a> charges $357.50 for a 20-foot boat, and the charges double on the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The plus side of this storage facility is that <strong><em>you don&rsquo;t have to wait to take your watercraft for a sail<\/em><\/strong>. You can call the marina and ask them to ready your vessel, so you&rsquo;ll be prepared to set sail on your voyage head.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"storage-unit\"><strong>Storage Unit&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Boat storage units are individual enclosed spaces on land to store your sailing craft safely. If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/different-types-of-small-boats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small boat<\/a>, you must get a 10&times;15 unit. However, if you&rsquo;re looking for bigger vessels, you will need a 10&times;20 or 10&times;30 unit.<\/p>\n<p>You can get a small unit for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/home-improvement\/home\/how-much-does-a-storage-unit-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$75<\/a>, a medium unit for $150, and a large unit for $300. However, the charges can increase if you are choosing a climate-controlled unit. To correctly calculate the cost, you can review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/storage-unit-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">storage cost guide<\/a>. It can help you estimate the right rates based on several factors.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, you can search online and find a storage marketplace like Neighbor that offers <strong><em>economical storage units<\/em><\/strong> all across the US. There, you can select a unit that is suitable for winter months to keep your vessel throughout the year.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"garage-or-driveway-storage\"><strong>Garage or Driveway Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Some cities permit boat storage in driveways, sideyards, and backyards. While home storage is the most affordable option, as you don&rsquo;t have to pay any rent, this lower cost isn&rsquo;t without its trade-offs.<\/p>\n<p>Should you choose to store your boat in your driveway for the long term, your watercraft will be exposed to the elements, spiking your risk of your boat sustaining weather-related damage. Additionally, you can be charged a fine for keeping a boat in your driveway for extended periods if you live in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoamanagement.com\/hoa-parking-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HOA community<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>While dry boat storage is far more costly than shrink-wrapping, you can&rsquo;t put a price on peace of mind. If you live in an area known for its brutal winters and dramatic season changes, dry boat storage is a must.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the best way to store a boat outside?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you can&rsquo;t find (or can&rsquo;t afford) dry boat storage options, the best way to store a boat outside is by wrapping it in a custom-fit tarp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is it better to keep a boat in or out of water?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is advisable not to store a boat in the water as changing water levels, storms, and high winds can damage the dock.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I keep my boat storage dry?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can keep your boat storage dry by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-clean-a-boat-a-step-by-step-guide-to-thorough-boat-cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cleaning<\/a> off all excess water from the vessel outside of the storage.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a boat owner, you need a hassle-free and effective way to store your beloved vessel. 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