On average, storing a boat in an indoor self-storage facility costs $20/ft per month. But the price can vary from as low as $10/ft per month to as high as $40/ft per month or more depending on the length of the boat, seasonality, and the location.
Can a boat fit in a storage unit?
As long as it fits, you can storage a boat in a storage unit. Smaller boats can fit into standard storage unit sizes like 10×20 or 10×30, and some locations offer storage units with higher ceilings to accommodate larger boats.
How do you store a boat without a trailer?
- Store the boat using blocks and boat stands (blocking) ...
- Store the boat at the marina. ...
- Store the boat at dry-stacked storage.
What size storage unit do I need for my boat?
Most speed boats will fit into a 15×30 indoor storage space, though if you plan to store your trailer you will likely need an additional 5' of length. If you own a sailboat or pontoon boat, it may be able to fit into a 15×30 storage space, though larger racing and cruising sailboats will require a 20×40 space.
How much does it cost to store a boat in a storage unit?
It varies in different parts of the nation and according to your boat's size. To get a general idea of the potential costs, you can figure on spending somewhere between $50 and $200 per foot of boat indoors and $20 to $50 per foot of boat for outdoor storage, per season.
What Cannot go in a storage unit?
- Flammable or Combustible Items.
- Toxic Materials.
- Non-Operating, Unregistered, and Uninsured Vehicles.
- Stolen Goods and Illegal Drugs.
- Weapons, Ammunition, and Bombs.
- Perishables.
- Live Plants.
- Wet Items.
What is the cheapest way to store a boat?
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to store your boat is to rent out a boat storage unit for it. This type of unit will keep your boat protected while it is not in the water. You will find that most boat storage units are extremely affordable and much less pricey than the marina.