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06-21-2024, 07:17 AM | #1 |
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Storage Question
Since I trailer my boat back and forth from Florida for the last 10 years I haven’t needed to store my boat so I’m not familiar with prices.Last year I purchased a little used 21’ Crownline for the grandkids to use.
My bill in the fall was for $2011.00 and the only extra service was a bottom wash.In the spring I was charged and additional $365.00 for launching. $2376.00 seems like a lot for a 21’ boat but maybe I’m just behind the times. Are there better options available? |
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06-21-2024, 07:21 AM | #2 |
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06-22-2024, 02:47 PM | #5 |
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Winterizing a boat is rather straightforward if one is at all handy with engines/cars, but I bet a large portion of that $2K bill was for storage, especially if it was inside storage. If you don't have the space, being a DIYer won't help in that regard...
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I bought a new pontoon about 4 years ago and I have had it serviced and shrink wrapped every year, but I don't need storage because I have plenty of yard space. A boat just doesn't seem like a fun time if I have to work on it. I just bought a brand new truck, my last new brand new truck was 27 years ago. My wife always got the new vehicles while I got hand me downs or fixer uppers. I just turned 70, thinking I deserve more "me time" with what's left. Maybe it's just an end of life crisis. I've lost quite a few friends over the past 4 years and many others who are facing poor quality of life. It has me reassessing what's important in life. Sorry for the morbid venting. |
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Agree. OP didn’t provide detail of cost. I assumed the the $2K was to winterize the boat. If it included storage and the winterization that does seem bad.
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In August of '14, I bought a pontoon and, other than some cleaning, seat treatment, etc., haven't done a thing to it. I pick it up in May, use it for the summer, and return it in October to be serviced and stored. It costs me just under $2k for indoor storage, winterization, oil/plugs/filters change, spring prep, and a basic clean. In addition to the total freedom provided, when service IS needed, the marina has always put us first—the longest we've ever been out of commission in the last decade is two days. That, in addition to the freedom provided to just enjoy the boat, is worth the cost. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk |
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