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whalertim posted 09-24-2002 10:49 AM ET (US)
There is a new dry storage dock in Surf City NC. Last weekend while I was down I stopped in to inquire about the cost of storage. The owner stated the cost would be $10.00 per foot w/ a one year contract. 17ft Montauk would be $170.00 per month x 12 = $2040.00 per year. $2650.00 for a 22ft. Is this about avg? What is the going rate.
tim
David Ratusnik posted 09-24-2002 02:32 PM ET (US)
Whalertim- Be a little careful on your length assumption- ie., 17 ft Montauk may actually be abit longer with the tape measure from prop to bow. Most boats measured footage is a bit more than the footage painted on their hull. Marinas charge by the tape in many cases. David
Bigshot posted 09-24-2002 02:49 PM ET (US)
About right, depends on amenities and location. I found a place for my 24' Baja at $140/month, 3 in/outs per week. Still is a lot of money per year. Plus I am real weary of some pimplefaced redneck using a forklift on my rig. You ever see the way they drive those things?
russellbailey posted 09-24-2002 03:31 PM ET (US)
It is amazing how much these differ around the country depending on the demand. Rates are similar around Atlanta on Lake Lanier, but were far lower on Smith Lake near Birmingham - when we last dry stored there the rates were $40/month unlimited (15' Striper) - on-trailer lot storage around Atlanta is more than than.
whalertim posted 09-24-2002 03:36 PM ET (US)
Bigshot if that stands true then a 17 Montauk could cost as much as $200.00 per month. Time you added in the motor, jack plate amd bow mounted trolling motor. Correct?
Tim
Dick E posted 09-24-2002 07:23 PM ET (US)
Dry storage;
On lake Norman NC. $60/ft /year.
At a nice Marina.
Jay A posted 09-24-2002 08:37 PM ET (US)
I would think your yard would do unless you live in a condo or apartment. At least for anything under 24'. Here's a thought, how'bout a relative or friend who has enough space to accomodate your vessel for half the price that a marine storage facility gets?
ratherwhalering posted 09-25-2002 01:22 PM ET (US)
I had a marina try to charge me for the length from the hitch on the trailer to the stern of the Montauk 17" Came out to about 20 feet. I went down the street, and was charged for 17'. The best deal I found was at a yacht club. The storage cost is usually well below market price, which can make up for the membership fees. If you get in on a "no initiation fee" special, you essentially get a free membership, and can use the facilities at your club (and 90% of other clubs nationwide) for free.
gf posted 09-25-2002 03:22 PM ET (US)

Are we talking about storage in a rack or a place to park your boat on its trailer?
In my area (Newburyport, MA), rack storage is around $1500 per season for a boat up to 24'. Land storage at a marina that has its own ramp is around $700 for the season.
Wet slips range from $80-$100 per foot for the season.
GAwhale posted 09-25-2002 03:35 PM ET (US)
Dry Storage
West Point Lake
Highland Marina
La Grange, Georgia
(south of Atlanta)
(Georgia-Alabama border)
My stall for a 17' Montauk costs $75 per month (no contract).
My boat sits on my trailer and is covered by a roof. It's great. I also don't pay the $2 launch fee.
Larger stalls are available.
whalertim posted 09-25-2002 05:44 PM ET (US)
The one I was looking at is a Rack Storage and I was told that they needed 1 hour notice to put the boat in the water. Fill with gas and have it ready to go apon my arrival. Apon complection of the trip, they would wash the boat from the rub rail down, flush the motor w/ fresh water and place it back in storage. It still sounds like alot of $$$.
Tim
David Ratusnik posted 09-25-2002 08:10 PM ET (US)
Buy your gas off campus and you will save 50 cents per gal. David
where2 posted 09-26-2002 12:36 PM ET (US)
Keep posting these numbers! It makes my waterfront house sound like such a bargain! While guys at work talk about dockage fees, I usually laugh and say "Mine's included in the mortgage payment..."
I'm ROTFL at the numbers of $1500-$2000 per season. I think I might have $2500 invested in the floating lift-dock my 15' Sport lives on. No bottom paint required, Atlantic ocean is 35 minutes from my back door from the minute I untie the boat to Palm Beach Inlet...
Capt_Tidy posted 09-26-2002 01:26 PM ET (US)
Slip costs are a sure bet to increase everywhere... top slip rental is now $20/foot per month for a rental slip in Southern California. Taxes, power extra!
Bigshot posted 09-26-2002 01:42 PM ET (US)
Tim...I have no idea what you asked me.
I have 120' of dockspace in my back yard and my very own ramp....who wants to start the bid at say $3ft per month?
