Boat Storage ?

bigdog · 01-24-2010, 06:22 PM

Looking for boat storage in Gilford area, where I can leave my 21' bow-rider,
during the Spring-Summer-Fall seasons. Boat on trailer,and will be using during these seasons. Will not need winter storage.

Not necessarily looking for storage at a marina !

Any suggestions ?

Bigdog

ishoot308 · 01-24-2010, 06:50 PM

I would recommend Dave's Motorboat Shop. He is a great guy and does excellent service work. He has a pretty good size facility with lots of storage. His prices are reasonable as well. Here is a link to his web site.

http://www.davesmotorboatshoppe.com/

Good Luck!

Dan

welchislandman · 01-26-2010, 11:09 AM

Glendale marine on Dock rd near marine patrol

http://www.glendalemarineltd.com/index.html

upthesaukee · 01-27-2010, 12:02 AM

Hopefully you are a Gilford resident. Given all the controversy on boat launching in that community, that could be a problem if not kept in a marina.

bigdog · 01-31-2010, 06:17 AM

Feedback to Forum...

Checked Dave's Motor Boat... he wants about $600 for season, just for leaving boat on trailer his yard!

Glendale Marine wants $30 per ft outside storage. 20' boat = $600 !

Anyone have extra space on their property and want to make some money?
Was thinking of $50 month?

If you have a farm or a lot of land where trailer would be out of the way...... Send me a PM if interested or know someone who may be interested.

Thanks,
Bigdog

SAMIAM · 01-31-2010, 09:22 AM

Bigdog, I think most of the cost is related to winterizing, bottom wash and shrink wrap. I don't think you'd save much by moving the boat elsewhere.
If you have an outboard...you can do it yourself. Hull cleaner is only about $15 and takes about 20 minutes and shrink wrap is around $200, I believe.

robmac · 01-31-2010, 11:19 AM

BD,I pay 700.00 for winter storage indoor with normal winterizing. I personally don't like shrinkrap because if not done right the boat doesn't breath and come springtime you can have issues with the interior. And winterizing comes with oil change.

TomC · 01-31-2010, 11:25 AM

storage.. I get the idea he wants to leave his boat at the lake to make the use of it more convenient. He says in his first post that he isn't looking for winter storage.

lawn psycho · 01-31-2010, 11:29 AM

bigdog, do you have a place to lauch? I see you want a storage spot but unless you have a place to launch and can leave your trailer you'll still get hit with launch/park fees.

If you do "dry storage" on the trailer during the season, $600 is about right if the place also has a launch. Some are a little higher.

BroadHopper · 01-31-2010, 11:32 AM

is the simplest way to go. You not only have year round storage, you also have two top-notch mechanics on the premise and better than average ship store. I'd give them a call.

Since I live in the area, and on permanent lay off, I found a place to store my boat dirt cheap by using Craigslist and LaDaSun. Have to trailer a little further but it is worth it.

lawn psycho · 01-31-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robmac

BD,I pay 700.00 for winter storage indoor with normal winterizing. I personally don't like shrinkrap because if not done right the boat doesn't breath and come springtime you can have issues with the interior. And winterizing comes with oil change.

not to hijack the thread but I am also of the no shrinkwrap crowd. I have a homemade form made out of 2x4s and PVC and bought a high density tarp. Snow slides rights off. Boat is fully ventilated and accessible.

Anyone storing over the winter should remove everything from the boat (including battery) and bring inside if possible. Removing carpets (if possible) is another way to reduce moisture being trapped in the boat. Nothing worse than a big mushroom or black mold growing on your vinyl

BroadHopper · 01-31-2010, 11:42 AM

I agree wth the above on no shrinkwrap. If the boat was still moist when shrinkwraped you have to deal with mold on the seats and mushrooms on the carpets come spring.

For years I use a heavy duty boat cover on a frame made with wood strappings. Never had a problem. I ran 4 gallons of RV antifreeze thru the motor, bring the batteries in the house and I am ready for the winter.

This year because of the economy and many warehouses/mfg buildings empty you will find inside storage cheap. I found one on craigslist. A squeaky clean heated building for $15 a foot.

robmac · 01-31-2010, 05:07 PM

I simply use my mooring cover with wood bracing to protect the windshield,after running a few gallons of RV anti-freeze through,some ethanol fuel stabilizer pull the battery put on the cover park her give a pat on the hull and say I'll see ya in March. Never had an issue.

bigdog · 02-06-2010, 11:56 PM

Forum....

I'm a Gilford resident, so should be able to launch in Glendale docks for nada !

Just looking for a small spot to park trailer between usage. 21 bow-rider, trailer probably 24-25' overall max !

Going to hunt out some local places around town......

Airwaves · 02-07-2010, 02:24 PM

BD I don't recall what they charge but if you are just looking for a place to park your boat during the season what about the Gilford Self-Storage place across the street from the airport?

rick35 · 02-28-2010, 10:33 PM

I really wanted to buy a portable shed last fall to store my boat for the winter. I'm glad I didn't. One of my neighbors had one in his side yard to store his 4 wheelers and other stuff. I noticed it that it had blown over after the strong winds Thursday night and is now upside down. Not sure he used anchors but the way it was blowing I don't think they would have helped.

bigdog · 02-28-2010, 10:44 PM

Airwaves...

Someone I know here in Gilford also metioned boat storage at Gilfor Self-Storage....

Stopped by there, Sat., sometime after 3pm, but placed was closed and nobody around...

