{"id":4837,"date":"2019-12-31T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-31T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.priceselfstorage.com\/?p=4837"},"modified":"2025-03-21T06:06:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:06:50","slug":"whats-the-best-way-to-store-a-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.priceselfstorage.com\/blog\/whats-the-best-way-to-store-a-boat","title":{"rendered":"What’s the Best Way to Store a Boat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

If you are a boat owner, you are probably concerned about the best way to store a boat for winter. You know that once the cold and ice hit, it\u2019s time to store your boat in a safe place. Knowing where and how to store a boat, and what steps you should take to winterize your boat can mean the difference between hitting the water once spring comes or paying for costly repairs. Here, we\u2019ll go over the various vehicle storage options<\/a><\/strong> for your boat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Store On or Off the Water?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The first thing you\u2019ll have to figure out is whether you want to store your boat on or off the water. If you have a permanent docking location, it may be tempting to leave your boat where it is.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While it is possible to winter a boat on the water, it can also be risky. As the water cools and freezes, it expands which can lead to damage to your hull and engine. Even in areas where temperatures don\u2019t drop to freezing, boats left in the water over winter can develop blisters on their hull, suffer storm damage, or be a tempting target for theft. To store your boat on water over the winter, you\u2019ll have to take this and many other factors into account and make accommodations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rather than risk damaging your boat, it is often preferable to store your boat on land. If you have a very large boat this may not be an option, but if your boat can be towed on a trailer, it is highly recommended to store it on land during the winter. This will allow you to take important precautions that winterize your boat and protect it against the elements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Indoor or Outdoor?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once you\u2019ve decided to store your boat on land, you\u2019ll have to figure out where to keep the boat for the winter months. The first decision you\u2019ll have to make is whether to store your boat indoors or outdoors.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In most cases, indoor storage is preferable to outdoor storage. With indoor storage, you won\u2019t have to be as concerned about what type of coverage you put over your boat since it will have greater protection from the elements. At select Price Self Storage facilities, we offer both indoor and outdoor storage options for your boat which will allow you to make the best decision for your particular circumstances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whether you choose to store your boat indoors or outdoors, you\u2019ll want to find a storage facility that offers these core features:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n