Where Do You Store (Keep) Your Boat? 2024
retiredbosn reply :
Just did some measuring and my boat won't fit in garage, local regulations prevent me from sticking it in the yard. So I guess I'll have to keep it at a storage facility. Cost isn't too bad, just wondering how many here have to do this? What should I look for or avoid? Thanks
BrianinMD reply :
not sure down there, but up here a lot are not 24x7 and none have power hook ups. Unfortunately I live in an HOA which doesn't allow me to park a boat for 24 hours to charge either, so no boat for me....
scyounggun reply :
I would look for somewhere covered and that has power. Not sure where you are wanting to keep it but I saw one on the road to dreher island state park that was advertising they had covered, electric spots available.
Matthew2000 reply :
In my dreams......
slonezp reply :
I have outdoor storage with 24hr access 5 minutes from my house. The storage lot has trucks, semi's, and trailers as well as boats and RV's. I've used the same lot for 10 years. He has security cameras all over the place. Main issue I have is not so easy in and out. He caters to the commercial clientele because he gets more money from them. The boats are off in one area which can be difficult to access depending on how the trucks have parked. I'm along a fence line and have to trim trees every year. He just raised my rates to $65 a month after 10 years. (I paid $110 a month for my service van since my HOA wouldn't let me keep it in the driveway) No one has messed with my boats in 10 years. Did I mention the lot is 5 minutes from my house?
There are cheaper outdoor options which require 6 months payment at a time, but none are close to the house. There are more expensive options but again, none are close to the house.
slonezp reply :
On 3/16/2015 at 2:38 AM, BrianinMD said:not sure down there, but up here a lot are not 24x7 and none have power hook ups. Unfortunately I live in an HOA which doesn't allow me to park a boat for 24 hours to charge either, so no boat for me....
That sucks. I can park for up to 24hrs so I pick it up the night before to plug it in
retiredbosn reply :
On 3/16/2015 at 2:38 AM, BrianinMD said:not sure down there, but up here a lot are not 24x7 and none have power hook ups. Unfortunately I live in an HOA which doesn't allow me to park a boat for 24 hours to charge either, so no boat for me....
Yeah that sucks, found a spot about ten minutes from house, the website shows covered car port type enclosures. I could get by for a few days having it here. Actually as long as its hooked to the truck I can keep it here indefinitely.
BassnChris reply :
I'm lucky........I put in a garage door in the back of my garage.....and a metal carport.......just back it straight thru and park it.
I was looking at storage lot.....I wanted 24/7 onsite with security cameras....found a couple but like having it in my back yard better.
Bluebasser86 reply :
My HOA doesn't allow boats in the driveway, so I park it in the driveway 
They also don't have any one or any way to enforce their rules, which is why some houses have quit paying dues altogether. I think it would fit in the garage if I did some careful backing and angling but I'd rather my wife park her car in the garage.
Lund Explorer reply :
We have a rather small 30' x 40' x 10' high pole barn type structure that I knew was going to be too small before the steel was even hung. This summer we're going to cure that problem. Back wall is coming off and we'll be putting up a 40' x 36' x 14' high addition. Will also end up with a 10' x 40' extension on the original barn. This should give me enough room for 2-3 vehicles, boat, ice fishing trailer, and motorhome.
God I love country living with acreage and no home owners association!
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
Unfortunately I have to store both boats at a storage facility near the house. Fortunately I got a little price break because I'm using multiple spots. Have to have the boats covered because there aren't any enclosures. Especially not one large enough for the saltwater boat. I've been tempted to remodel my house to eliminate the double garage doors into one single door just to get the bass boat inside. Cost just doesn't justify the need though. Takes a bit more work making sure the covers are on at the end of the day. Also make sure all of the surfaces are well covered with a good marine gel coat product.
junyer357 reply :
Im luckY. Barely fits in garage and i mean bareLy. Garage is 96" and boat is 89" wide. It only fits if i keep it to one wall and angle it in so i cant even walk around side against wall. Been worth i though. Its 22 years old last month and still looks great.
matuka reply :
I built a car port in the side yard so the boat slips in just fine. No need to trim down or swing the tongue in. Had some mongo gates installed that will stand up to the worst wind. It's fenced in back and on one side so its nearly sunproof too. It's well lit and has lots of electricity options. I can sit in the boat in the worst weather and play with all my toys! Oh, I put a 2x12 on the side edge facing the street and had the ends sculpted so it looks like anybody's arbor when viewed from the street. It satisfied the CCR crew, or at least they didn't complain.
Fishing Rhino reply :
I've got a 34' X 34' garage attached to the house. Plenty of room for the boat. Our vehicles park in the 34' X 24' deep garage on our lot next door. My Z-7 would fit snugly into the garage next door, but my Z-8 won't, so it stays in the big garage.
The garage was built to serve as a woodworking shop, then changed to building lobster pots when I became a lobsterman, then a fiberglass shop when I switched from lobstering to making race car bodies. It's heated, air conditioned, and very well lit. I couldn't have it any better.