David Ratusnik posted 09-26-2002 01:47 PM ET (US)
Where2- Couldn't agree more with the mortgage concept. My covered lift cost me $8500 about 5 yrs ago. At 2k/yr dry store on a 22'OR I'm beyond even and the boat is in the water with one flick of the wrist. Good concept. Thanks, hadn't thought of it in those terms. David
mbking1 posted 09-26-2002 07:47 PM ET (US)
I think this is a case of the grass is always greener. Where2, how much has your property insurance gone up this year. A lot of people I know can't even buy waterfront insurance unless they get it from a state run pool. I live 25 mins from my marina and it is worth it to keep my Montauk high and dry. Mark

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Author	Topic: Dry Storage Cost
whalertim	posted 09-24-2002 10:49 AM ET (US) There is a new dry storage dock in Surf City NC. Last weekend while I was down I stopped in to inquire about the cost of storage. The owner stated the cost would be $10.00 per foot w/ a one year contract. 17ft Montauk would be $170.00 per month x 12 = $2040.00 per year. $2650.00 for a 22ft. Is this about avg? What is the going rate. tim
David Ratusnik	posted 09-24-2002 02:32 PM ET (US) Whalertim- Be a little careful on your length assumption- ie., 17 ft Montauk may actually be abit longer with the tape measure from prop to bow. Most boats measured footage is a bit more than the footage painted on their hull. Marinas charge by the tape in many cases. David
Bigshot	posted 09-24-2002 02:49 PM ET (US) About right, depends on amenities and location. I found a place for my 24' Baja at $140/month, 3 in/outs per week. Still is a lot of money per year. Plus I am real weary of some pimplefaced redneck using a forklift on my rig. You ever see the way they drive those things?
russellbailey	posted 09-24-2002 03:31 PM ET (US) It is amazing how much these differ around the country depending on the demand. Rates are similar around Atlanta on Lake Lanier, but were far lower on Smith Lake near Birmingham - when we last dry stored there the rates were $40/month unlimited (15' Striper) - on-trailer lot storage around Atlanta is more than than.
whalertim	posted 09-24-2002 03:36 PM ET (US) Bigshot if that stands true then a 17 Montauk could cost as much as $200.00 per month. Time you added in the motor, jack plate amd bow mounted trolling motor. Correct? Tim
Dick E	posted 09-24-2002 07:23 PM ET (US) Dry storage; On lake Norman NC. $60/ft /year. At a nice Marina.
Jay A	posted 09-24-2002 08:37 PM ET (US) I would think your yard would do unless you live in a condo or apartment. At least for anything under 24'. Here's a thought, how'bout a relative or friend who has enough space to accomodate your vessel for half the price that a marine storage facility gets?
ratherwhalering	posted 09-25-2002 01:22 PM ET (US) I had a marina try to charge me for the length from the hitch on the trailer to the stern of the Montauk 17" Came out to about 20 feet. I went down the street, and was charged for 17'. The best deal I found was at a yacht club. The storage cost is usually well below market price, which can make up for the membership fees. If you get in on a "no initiation fee" special, you essentially get a free membership, and can use the facilities at your club (and 90% of other clubs nationwide) for free.
gf	posted 09-25-2002 03:22 PM ET (US) Are we talking about storage in a rack or a place to park your boat on its trailer? In my area (Newburyport, MA), rack storage is around $1500 per season for a boat up to 24'. Land storage at a marina that has its own ramp is around $700 for the season. Wet slips range from $80-$100 per foot for the season.
GAwhale	posted 09-25-2002 03:35 PM ET (US) Dry Storage West Point Lake Highland Marina La Grange, Georgia (south of Atlanta) (Georgia-Alabama border) My stall for a 17' Montauk costs $75 per month (no contract). My boat sits on my trailer and is covered by a roof. It's great. I also don't pay the $2 launch fee. Larger stalls are available.
whalertim	posted 09-25-2002 05:44 PM ET (US) The one I was looking at is a Rack Storage and I was told that they needed 1 hour notice to put the boat in the water. Fill with gas and have it ready to go apon my arrival. Apon complection of the trip, they would wash the boat from the rub rail down, flush the motor w/ fresh water and place it back in storage. It still sounds like alot of $$$. Tim
David Ratusnik	posted 09-25-2002 08:10 PM ET (US) Buy your gas off campus and you will save 50 cents per gal. David
where2	posted 09-26-2002 12:36 PM ET (US) Keep posting these numbers! It makes my waterfront house sound like such a bargain! While guys at work talk about dockage fees, I usually laugh and say "Mine's included in the mortgage payment..." I'm ROTFL at the numbers of $1500-$2000 per season. I think I might have $2500 invested in the floating lift-dock my 15' Sport lives on. No bottom paint required, Atlantic ocean is 35 minutes from my back door from the minute I untie the boat to Palm Beach Inlet...
Capt_Tidy	posted 09-26-2002 01:26 PM ET (US) Slip costs are a sure bet to increase everywhere... top slip rental is now $20/foot per month for a rental slip in Southern California. Taxes, power extra!
Bigshot	posted 09-26-2002 01:42 PM ET (US) Tim...I have no idea what you asked me. I have 120' of dockspace in my back yard and my very own ramp....who wants to start the bid at say $3ft per month?
David Ratusnik	posted 09-26-2002 01:47 PM ET (US) Where2- Couldn't agree more with the mortgage concept. My covered lift cost me $8500 about 5 yrs ago. At 2k/yr dry store on a 22'OR I'm beyond even and the boat is in the water with one flick of the wrist. Good concept. Thanks, hadn't thought of it in those terms. David
mbking1	posted 09-26-2002 07:47 PM ET (US) I think this is a case of the grass is always greener. Where2, how much has your property insurance gone up this year. A lot of people I know can't even buy waterfront insurance unless they get it from a state run pool. I live 25 mins from my marina and it is worth it to keep my Montauk high and dry. Mark