2011 slip/valet/marina prices - How much is too much?

[Lakesrider]

We own at Quayside. Took out an equity line of credit to buy it. My payment is only $700.00 per month plus the $450.00 yearly fee. ($700.00 because we are paying it off faster.) Nice bathrooms, ice machine, pump out etc...
You might think about buying.....Not that I have a slip for sale or anything.....
Our slip which is a front slip and holds a 30' boat would rent for $4,000 for the season.

[gf2020]

So you are paying $3100 for a 21' boat? That's $147 per foot. That is expensive even by Boston Harbor standards, although not too bad by Cape Cod standards.

I guess it depends on what the going rate is in a new area that you want to keep your boat versus what you are paying now.

For what it's worth, I pay $650 per year to keep my 21' boat in a slip at a not for profit yacht club in Boston and that includes $100 of credit at the club bar!

[Sunset Bob]

I keep my 21 foot cuddy at Parker Marine in Alton Bay.
1995.00 for season
1475.00 for season if paid by 3/15

[Sue Doe-Nym]

Your comments leave little doubt as to where you presently keep your boat. Based on where I think you are, the best place would be Dave Ladd at Lane's End Marina in Melvin Village. There are others in Moultonboro but they are not on the water. As mentioned above, you might ask around and try to get the use of a private dock in your immediate area. Most of these are by word of mouth so you might want to check with people who live along that waterfront road you are close to.

[MDoug]

I agree that Shep Brown's new owner is doing a good job, with reasonable prices. Only real complaint I've heard is that some slips are nearly inaccessible when the lake gets too low. This year, I also will ask around for private dock space on the mainland.

[sa meredith]

I just came on here to start a new thread...and found this one instead. I wonder if the web master can change the heading...something like "2011 slip/valet/marina prices."
Sort of like the gas price thread. The title now might not attract enough people.
I think it would be very useful for all boaters who are not waterfront people, to come on this forum and tell us what they are currently being asked to pay for this coming summer. I'm sure everyone has recently received their invoices for this year...and then all the prices could be compared in a single thread.
Ours....Paugus Bay Marina...24 foot bowrider. Unlimited valet service, including year round storage...$3000 if paid in full by 4/15/2011. $3200 after. It is getting steep, to be sure. We have considered May thru Oct service at other marinas (don't know if PBM offers just summer) but, in the end the convenience of not having to worry about ever moving the boat, wins out.
Couple things I'd mention about PBM...always seems to be plenty of off road parking...great parking lot.
Bathrooms always clean. Never a problem getting boat put right in...and no need to call ahead. Someone always ready to help out. Even on a weekend morning...they'll run two fork lifts, and have a dock hand at the dock, keeping things moving. Never, ever more than a 10/15 minute wait. Never. Employees are always very friendly, and quick to offer a hand, or answer a question. Very friendly people.
Cory, Eric, Reggie, Dave...all great to deal with. Sure I left out some names.
And, if you return late, there are several slips always available. No problem. The place really does run the right way. Boater friendly, to be sure.

[lawn psycho]

Originally Posted by Sunset Bob

I keep my 21 foot cuddy at Parker Marine in Alton Bay.
1995.00 for season
1475.00 for season if paid by 3/15

I used to slip at Parker but never again. Even through the boom years they did not put one dime back into the facilities so the "bathrooms" are two porta-potties. Most of the boards on the docks are loose.

My boat was one of lucky ones to get vandalized last Labor Day. The thugs discharged the fire extinguisher in the boat and with even the slightest moisture it clung to everything. I have a picture below after towing it home.
No phone call from Parker's, the MP, Alton police department, nothing. It sat like that for two weeks until we showed up to use the boat. Supposedly Parker employees looked in boats looking to identify which boats got vandalized but everyone I know that was impacted never got contacted. The unzipped boat covers and caked on baking soda from the fire extinguisher should have been a clue. The thugs blasted it directly in my dash and I got to spend an entire day with water, soap, and detailing brushes getting it out of every nook and cranny as the stuff gets EVERYWHERE. Hopefully there are no long term impacts. It's not just a simple vacuum job either, you have to physically wash it off! Total PITA

When I went into the office to inquire about it, they were clearly taking a 100% hands-off approach to the whole thing. They said, "contact Marine Patrol as we are not involved in this." No apology, no "anything we can do", nothing. I was just a stone cold "not our problem, have a nice day."

Without going into further details, it seemed the left and right hands were not connected between Alton PD and Marine Patrol on how they were handling the incident as there were apparently a fair number of boats impacted. One guy had electronics ripped out and damage to his fiberglass. I don't think MP seemed up to the task of investigating a case like this.

We used Parker's because they were the closest Winni Marina to us so anyone thinking it's a good deal, buyer beware. They clearly have zero security which I can live with (and they don't advertise that they do) but I do expect that a daily walk of the docks checking for boats with issues or problems and contacting owners as a basic expectation. I totally assumed wrong as all you get is a slip and porta-pottie after coming in for the day. Make sure you trade numbers with people in the slips around you as Parker's won't be there for you if something happens to your boat.

Also, you have to sneak under the bridge so bigger boats can't fit or you get trapped if the water is too high. Last spring even my 22 footer got close to the bridge. I could only laugh when I saw the renewal for this year. I'm all set thank you!

Oh yeah, don't put extra fenders or ropes on your boat to tie it up as people will grab them. I've lost a couple fenders and ropes as they apparently grew legs. One fender and forward and aft ropes, that's it. I learned after the second time. I also painted my fenders an ugly color too as I buy the great bigs ones instead of the little tampon size ones

Parker's SUCKS!

[LIforrelaxin]

Its not a slip but it is the next best thing, valet service... Check with Harilla landing, out on Long Island... there are usually owners looking to rent there rack for the summer.

[4Fun]

Originally Posted by Lakesrider

We own at Quayside. Took out an equity line of credit to buy it. My payment is only $700.00 per month plus the $450.00 yearly fee. ($700.00 because we are paying it off faster.) Nice bathrooms, ice machine, pump out etc...
You might think about buying.....Not that I have a slip for sale or anything.....
Our slip which is a front slip and holds a 30' boat would rent for $4,000 for the season.

I guess I don't get the economics of buying? At $50K that's 20 years worth of renting without considering the interest paid.

What are the taxes on a slip worth $50K?

[lawn psycho]

Originally Posted by 4Fun

I guess I don't get the economics of buying? At $50K that's 20 years worth of renting without considering the interest paid.

What are the taxes on a slip worth $50K?

Plus you have to pay annual dues or charge enough rent to cover them. If they decide to pave or a major amenity upgrade and do a one time assessment you're on the hook for that too.

[jrc]

Originally Posted by 4Fun

I guess I don't get the economics of buying? At $50K that's 20 years worth of renting without considering the interest paid.

What are the taxes on a slip worth $50K?

We had several long discussions about this on this forum. This was the most recent:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=10221

Like most topics, there are differing opinions.