About Indoor Boat Storage
Indoor boat storage is billed at a per season rate. Up to six months of dockage are included in a "season". We request that the boat is brought in with holding tank and water tanks empty, and fuel tanks as low as possible to avoid fire hazard. Some storage prep is required in order to lower masts, etc. Charges may apply if customer would request periodic battery charging, etc. As boats are placed for maximum storage, first boats out will most likely be the last boats in the water. Please bear this in mind for scheduling purposes. Due to insurance regulations, outside contractors are not permitted to work inside our buildings.
Why should you consider indoor boat storage?
Temperature changes above and below freezing expand and contract various parts of the boat.
- Windows
- Decks
- Fiberglass Mold Joints
- Handrails
- Caprails
Weather and Ultraviolet light adversely affect the cosmetic conditions of the boat.
- Fiberglass Gelcoat
- Varnish and Paint
- Wax
- Canvas
- Interior
With the high price of cosmetic upkeep, it makes good sense to protect your investment. These changes accelerate the depreciation of the structure as a whole. It also pays to get a winter storage boat inspection while the boat is in for storage.
It is a proven fact that boats left in the water blister. Boats hauled and stored to allow the laminate to dry, release the moisture preventing moisture content to reach the 20% range where blisters start forming. Pulling your boat every season and allowing it to dry will also stop the penetration and further deterioration of any current moisture or blistering problems.
Boat stored inside are able to have service projects completed by spring that would otherwise not be possible outdoors, giving a earlier start on the boating season.
Our newest boat storage building is capable of handling large numbers of boats of any size. See more pictures of this building with boats stored in the winter of 2006/2006. We also have outside boat storage available.
Long Term Indoor Boat Storage
We always have several boats in long term storage due to customers leaving the country or not planning to use the boat for long periods of time. We can offer multi-season discounts for these situations. Having the boat inside while not using it provides protection for the boat and peace of mind for the owner.
Boat Storage Levels
We have two levels of indoor boat storage to choose from. Our large building is open ended but weather protected. We also have buildings with doors for a slightly higher rate that are a bit more temperature protected than the larger buildings. Of course, this does not negate the necessities of winterizing your boat!
Storage Estimates
Storage rates will vary depending on the building you select and the services you require. Please fill out form below to recieve an estimate on indoor storage for your boat. Please make sure you include your phone number so we can discuss your needs.
Dickerson Harbor
3831 Trappe Landing Road
Trappe, MD 21673
410-822-8556
dickerson@oya.com