Matthew2000 reply :
Interesting career choice you have.On 3/17/2015 at 8:14 AM, Fishing Rhino said:I've got a 34' X 34' garage attached to the house. Plenty of room for the boat. Our vehicles park in the 34' X 24' deep garage on our lot next door. My Z-7 would fit snugly into the garage next door, but my Z-8 won't, so it stays in the big garage.
The garage was built to serve as a woodworking shop, then changed to building lobster pots when I became a lobsterman, then a fiberglass shop when I switched from lobstering to making race car bodies. It's heated, air conditioned, and very well lit. I couldn't have it any better.
retiredbosn reply :
On 3/17/2015 at 8:14 AM, Fishing Rhino said:I've got a 34' X 34' garage attached to the house. Plenty of room for the boat. Our vehicles park in the 34' X 24' deep garage on our lot next door. My Z-7 would fit snugly into the garage next door, but my Z-8 won't, so it stays in the big garage.
The garage was built to serve as a woodworking shop, then changed to building lobster pots when I became a lobsterman, then a fiberglass shop when I switched from lobstering to making race car bodies. It's heated, air conditioned, and very well lit. I couldn't have it any better
Who's responsible for the landscaping, looks really nice!
Fishing Rhino reply :
On 3/17/2015 at 8:44 PM, retiredbosn said:Who's responsible for the landscaping, looks really nice!
I take care of the lawnmowing, and the missus and I both tend to the gardens. They are mostly perennials and once well established, the only work is getting rid of the branches and leaves that accumulated during the winter, and putting a thin cover of mulch on the beds to keep the weeds in check.
Coneflowers with Lucifer in the background.
Nature's garden. Wild lady slippers.
WIGuide reply :
This thread just makes me realize how lucky I am to live in the country. In the summer, my baby sleeps in a portable garage behind the house. In the winter, our neighbors next door go to Florida and are nice enough to let me borrow their 2 car garage for free so it sleeps over there less than 50 yards from my house over the winter.
kjfishman reply :
I am lucky my boat fits in my garage. It has a folding tongue and I have maybe 6 inches to spare. The single door side of the grage is deeper but it is only 1" wider than the boat trailer so I had to put it on the 18' door side. Our HOA doesn't allow storing in the driveway but you can have boats or campers around for 24 hours if needed. Enforcemnt is spotty.
Shockwave reply :
On 3/18/2015 at 1:59 AM, WIGuide said:This thread just makes me realize how lucky I am to live in the country. In the summer, my baby sleeps in a portable garage behind the house. In the winter, our neighbors next door go to Florida and are nice enough to let me borrow their 2 car garage for free so it sleeps over there less than 50 yards from my house over the winter.
This is one of the reasons why I plan on buying a house in the country! I can't wait to be done with apartment life!
Robeng reply :
In the garage. I keep new SUV outside and 24 year old Lund in garage! My lady just shakes her head at me.
City allows 5 days in driveway then off 5 days. Crazy rule. I have a neighbor that actually complained on the 6th day--he has nothing better to do. I live on country road not cement suburb. If you drive around area many people park them in driveways all year long. But Im good with the garage. Better for my boat. And me.
Mxtaylor reply :
Cut 12" off my trailer tongue to make it fit in the garage.. Have about +/- 2" so no way to get around it other than manuevering over the trailer at the bow end. Just gotta be real careful when I shut the garage door.
Preytorien reply :
On 3/17/2015 at 8:57 PM, Fishing Rhino said:I take care of the lawnmowing, and the missus and I both tend to the gardens. They are mostly perennials and once well established, the only work is getting rid of the branches and leaves that accumulated during the winter, and putting a thin cover of mulch on the beds to keep the weeds in check.
Coneflowers with Lucifer in the background.
Nature's garden. Wild lady slippers.
Wow, that is some impressive work. Like something in a magazine! Great job!
Preytorien reply :
I have a Sea Eagle inflatable boat. I drive a car, so not really a practical vehicle for pulling around and launching a boat. 
So mine gets stored in a small utility shed next to my garage along with the accessories and motor for it. Easy-peasy
jhoffman reply :
Off to the side of the 2 car detached garage. I have to build another area to store my mower and snow blower. If its not one thing its another in the north east at 2200 ft of elevation. The cover keeps it plenty dry. Even once I clear the bay, Ill prob park in there. Not sure what I will do if I buy one much bigger, maybe put down more stone. My town population is under 1000, Im not worried.
Bassaholic84 reply :
Im lucky NO HOA for me. I park mine right next to my driveway. Put ratchet cover on and tarp over top in winter. I cant stand HOA how can someone tell you what you cant put on your own property.
Fishing Rhino reply :
On 3/19/2015 at 8:16 PM, Bassaholic84 said:Im lucky HOA for me. I park mine right next to my driveway. Put ratchet cover on and tarp over top in winter. I cant stand HOA how can someone tell you what you cant put on your own property.
There is a simple reason why they can tell you what you can and cannot keep in your driveway.
