| Most people would love to own a boat. Those who | | | | have to load the boat on the trailer because it is |
| do not sigh with envy when they see that truck | | | | already there on the water. This option can get |
| pulling a boat behind it are living in denial. They long | | | | pricey so it is best suited for those people who can |
| for a warm afternoon in the sun spent cruising | | | | afford it. Slip ownership is another possibility for |
| around the waves. Unless you own a boat yourself, | | | | those who do not wish to rent their boat slip. Prices |
| you may not realize that it is not as easy to store as | | | | and availability vary by locale. |
| your car. | | | | Good marinas will have access to water, electricity, |
| If you're considering fulfilling a long-awaited dream of | | | | and showers. Are you concerned about the winter? |
| buying a boat, you should consider where you will | | | | Some marinas will service and store your boat during |
| store it first. Chances are that if you own a home in | | | | the off-season for an extra charge. |
| a modern subdivision, there will be rules prohibiting | | | | Storage units are one other option to consider. Many |
| you from storing your boat in your driveway. What | | | | inland communities do not have access to a marina. |
| would your alternatives be? | | | | Modern subdivisions in residential neighborhoods often |
| Obviously, you have to have a trailer to take your | | | | prohibit the storage of boats or RVs on |
| boat anywhere. Your trailer can double as a storage | | | | neighborhood properties. Storage facilities usually |
| unit for your boat if your subdivision allows you to | | | | have covered parking or enclosed storage units that |
| keep it in the driveway or in the backyard. If your | | | | give boat owners an extra option for off-season |
| garage is big enough, you may be able to store the | | | | storage. Check with local storage companies to see if |
| boat in the garage as well. The nice thing about | | | | they will allow boat storage. |
| storing your boat on your own property is that you | | | | Storage is one of the most important things that a |
| don't have to pay any rental storage expenses. | | | | potential owner has to consider before they ever set |
| If you're your own property is not an option for | | | | out to buy a boat. Your storage options include |
| storage, there are storage sheds that will store your | | | | leaving your boat on the trailer including it in your |
| boat on a rack when you're not using it. The boat is | | | | driveway or in your backyard, buying or renting a |
| transported to and from the rack by means of a | | | | boat slip at the local marina, or stowing your boat |
| fork lift. Before you buy your boat, check with your | | | | away at a storage facility. |
| dealer for the names of boat storage facilities. | | | | Owning a boat is a big responsibility. Under the right |
| One of the best ways to store your boat is at a | | | | conditions, boat recreation can leave a family with |
| boat marina. Imagine taking your fishing equipment | | | | lasting memories for years to come. |
| and your food for a trip out on your boat. You don't | | | | |