Winter Boat Storage

melvinbayboater · 08-13-2004, 09:55 PM

I'm looking for indoor winter boat storage for a 22' boat, preferably on the north side of the lake. Any recommendations?

Old Hubbard Rd · 09-06-2004, 12:00 PM

Looking for recommendations for boat storage. I stopped into a place off the Lake in Gilford called Dave's Motorboat Shoppe. Dave appeared real nice and knowledgeable. The only problem is he's not located right on the water. He has a a la carte pricing. He quoted 24'. $99.00 outboard winterazation. $159 Stern drive winterazation. $4.00 bottom cleaning. $10.00 for just shrink wrapping. All these a la carte prices can start to add up. Channel Marine is $29 per ft and that includes winterazation, cleaning and launching in the spring. Is Channel Marine my best bet??

fatlazyless · 09-06-2004, 01:28 PM

While it always pays to do a little shopping around, for what it's worth Dave is a !st choice outboard mechanic for Evinrude & Yamaha & Mercury and charges $70./hour. If you own an Evinrude w/ a vro like me, then you probably have lots of experience with getting it serviced.

Kona Bay Girl · 09-07-2004, 10:46 PM

Isn't Old Hubbard Road near Shep Brown's? It'y my family's first year winterizing, and we've heard from all the neighbors that either Shep Brown's is a good bet or Melvin Village. As long as you can bring the boat on a trailer, there won't be a gigantic fee for taking it out. I believe shrinkwrapping for Shep's is between 8-10 dollars per foot. I also know that every two years you're supposed to have the outdrive thoroughly checked or something.

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jrc · 09-16-2004, 01:29 PM

melvinbayboater asked this last month and still no answers. I'm also looking for a new winter storage place. Anybody have experience good or bad to relate. Anybody have opinions on inside vs outside or shrinkwrapped vs racked?

I need to store my 26' bowrider and I don't own a trailer. I've always used Irwin and they're very convienent but a little above average on price. But this spring we had a little disagreement on delivery dates, so I'm looking around.

PROPELLER · 09-16-2004, 03:00 PM

I heard Daves Motor Boat Shoppe in Gilford is good & reasonable. I prefer outside with shrinkwrap to inside. You never have to worry about a bad roof caving in from heavy snow & if its shrinkwrapped properly it can withstand heavy snow outside, I have not had a problem outside yet. Also easier to get at outside in the spring to clean it up, open it up etc. Some of the inside facilities pack them in so close its hard to work around them. Also maybe a problem launching in the spring if you are behind other boats that are not moving right away. Just my thoughts on outside vs inside. And also it usually is cheaper outside compared to inside.

Tyler · 09-16-2004, 04:24 PM

Independant Marine which is at the end of RT.109, nice folks there.

fasttech · 10-05-2004, 02:04 PM

You could be picked up at Roberts cove by Hillcrest Marine and have your boat winterized, shrinkwrapped, stored, and dewinterized for $20.00 per foot.
Had a great experience with them.

jrc · 10-05-2004, 02:54 PM

I've reserved with Dave's Motorboat Shoppe, based on some recommendations and a visit. He will pick me up at the Gilford town docks. His prices seem comparable to Hillcrest, maybe a tad higher. The boat will be shrink wrapped and stored in a covered boat rack building. I'm also have the bottom presure washed but that's a little extra.

cameoroxx1 · 11-10-2011, 12:21 PM

Anyone out there know if Gillan marine is unusually expensive, in Alto Bay?

robmac · 11-10-2011, 01:59 PM

I always use Shep Browns Boat Basin great service and prices.Steve and Chris do a fantastic job IMHO.

BroadHopper · 11-10-2011, 04:00 PM

NH Motor Speedway has inside storage available. Only for small boats as the door heights are low.

gf2020 · 11-10-2011, 10:28 PM

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08-13-2004, 09:55 PM	#1
melvinbayboater Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Winter Boat Storage I'm looking for indoor winter boat storage for a 22' boat, preferably on the north side of the lake. Any recommendations?