Will circle back there this week, to check about this. Person I kow said they charge maybe $60-70 a month. That's a lot less than quoted at other boat yards, and marina in the area for about $600-800 from May Oct

Thanks,
BD

01-24-2010, 06:22 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,452 Thanks: 347 Thanked 124 Times in 98 Posts	Boat Storage ? Looking for boat storage in Gilford area, where I can leave my 21' bow-rider, during the Spring-Summer-Fall seasons. Boat on trailer,and will be using during these seasons. Will not need winter storage. Not necessarily looking for storage at a marina ! Any suggestions ? Bigdog

01-24-2010, 06:50 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,353 Thanks: 2,419 Thanked 5,341 Times in 2,090 Posts	Dave's I would recommend Dave's Motorboat Shop. He is a great guy and does excellent service work. He has a pretty good size facility with lots of storage. His prices are reasonable as well. Here is a link to his web site. http://www.davesmotorboatshoppe.com/ Good Luck! Dan

01-27-2010, 12:02 AM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,609 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	Launching? Hopefully you are a Gilford resident. Given all the controversy on boat launching in that community, that could be a problem if not kept in a marina. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-31-2010, 06:17 AM	#5
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,452 Thanks: 347 Thanked 124 Times in 98 Posts	Boat Storage ? Feedback to Forum... Checked Dave's Motor Boat... he wants about $600 for season, just for leaving boat on trailer his yard! Glendale Marine wants $30 per ft outside storage. 20' boat = $600 ! Anyone have extra space on their property and want to make some money? Was thinking of $50 month? If you have a farm or a lot of land where trailer would be out of the way...... Send me a PM if interested or know someone who may be interested. Thanks, Bigdog

01-31-2010, 11:25 AM	#8
TomC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 731 Thanks: 28 Thanked 124 Times in 80 Posts	i think Bigdog is looking for in season storage.. I get the idea he wants to leave his boat at the lake to make the use of it more convenient. He says in his first post that he isn't looking for winter storage.

01-26-2010, 11:09 AM	#3
welchislandman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Welch Is, Gilford Posts: 79 Thanks: 91 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Glendale marine on Dock rd near marine patrol http://www.glendalemarineltd.com/index.html

01-31-2010, 09:22 AM	#6
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,922 Thanks: 349 Thanked 1,693 Times in 595 Posts	Bigdog, I think most of the cost is related to winterizing, bottom wash and shrink wrap. I don't think you'd save much by moving the boat elsewhere. If you have an outboard...you can do it yourself. Hull cleaner is only about $15 and takes about 20 minutes and shrink wrap is around $200, I believe.

01-31-2010, 11:19 AM	#7
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	BD,I pay 700.00 for winter storage indoor with normal winterizing. I personally don't like shrinkrap because if not done right the boat doesn't breath and come springtime you can have issues with the interior. And winterizing comes with oil change.

01-31-2010, 11:29 AM	#9
lawn psycho Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: On the move... Posts: 987 Thanks: 113 Thanked 248 Times in 133 Posts	bigdog, do you have a place to lauch? I see you want a storage spot but unless you have a place to launch and can leave your trailer you'll still get hit with launch/park fees. If you do "dry storage" on the trailer during the season, $600 is about right if the place also has a launch. Some are a little higher.

01-31-2010, 11:32 AM	#10
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,608 Thanks: 3,243 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Dave's Motorboat Shoppe is the simplest way to go. You not only have year round storage, you also have two top-notch mechanics on the premise and better than average ship store. I'd give them a call. Since I live in the area, and on permanent lay off, I found a place to store my boat dirt cheap by using Craigslist and LaDaSun. Have to trailer a little further but it is worth it. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

01-31-2010, 11:42 AM	#12
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,608 Thanks: 3,243 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	No shrinkwrap. I agree wth the above on no shrinkwrap. If the boat was still moist when shrinkwraped you have to deal with mold on the seats and mushrooms on the carpets come spring. For years I use a heavy duty boat cover on a frame made with wood strappings. Never had a problem. I ran 4 gallons of RV antifreeze thru the motor, bring the batteries in the house and I am ready for the winter. This year because of the economy and many warehouses/mfg buildings empty you will find inside storage cheap. I found one on craigslist. A squeaky clean heated building for $15 a foot. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

01-31-2010, 05:07 PM	#13
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I simply use my mooring cover with wood bracing to protect the windshield,after running a few gallons of RV anti-freeze through,some ethanol fuel stabilizer pull the battery put on the cover park her give a pat on the hull and say I'll see ya in March. Never had an issue.

02-06-2010, 11:56 PM	#14
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,452 Thanks: 347 Thanked 124 Times in 98 Posts	Boat Storage Forum.... I'm a Gilford resident, so should be able to launch in Glendale docks for nada ! Just looking for a small spot to park trailer between usage. 21 bow-rider, trailer probably 24-25' overall max ! Going to hunt out some local places around town......

02-07-2010, 02:24 PM	#15
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	BD I don't recall what they charge but if you are just looking for a place to park your boat during the season what about the Gilford Self-Storage place across the street from the airport?

02-28-2010, 10:33 PM	#16
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	Portable shed - glad I didn't I really wanted to buy a portable shed last fall to store my boat for the winter. I'm glad I didn't. One of my neighbors had one in his side yard to store his 4 wheelers and other stuff. I noticed it that it had blown over after the strong winds Thursday night and is now upside down. Not sure he used anchors but the way it was blowing I don't think they would have helped.

02-28-2010, 10:44 PM	#17
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,452 Thanks: 347 Thanked 124 Times in 98 Posts	Boat Storage Airwaves... Someone I know here in Gilford also metioned boat storage at Gilfor Self-Storage.... Stopped by there, Sat., sometime after 3pm, but placed was closed and nobody around... Will circle back there this week, to check about this. Person I kow said they charge maybe $60-70 a month. That's a lot less than quoted at other boat yards, and marina in the area for about $600-800 from May Oct Thanks, BD