| Boat storage offers protection from frequent rains, | | | | facility that's closer to the vacation spot. Also if its |
| sunlight and severe weather, and therefore seen as | | | | not feasible or ideal to store a boat on the driveway |
| a necessity of all boaters. Some options in boat | | | | or in the garage, this is again another reason to |
| storage include rack storage where the boat is | | | | locate a storage space. |
| stored in steel frames, wet docking in case the | | | | Insurance is another point to keep in mind. Some |
| vessel is too big to be lifted out of the water, | | | | insurance policies require that a craft is kept in locked |
| covered boat storage, outside boat storage (open to | | | | and secure premise when left unattended - this more |
| the elements), and enclosed boat storage is often | | | | often applies to small speed boats. Or if a craft is left |
| available for a small trailer boat at 24' in length or less. | | | | outside, it's often asked that all loose items are |
| The type of storage facility is likely to depend on a | | | | removed or locked away. It's important to read the |
| variety of factors, such as the ease of getting to | | | | terms & conditions to see what's mentioned. |
| and from the waters edge form the storage location. | | | | The boat storage facilities are often dependent on |
| What protection is offered from the weather, other | | | | what's available at the marina, harbor or boat yard. |
| boats and people. The cost is often a deciding issue, | | | | Fenced and gated premises, with 24-hour surveillance |
| is it all-year storage that's necessary, or just for the | | | | cameras offer the preferred protection. Also, there |
| off-season. | | | | are a variety of storage facilities that specialize in |
| Other factors include - towing a boat along the | | | | taking care of recreational vehicles, such as RVs and |
| highway to and from a vacation area is a burden to | | | | boats. The choice in storage can have a great impact |
| some, so it can be a benefit to utilize a storage | | | | on its condition and overall lifespan. |