09-06-2004, 12:00 PM	#2
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Winter Boat Storage Looking for recommendations for boat storage. I stopped into a place off the Lake in Gilford called Dave's Motorboat Shoppe. Dave appeared real nice and knowledgeable. The only problem is he's not located right on the water. He has a a la carte pricing. He quoted 24'. $99.00 outboard winterazation. $159 Stern drive winterazation. $4.00 bottom cleaning. $10.00 for just shrink wrapping. All these a la carte prices can start to add up. Channel Marine is $29 per ft and that includes winterazation, cleaning and launching in the spring. Is Channel Marine my best bet??

09-07-2004, 10:46 PM	#4
Kona Bay Girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Middlesex County, MA Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Isn't Old Hubbard Road near Shep Brown's? It'y my family's first year winterizing, and we've heard from all the neighbors that either Shep Brown's is a good bet or Melvin Village. As long as you can bring the boat on a trailer, there won't be a gigantic fee for taking it out. I believe shrinkwrapping for Shep's is between 8-10 dollars per foot. I also know that every two years you're supposed to have the outdrive thoroughly checked or something. I'm still learning, but I hope I've Helped . __________________ Yo soy un casco.

09-16-2004, 03:00 PM	#6
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Storage I heard Daves Motor Boat Shoppe in Gilford is good & reasonable. I prefer outside with shrinkwrap to inside. You never have to worry about a bad roof caving in from heavy snow & if its shrinkwrapped properly it can withstand heavy snow outside, I have not had a problem outside yet. Also easier to get at outside in the spring to clean it up, open it up etc. Some of the inside facilities pack them in so close its hard to work around them. Also maybe a problem launching in the spring if you are behind other boats that are not moving right away. Just my thoughts on outside vs inside. And also it usually is cheaper outside compared to inside. Last edited by PROPELLER; 09-17-2004 at 07:29 AM.

09-16-2004, 04:24 PM	#7
Tyler Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 123 Thanks: 19 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Try... Independant Marine which is at the end of RT.109, nice folks there.

09-06-2004, 01:28 PM	#3
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,737 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	While it always pays to do a little shopping around, for what it's worth Dave is a !st choice outboard mechanic for Evinrude & Yamaha & Mercury and charges $70./hour. If you own an Evinrude w/ a vro like me, then you probably have lots of experience with getting it serviced.

09-16-2004, 01:29 PM	#5
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	melvinbayboater asked this last month and still no answers. I'm also looking for a new winter storage place. Anybody have experience good or bad to relate. Anybody have opinions on inside vs outside or shrinkwrapped vs racked? I need to store my 26' bowrider and I don't own a trailer. I've always used Irwin and they're very convienent but a little above average on price. But this spring we had a little disagreement on delivery dates, so I'm looking around.

10-05-2004, 02:04 PM	#8
fasttech Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You could be picked up at Roberts cove by Hillcrest Marine and have your boat winterized, shrinkwrapped, stored, and dewinterized for $20.00 per foot. Had a great experience with them.

10-05-2004, 02:54 PM	#9
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	I've reserved with Dave's Motorboat Shoppe, based on some recommendations and a visit. He will pick me up at the Gilford town docks. His prices seem comparable to Hillcrest, maybe a tad higher. The boat will be shrink wrapped and stored in a covered boat rack building. I'm also have the bottom presure washed but that's a little extra.

11-10-2011, 12:21 PM	#10
cameoroxx1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	help Anyone out there know if Gillan marine is unusually expensive, in Alto Bay?

11-10-2011, 01:59 PM	#11
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I always use Shep Browns Boat Basin great service and prices.Steve and Chris do a fantastic job IMHO.

11-10-2011, 04:00 PM	#12
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Nhms NH Motor Speedway has inside storage available. Only for small boats as the door heights are low. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-10-2011, 10:28 PM	#13
gf2020 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North of Boston Posts: 203 Thanks: 11 Thanked 35 Times in 28 Posts	Wow, a 7 year old thread brought back to life!