Super User retiredbosn Posted March 15, 2015 Super User Posted March 15, 2015 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 Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted March 15, 2015 Super User Posted March 15, 2015 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.... Quote
scyounggun Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 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. 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted March 16, 2015 Super User Posted March 16, 2015 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. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted March 16, 2015 Super User Posted March 16, 2015 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 Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted March 16, 2015 Author Super User Posted March 16, 2015 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. Quote
BassnChris Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 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. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 16, 2015 Global Moderator Posted March 16, 2015 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. 4 Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted March 16, 2015 Super User Posted March 16, 2015 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! 1 Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted March 16, 2015 Super User Posted March 16, 2015 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. Quote
junyer357 Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 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. Quote
matuka Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 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. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted March 17, 2015 Super User Posted March 17, 2015 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.  1 Quote
Matthew2000 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 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.  Interesting career choice you have. 1 Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted March 17, 2015 Author Super User Posted March 17, 2015 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! Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted March 17, 2015 Super User Posted March 17, 2015 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.   5 Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted March 17, 2015 Super User Posted March 17, 2015 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. 1 Quote
kjfishman Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 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. Quote
Shockwave Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 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! 1 Quote
Robeng Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 In the garage. Â I keep new SUV outside and 24 year old Lund in garage! Â My lady just shakes her head at me. Â City allows 5 days in driveway then off 5 days. Â Crazy rule. Â I have a neighbor that actually complained on the 6th day--he has nothing better to do. Â I live on country road not cement suburb. Â If you drive around area many people park them in driveways all year long. Â But Im good with the garage. Â Better for my boat. Â And me. Quote
Mxtaylor Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 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. Quote
Preytorien Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 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! Quote
Preytorien Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I have a Sea Eagle inflatable boat. I drive a car, so not really a practical vehicle for pulling around and launching a boat. Â So mine gets stored in a small utility shed next to my garage along with the accessories and motor for it. Easy-peasy Quote
jhoffman Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 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. Quote
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