The rules a clearly stated when a person buys into such a community. They understand this going in.
If they don't like the rules, then they should look elsewhere for a home.
Bassaholic84 reply :
Yea I know thats why i would never buy a home in one. I want to beable to do what i want with my own property
BrianinMD reply :
I am stuck in my hoa by marriage, wife owned the home when I met her. I hate it and want out...of the hoa not the marriage. Will be a couple years though.
retiredbosn reply :
On 3/17/2015 at 8:57 PM, Fishing Rhino said:Coneflowers with Lucifer in the background.
OK, this is how ignorant I am when it comes to flowers. I was looking in the background for a picture of a face or statue of pan. BTW looking in the background there is a white spot on a tree partially obscured by foliage that sorta makes a face! Then I googled Lucifer plants, the red flowers, what an idiot.
On 3/17/2015 at 8:57 PM, Fishing Rhino said:Nature's garden. Wild lady slippers.
Wow what a treat, haven't seen lady slippers since moving off the farm in WV. They're beautiful. With our little wild patch we new sort spring had finally arrived when they came out.
retiredbosn reply :
On 3/19/2015 at 8:16 PM, Bassaholic84 said:Im lucky NO HOA for me. I park mine right next to my driveway. Put ratchet cover on and tarp over top in winter. I cant stand HOA how can someone tell you what you cant put on your own property.
Neighborhood covenants and HOA's are a necessary evil when developing a neighborhood outside city limits, or when there aren't any zoning laws. Depending on the area, developer, type of community etc dictate what covenants are put in place. The role of a HOA is enforcement of covenants, and upkeep of common property, roads etc. The homeowner fees go towards paying for road improvements, maintenance of common property, my neighborhood has a pool, the fees cover maintenance of it and insurance. In my case parking my boat is a city ordinance not a neighborhood thing. Boats, RVs etc have to be parked on sides or behind dwellings.
Lund Explorer reply :
On 3/20/2015 at 3:49 AM, retiredbosn said:Neighborhood covenants and HOA's are a necessary evil when developing a neighborhood outside city limits, or when there aren't any zoning laws. Depending on the area, developer, type of community etc dictate what covenants are put in place. The role of a HOA is enforcement of covenants, and upkeep of common property, roads etc. The homeowner fees go towards paying for road improvements, maintenance of common property, my neighborhood has a pool, the fees cover maintenance of it and insurance. In my case parking my boat is a city ordinance not a neighborhood thing. Boats, RVs etc have to be parked on sides or behind dwellings.
Fortunately, the vast majority of us have choices as to where we want to live, and what restrictions we are willing to put up with to reside there.
Our county and township have building codes and zoning restrictions that provide for residents to expect a safe and enjoyable area to live in. My only issue with the subject comes when people who move into the area and decide they want the rules changed to fit their own prejudices.
FlipSide reply :
So glad I have a carport and no HOA
Sun Fish reply :
Boat currently sits outside, plan on putting in one of those 14 x 28 w/ a 10x7 door prebuilt garages by next winter in a home I'm in the process of purchasing. Currently it has a 12x24 attatched garage with a 9x7 door but w/ only a 105" opening and boat trailer being 102" tire to tire that may be quite difficult to get it in and out of there on a regular basis 
Fishes in trees reply :
I live kind out there in the country - black top road, not gravel road. I built a 30 x 40 Barn to keep my fishing toys in. I like being able to pull the truck and boat into the barn plug in the charger and go to the house. Over the years, I've gotten smarter about space management, so now I can fit a few more toys into it than I used to be able to. My utility trailer, lawn cart and 4-wheeler all fit in now and are relatively easy to get out if I need them. Long side walls are totally covered in shelves now and 90% of my stuff now is off the floor and on shelves.
In decent weather, this is where I hang out, so sometime this year or next I'd like to upgrade the stereo system, get it to where it will rattle the metal a little bit. Just a mater of throwing money at it. Got to get some spare money - now that I think about it - probably not this year
blongfishing reply :
I personally store mine at my familys boat storage on Lake Hartwell. I think it is great to find something like that because where its stored it is locked up and gated. Its really cheap and easy. Find something like this and you will be set!!
retiredbosn reply :
On 3/23/2015 at 7:36 AM, basschaser21 said:I personally store mine at my familys boat storage on Lake Hartwell. I think it is great to find something like that because where its stored it is locked up and gated. Its really cheap and easy. Find something like this and you will be set!!
I found something like that on Clark's Hill, if I were closer to Hartwell, but its close to a two hour drive. Clark's Hill is an hour. I'm moving this summer and the new place will have storage for the boat.
Redlinerobert reply :
First off, beautiful landscaping Rhino.
My old house kept the boat in the garage. The new place kept it in the horse stables until I sold it a couple years back.
kjfishman reply :
Maybe adding a swing away tongue to the trailer will give you the room you need to get it in the garage. If my boat didn't have the swing away tongue it wouldn't fit. I have about 2" clearance with the tongue folded and the motor down.
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