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Boatyard Services Worth Paying For

26 September 2017

Flenn Austin

Boat ownership can be liberating, giving you access to watersport opportunities and nature that are unparalleled, and difficult, costing you thousands of dollars to maintenance and storage fees. If considering storing your boat, here are things you might find worth your dollar and those you might not.

Proximity

Storing your boat on or near the water allows you to hop in your car at home, drive to the lake, and have your boat in the water quickly. However, proximity to the water isn't always worth the money.

Like most water-front property, you're likely to pay a steep fee for renting space near a popular body of water. If you only launch your boat on that particular body of water, the convenience can be well worth the cost. What happens, though, if you want to launch your boat somewhere else? If plan on launching your boat at a number of locations, you're probably better off storing your craft somewhere more central to your home.

Launch and Dock

Regardless of where you store your boat, getting from the storage location and into the water can be difficult. Here are some questions worth asking when considering a boat storage location:

Lift Launch

Some boat storage locations allow you stow your watercraft suspended above a slip or dock. When you want to launch your boat, you simply lower your boat into the water and go. The sheer convenience of this system speaks for itself. However, if you enjoy launching your boat in several locations, you will need to lower boat, motor to the nearest ramp, load it onto your trailer, haul it somewhere else, and repeat the whole process when you return it. Lift launches are particularly important on salt or brackish locations where the water is more corrosive than freshwater.

Private Dock

Many of the best boatyards offer private docking to their clients. These private docks make it easy to get in and out of the water.

Facilities and Storage

The last thing to consider when considering a boatyard are the facilities. Because boating often requires accessories, having access to storage and other facilities can making your boating experience more fun and less hassle.

Secure Storage

Many boatyards offer their clients access to a storage locker, garage, or compartment. Because your boating gear is often very pricey, it's important to look for storage facilities that lock.

Mechanic on Call

Few things are more frustrating that getting out on the water only to have your watercraft breakdown. Some of the top boatyards around the world have boat mechanics on retainer and offer clients discounted mechanic work if needed.

To learn more about boatyard services, contact businesses like South Park Marina to see what is available.

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