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Guide To Storing A Boat
If you want to store your boat for a long time it
can be a time taking process. If you dont have
time or any mechanical skills to store your boat
for a long time. You have to pay a boatyard to
labor your boat. This is an extra cost to owning
a boat. Because storing a boat needs great
preparation as well. Two main factors are
considered before storing a boat such as your
location, and the size of your boat. If you are
storing a boat in your house this may be very
expensive. However, it is also very secure to
store your boat indoors. A very rough estimate is
50 per foot to store a boat in your home with
security. But if you are living in an
expensive location, it can be estimated as 200
per foot for a season. When you are storing a
boat the main damaging components are moisture
exposure from rain and snow, extreme
temperature, sun exposure, and the mechanical
issue from mishandling. Here are two main
dangers due to which you have to be careful
before storing your boat for a long or short
time. Motor The boat motor is the main area that
needs to be stored perfectly. Must drain the
saltwater from your motor. The four-stroke motor
needs to change the oil, and filter it which will
help to avoid displacement of any water and other
things. You have to grease any point which needs
grease. Moisture takes place in the oil tank if
the oil tank is empty. Security Security is
the main factor to save anything you have. Secure
your boat with the security principle. Store
your boat undercover, and must lock it. You can
install some anti-theft security devices that
must protect your boat from the thief. If you
have a large property you have to choose your
boat at home with you for a long time during
the off-season. It may be a garage or any shed to
protect your boat. But it is also a big duty to
keep your boat on your property. If you have no
separate room, or place for your boat you would
have to purchase for better security. Best Way
To Boat Store Dry outdoor boat storage is the
most popular option that most boat owners avail
to store the boat. They provide safety and the
most protection as compared to other options.
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Most of the boat yards offer this option to store
your boat, boat store owners also running a side
business to store boats. They also offer all
commercial storage facilities. They also offer
climate protection, so your boat can be saved and
it wont freeze or crack with extreme
temperature. Conclusion The first and
demanding step to secure your boat is depending
on the unique need of your boat. If you just
want to store your boat for a few warm months you
dont need to take steps for winterizing and
long-term storage. Just you would have to take a
few steps such as routine maintenance that will
need to be performed during this period.