Trying to design a carport for our boat

DUSTOFF · 11-02-2015, 09:44 AM

I didn't realize taxes would go up for a non-enclosed carport?

LIforrelaxin · 11-02-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DUSTOFF

I didn't realize taxes would go up for a non-enclosed carport?

You will want to check with your town on that..... As it adds usability, I would think you would see some increase... however it might be minimal.....

My honest opinion here, is shrinkwrap the boat for the winter, make the parking pad a bit longer to allow the boat to set behind your side door, and your good to go....

That way you don't have to worry about how your carport might look.....

If you don't like Shrinkwrap... you can always make your own winter cover for the boat......

AC2717 · 11-02-2015, 10:16 AM

what about a a garage enclosure height is good full surround with doors. like you can get at BJ's or something like that. the Tarp like car port with PVC structure

jbolty · 11-02-2015, 10:20 AM

My 2 cents.

Make the tower removable or get a different one that folds

I can see wanting to match the roof line but does it need to be attached to the house? If there's a little separation the differing heights would be less obvious.

What about building it off the edge of the driveway? In other words, back the boat up another 15 feet on to some gravel.

What about a canvas structure? They make some that look ok and the top would probably hold up for about two years.

Winnisquamer · 11-02-2015, 02:57 PM

Make sure its of the right height before altering that tower as welders arn't cheap and neither are towers. With my tower folded down it is still over 7 feet tall, not much only a few inches but that will make or break you. Depending on your garage it may or may not fit. I have found for mine I have to let the air out of the tires for it to fit in a "standard" 7' garage door. Its tough for us to guess how tall that boat sits off the ground.

At second look the windshield looks like it wouldn't fit in the garage for height. I could be wrong though. Just going by looks of the photo.

SAB1 · 11-02-2015, 03:28 PM

Sell the boat and buy one that works out. Other than that buy one of the Quonset style sheds and back the boat down back.

upthesaukee · 11-02-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DUSTOFF

I didn't realize taxes would go up for a non-enclosed carport?

My garage has 3 carports, one left, one right, and one rear. The left and right ones were just right for 2 I/O's on trailers. The back one was for 4 snowmobiles, and there is a small sliding barn door to allow access into the garage. Our tax info shows the two car garage with upstairs storage, and has separate values for the carports, about $500 per carport.

I live here... I am always Upthesaukee.

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AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,574 Thanks: 753 Thanked 354 Times in 266 Posts	what about a a garage enclosure height is good full surround with doors. like you can get at BJ's or something like that. the Tarp like car port with PVC structure __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

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jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 663 Thanks: 320 Thanked 251 Times in 150 Posts	My 2 cents. Make the tower removable or get a different one that folds I can see wanting to match the roof line but does it need to be attached to the house? If there's a little separation the differing heights would be less obvious. What about building it off the edge of the driveway? In other words, back the boat up another 15 feet on to some gravel. What about a canvas structure? They make some that look ok and the top would probably hold up for about two years.

11-02-2015, 02:57 PM	#5
Winnisquamer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Winnisquam Posts: 408 Thanks: 72 Thanked 115 Times in 73 Posts	Make sure its of the right height before altering that tower as welders arn't cheap and neither are towers. With my tower folded down it is still over 7 feet tall, not much only a few inches but that will make or break you. Depending on your garage it may or may not fit. I have found for mine I have to let the air out of the tires for it to fit in a "standard" 7' garage door. Its tough for us to guess how tall that boat sits off the ground. At second look the windshield looks like it wouldn't fit in the garage for height. I could be wrong though. Just going by looks of the photo.

11-02-2015, 03:28 PM	#6
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 190 Thanked 320 Times in 235 Posts	Sell the boat and buy one that works out. Other than that buy one of the Quonset style sheds and back the boat down back.